Experienced General Practice Nurse

Job Summary

Part-Time: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a experienced General Practice Nurse to become part of our friendly and supportive clinical team.

At Pinfold Medical Practice, you will join an established team of experienced nurses and Healthcare Assistants, working together to provide high-quality care to our 12,500 patients.

As a teaching practice for both medical students and GP Registrars, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive learning environment where professional development and training in areas of interest are actively encouraged and supported.

We are seeking a professional who demonstrates:

• A strong commitment to patient health and wellbeing
• Excellent communication skills
• A team-focused attitude
• Professional integrity and strong work ethic
• A passion for delivering clinical excellence
• Provide a positive learning environment for students and trainees

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be experienced in a range of core general practice nursing duties, including: general treatment room duties, cytology, childhood immunisations and travel health.

An interest in chronic disease management, particularly diabetes, would be desirable. Further training and development opportunities are available for the right candidate.

About us
Rated Good by CQC, Pinfold Medical Practice is a family practice in the heart of Loughborough serving 12,500 patients. This busy atmosphere thrives on the success of our team spirit, cooperation and excellent communication with both patients and staff.

Our experienced team of nurses and HCAs play a vital role in delivering high-quality care and treatment to our patients. As an education, training, and research practice, we foster a supportive and collaborative culture across the entire team.

Listening, accuracy and confidentiality are essential skills common to every role. Together we aim to deliver an excellent patient-centric service using innovative technology consistent with modern general practice.

We offer:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Salary dependent on experience and qualifications

Job responsibilities
To 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.

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, women's health clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

Primary key responsibilities

• To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
• To support in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
• To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
• 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
• Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
• 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 SNOMED CT 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 ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
• To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
• 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 key responsibilities

• 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
• 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)
• Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients
• 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 working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Clinical knowledge in the following- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples, ECGs, Venepuncture, New patient medicals, Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel), Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• Travel medicine
• Chronic disease management awareness for- Diabetes, Hypertension, CHD, Asthma, Spirometry
• Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
• Chaperone procedure
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Desirable

• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Desirable

• Mentor or teaching qualification
• Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
• Family planning qualification

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.