Job summary
Quayside Medical Practice is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Practice Nurse to join
our friendly team. We value teamwork,
mutual support and a friendly working environment. We are looking for NMC registered
professionals, with General Practice Nurse experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an experienced nurse, who acting
within their professional boundaries, will provide high quality care for
patients. The role includes the typical practice nurse duties including: diabetic & respiratory care (asthma & COPD), smears,
immunisation, contraception, health reviews, etc.
The individual will provide nursing service/treatments to
patients independently or in participation with general practitioners working
within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Conduct to agreed practice standards
and protocols.
About us
Quayside is a friendly, high achieving, training practice
based in the Failsworth area of North Manchester and provides care to 16,000
patients.
We are situated in a purpose-built
health centre, modern rooms and equipment, air-conditioning, with secure staff
parking, and easy to access commuter routes.
We pride ourselves in patient care
but also in our staff and invest lots of time and training, meaning staff
progress and develop. Our staff retention rates are very high.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary
To provide nursing services to the practice population by
evidence based, quality focused care. To be caring and compassionate to
patients needs and work collaboratively with the patient to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate their care. To ensure clear channels of communication
exist between clinical, administrative and community teams.
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain professional NMC registration.
Work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and
study days relevant/useful or necessary for personal/professional development.
To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging
limitations of oneself and in the delegation to others. Recognising when
referral to other health professionals is needed.
To be familiar with changes and progress in nursing care.
Ensure that health updates, alerts, policies and relevant newsletters are
accessed and acted on, where necessary
Evaluating and adapting care using evidence-based practice,
in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development and
audit.
Using evidence-based practice to assist in the formulation
of practice philosophy, strategy and policies.
Participate in audits and inspections as required
Contribute to the practice achieving its PMS contract
obligations including quality, organisational and access targets. Working
within the requirements of the CQC.
Demonstrate due regard for the safeguarding of children and
vulnerable adults.
Maintain accurate records according to NMC rules.
Ensure all data protection requirements are met when
gathering, recording and storing patient data.
Teamwork
All employees are expected to display a high standard of
teamwork. This includes cooperating in undertaking the work of absent
colleagues or assisting others where the workload is particularly high.
Accordingly, there may be a requirement, from time to time, to undertake other
duties.
Job Responsibilities
Be responsible for managing clinics and carrying out
associated tasks including the following: Cervical cytology, wound care,
removal of sutures, travel vaccinations, ECGs, peak flow readings, spirometry, venepuncture,
management of long term conditions, routine, travel and childhood immunisations,
contraceptive advice, chaperoning patients who are being examined by another
clinician, urine testing, dietary advice, administration of prescribed
injectable therapies, anaphylaxis and CPR.
Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in
accordance with national and local programmes. Be competent in anaphylaxis and
resuscitation techniques. Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of
vaccines and drugs and that adequate stock levels are maintained
Make appropriate referrals to other members of the primary,
community and secondary care teams.
CVD risk assessments and Q risk interpretation and
assessments.
Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as
required
Participate in the education of students of all disciplines.
To adhere to strict Infection Control in line with
guidelines and policies.
Advise patients and relatives/carers on general health care
and ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.
Support and co-ordinate health promotion campaigns, i.e.
flu, no smoking, healthy lifestyles, etc
To have working knowledge of equipment used in the surgery.
Ensuring that any faulty equipment is taken out of service for repair and
reported to the nursing team for information and Practice Administrator for
action.
The role of the Practice Nurse is an evolving one and it is
anticipated that the post holder will be responsible and reasonably flexible in
the interpretation of the above job description.
Health and Safety Requirements
All employees have a statutory duty of care for their own
personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or
omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with the management to enable
the employer to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous
situations or defective equipment.
Confidentiality
All employees are required to preserve the confidentiality
of the affairs of the Partners, staff, patients and of all matters connected
with the Practice. Any breach of such confidence would be regarded as grounds
for disciplinary action.
This job description will be reviewed during annual
appraisals and may be altered following consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Diploma/ Degree and NMC registration
- Experience in General Practice environment.
- Knowledge and application of supporting patients with long-term conditions
- Cervical screening, family planning and immunisations experience
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS
- Understanding of computer based medical records management
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check
- Full clean driving license
Desirable
- Independent non- medical prescriber
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Recognised Infection Control Qualification
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Quayside Medical Practice
Address
Keppel Building
Ashton Road West
Failsworth
Manchester
M35 0AD