Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

Job responsibilities

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge/Skills
• Qualified and Competent in:
• Childhood Immunisation
• Cervical Cytology
• Wound Management
• Travel Immunisations and Travel Health Advice
• Womens Health
• General Nursing Duties
• Immunisations
• Teaching and mentoring skills in General Practice
• Negotiation and conflict Management skills
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent keyboard and computer skills.
• Resource Management
• The ability to participate in Quality Outcome Framework (QOF)
• Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Experience
• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience in General Practice
• Qualifications
• Registered General Nurse.
• Current NMC Registration.
• Demonstratable commitment to professional development.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Fundamentals in General Practice Nursing (or equivalent experience/training).

Desirable

• Knowledge/Skills
• Knowledge of Health Promotion Strategies
• Clinical Leadership Skills
• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system
• Broad knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Experience in Clinical Risk Management
• Experience
• Clinical Audit Experience
• Experience of Chronic Disease Management
• Qualifications
• Relevant Nursing Degree or working towards
• Community Nursing Qualification.
• Recognised Mentor/Teaching qualification.
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
• Clinical Supervision Training and Experience.
• Post Graduate qualification in Chronic Disease management (i.e. Diabetes or Respiratory).

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge/Skills
• Qualified and Competent in:
• Childhood Immunisation
• Cervical Cytology
• Wound Management
• Travel Immunisations and Travel Health Advice
• Womens Health
• General Nursing Duties
• Immunisations
• Teaching and mentoring skills in General Practice
• Negotiation and conflict Management skills
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent keyboard and computer skills.
• Resource Management
• The ability to participate in Quality Outcome Framework (QOF)
• Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Experience
• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience in General Practice
• Qualifications
• Registered General Nurse.
• Current NMC Registration.
• Demonstratable commitment to professional development.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Fundamentals in General Practice Nursing (or equivalent experience/training).

Desirable

• Knowledge/Skills
• Knowledge of Health Promotion Strategies
• Clinical Leadership Skills
• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system
• Broad knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Experience in Clinical Risk Management
• Experience
• Clinical Audit Experience
• Experience of Chronic Disease Management
• Qualifications
• Relevant Nursing Degree or working towards
• Community Nursing Qualification.
• Recognised Mentor/Teaching qualification.
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
• Clinical Supervision Training and Experience.
• Post Graduate qualification in Chronic Disease management (i.e. Diabetes or Respiratory).

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 (opens in a new window).

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Health and Beyond

Address

Grove Medical Centre

175 Steelhouse Lane

Wolverhampton

WV2 2AU

Employer's website

https://healthandbeyond.healthcare/ (Opens in a new tab)