Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, friendly and organised Practice Nurse with a keen eye for detail who wants to make a difference to patients, and who is qualified in managing Long Term conditions, mainly patients with Asthma and COPD. We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance and access to the NHS Pension scheme.

We are looking for someone for 16 hours per week, who will, at all times, deliver the high level of evidence based individual care to the Practice population. The post holder will have the responsibility for the provision of nursing services related to General Practice which will include participating in the assessment of patient care which will include long term conditions management, treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post holder will work at times without supervision.

Main duties of the job
The post holder has the responsibility for the provision of nursing services related to General Practice which will include participating in the assessment of patient care to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post holder will work at times without supervision.

The post holder will provide management/health education for Asthma, COPD and CHD. Prescribing desired.

Providing Assessment, Screening, Treatment and Health Education Advice

Assist in/perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs

Venepuncture, Routine Vaccinations, Travel Vaccinations, Contraception, Cytology, ECG, BP Checks, Urinalysis, New Patient Screening, Childhood Immunisations, Assisting with the fitting of IUCDs, First Registration/Health Surveillance/General Health Advice, Assisting with Minor Procedures (when required), Chaperoning, Pathological Specimens and Investigative Procedures.

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc.

Perform investigative procedures requested by GPs

Attend and participate in Practice meetings as and when required

About us
We have a fantastic team here at Haslingden which comprises of 2 GP partners, 1 salaried GP, 3 regular locum GPs, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, plus numerous additional roles staff including a First Contact Physio, Trainee Associate Psychological Practitioner, Physician Associate, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician and Health and Wellbeing Coach.

Our admin team comprises of a Practice Manager and deputy together with many supportive staff including reception.

We are keen to support learning and encourage development within our staff.

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will provide management/health education for Asthma, COPD and CHD. Prescribing desired but not essential.
• Providing Assessment, Screening, Treatment and Health Education Advice
• Assist in/perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs
• Venepuncture
• Routine Vaccination
• Travel Vaccinations
• Contraception
• Cytology
• ECG
• BP Checks
• Urinalysis
• New Patient Screening
• Childhood Immunisations
• Assisting with the fitting of IUCDs
• First Registration/Health Surveillance/General Health Advice
• Assisting with Minor Procedures (when required)
• Chaperoning
• Pathological Specimens and Investigative Procedures
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc.
• Perform investigative procedures requested by GPs
• Administrative and Professional Responsibilities
• Ensure confidentiality at all times
• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in patients notes
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
• Attend and participate in Practice meetings as and when required
• Report any problems to the Practice Manager

Chronic Disease Clinic Responsibilities

• The post holder will be involved in the maintenance of chronic disease registers.
• The post holder will evaluate the outcome of care, making changes to care plans for individual patients and modifying their own practice with the patient.

Administrative and Professional Responsibilities

• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
• Ensure recall dates are entered onto the clinical system
• Liaise with other members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies in order to ensure that appropriate care is given
• Promote health promotion
• The post holder will participate in new methods of work using evidence based research to maintain high standards of care
• The post holder will participate in standard writing, audit and monitoring to develop and implement action plans resulting from audit when needed
• Any ad-hoc duties required by GP partners

Training and Personal Development

• Training requirements will be monitored by annual appraisals and will be in accordance with Practice requirements and developments
• The post holder will complete annual statutory/mandatory training
• The post holder will develop and maintain an in-house training programme reporting to the Nurse Team Leader
• Personal Development plans will be encouraged and supported by the Practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments

Liaison

• As well as the nursing team there is a need to work closely with reception and admin to ensure the smooth running of the Practice
• Any problems should be reported initially to the Nurse Team Leader
• There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies including secondary care

Confidentiality

• The post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers; they may also have access to information relating to the Practice such as a business organisation. All such information from any source should be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare workers may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
• The post holder should respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• The post holder should behave in a manner which is welcoming of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights

Quality

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess their own performance and take accountability for their own actions either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on their own and the team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team performance

Health & Safety

• Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages risk
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting patients risks identified
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of specimens including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Management and maintenance of Practice medical equipment including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Safe management of sharps procedures e.g. storage and disposal

Equality and Diversity

• Asking in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies
• Effectively manage own time, workloads and resources

Communication

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the implementation of Services

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance and discuss with other team members how they will affect their own work
• Participate in audits where appropriate

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Diploma in Asthma and COPD

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).