Practice Nurse inGateshead inGateshead PUBLISHED 7 JUN 2024

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To act as support to the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager.

Job summary

Fell Cottage Surgery are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our developing, friendly, patient focused practice team.

The Practice nurse will be responsible for a number if clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, as well as actively supporting the practice team in delivering clinical policy and procedures.

It would be beneficial to hold a good understanding of Primary Care and Qof.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.

Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.

Fell Cottage Surgery will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

About us

Fell Cottage surgery islocated in the heart of Low Fell in Gateshead, our surgery is a listed buildingwhich was once a residential property. We are lucky to led by four GP partnersand two salaried GPs in surgery and supported by a great nursing team consistingof one Lead Nurse, one Practice Nurse and two Health Care Assistants. We are atraining practice supporting GP trainees, Physician Associates, Career StartNurse and Training Nurse Associates. Our Admin team of 11 staff are supportedby our Office Manager and our Secretary. Our surgery benefits from having ourown Patient Care Coordinator who works directly with our patients. We also workalongside our extended team of Additional Role Staff which includesPharmacists, Counsellors, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribers,Midwife and Health Visitors. We have a family feel whilst striving to deliverthe best healthcare to our 8540 patient population.

We are an EMIS system Practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

To act as support to the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions with support from the clinical team.
To follow medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:

Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle
Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

Job description
Job responsibilities

Primary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

To act as support to the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions with support from the clinical team.
To follow medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:

Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle
Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of chronic disease management
Experience of working autonomously
Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

Desirable

Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Experience of quality initiatives ie benchmarking

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice.
Understand the requirements for PGD's and associated policy
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs

Desirable

Womens Health - cervical cytology, contraception, etc
Immunisations - routine, childhood and travel
Travel Medicine

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills - written and oral
Effective time management - planning and organising
Ability to work as part of a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

Strong IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Qualification
Current NMC registration

Desirable

Mentoring or teaching qualification
Post graduate diploma or degree - Chronic Disease Management
Nurse prescriber
Family planning qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Polite and confident
Flexible and co-operative
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

Motivated, forward thinker
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Effectively utilise resources

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
ECGs
Venepuncture
New patient medicals
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly

Desirable

Spirometry
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
knowledge of health promotion strategies

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of chronic disease management
Experience of working autonomously
Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

Desirable

Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Experience of quality initiatives ie benchmarking

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice.
Understand the requirements for PGD's and associated policy
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs

Desirable

Womens Health - cervical cytology, contraception, etc
Immunisations - routine, childhood and travel
Travel Medicine

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills - written and oral
Effective time management - planning and organising
Ability to work as part of a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

Strong IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Qualification
Current NMC registration

Desirable

Mentoring or teaching qualification
Post graduate diploma or degree - Chronic Disease Management
Nurse prescriber
Family planning qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Polite and confident
Flexible and co-operative
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

Motivated, forward thinker
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Effectively utilise resources

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
ECGs
Venepuncture
New patient medicals
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly

Desirable

Spirometry
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
knowledge of health promotion strategies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details

Employer name

Fell Cottage Surgery
Address

123 Kells Lane

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE9 5XY

Employer's website

To act as support to the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions with support from the clinical team.
To follow medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:

Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle
Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

To act as support to the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions with support from the clinical team.
To follow medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:

Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle
Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of chronic disease management
Experience of working autonomously
Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

Desirable

Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Experience of quality initiatives ie benchmarking

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice.
Understand the requirements for PGD's and associated policy
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs

Desirable

Womens Health - cervical cytology, contraception, etc
Immunisations - routine, childhood and travel
Travel Medicine

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills - written and oral
Effective time management - planning and organising
Ability to work as part of a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

Strong IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Qualification
Current NMC registration

Desirable

Mentoring or teaching qualification
Post graduate diploma or degree - Chronic Disease Management
Nurse prescriber
Family planning qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Polite and confident
Flexible and co-operative
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

Motivated, forward thinker
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Effectively utilise resources

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
ECGs
Venepuncture
New patient medicals
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly

Desirable

Spirometry
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
knowledge of health promotion strategies

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of chronic disease management
Experience of working autonomously
Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

Desirable

Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Experience of quality initiatives ie benchmarking

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice.
Understand the requirements for PGD's and associated policy
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs

Desirable

Womens Health - cervical cytology, contraception, etc
Immunisations - routine, childhood and travel
Travel Medicine

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills - written and oral
Effective time management - planning and organising
Ability to work as part of a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

Strong IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Qualification
Current NMC registration

Desirable

Mentoring or teaching qualification
Post graduate diploma or degree - Chronic Disease Management
Nurse prescriber
Family planning qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Polite and confident
Flexible and co-operative
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

Motivated, forward thinker
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Effectively utilise resources

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
ECGs
Venepuncture
New patient medicals
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly

Desirable