General Practice Nurse

at  Health and Beyond

Job purpose/summary: We would like to welcome an experienced RGN Qualified General Practice Nurse who has completed the Fundamentals in General Practice Nursing Course to join our team at Health and Beyond. We are a large organisation with a friendly team consisting of Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Specialist Diabetes and Respiratory Nurses, MSK Practitioners, General Practice Nurses, Nurse Associates, General Practice Assistants, Health Care Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techs, Care co-ordinators, Health and Wellbeing coaches supported by Hub Managers, Receptionists, Secretaries, IT and Administration staff. We are also joined by GP trainees from Birmingham University. The Nursing team is well established and supportive.
The post we are recruiting for is 15 hours per week on a permanent basis. Chronic Disease Management including Diabetes or Respiratory would be an advantage but Childrens Immunisations, Cervical Screening, Travel Health and Wound Management with an understanding of QOF are essential requirements for this role. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently as well as being an excellent team player. The ability to work under pressure is essential.
As an EMIS Web organisation previous experience using this system would be desirable but not essential as full training would be given. Job Responsibilities: Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations following the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice at all times. Advise patients on general health care with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice: Chronic Disease Management/Review including Diabetes and Respiratory Cervical Cytology Dietary advice Blood pressure checks Urinalysis Health screening/NHS Health Checks Ear syringing Dressings ECG Phlebotomy Routine injections Contraception Minor injuries Travel Health advice and Vaccination Routine immunisations and vaccinations Removal of sutures / clips Baby immunisations Assisting with the fitting of IUCD / IUS First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice Assisting with minor procedures in the treatment room Organise and coordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice to include the delegation of duties to other members of the practice nurse team as appropriate Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Any other task/duty that the Lead Nurse allocates that is appropriate and is within your professional competencies. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc.
Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs Administration and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms Minor operations Management of the theatre and recovery suite for minor operations, including maintenance of equipment and stock, adequate staffing and ensuring appropriate items of service claims are made To assist the doctor to carry out minor operations as required. Report any problems to the practice manager Supplies and equipment Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care Training and personal development Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments.
Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate Develop and maintain an in-house nurse-training programme reporting to the Lead Nurse. Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development, ensuring training requirements are met for Revalidation with the NMC. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given. Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan Liaison As well as the nursing team, there is a need to work closely with reception, office and pharmacy staff to ensure the smooth running of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person and ensuring everyone is aware of the different roles within the nursing team.
There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies, including secondary care

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