Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population.

The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. To work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical practice

Provide assessment, screening treatment, services and health education advice

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

Assist with the organisation and co-organisation of the provision of nursing services for the practice

Provide general nursing treatment to patients in participation with general practitioners using agreed protocols

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition to include health promotion and well being

Be competent and confident in managing people with long term health conditions

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate

Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations

Implement and participate competently in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Advise, support and administer vaccinations competently where appropriate for patient travelling abroad

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Assessing and treat routine wounds including trauma

Assessing to support good wound management in complex situations (e.g. use of Doppler technique)

Assisting the general practitioner and/or undertaking some simple procedures

Maintain the stock

Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. drugs; domestic violence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems)

Act as a chaperone when required following the practice chaperone policy

To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Experience working within primary care/general practice.
• Experience managing patients with long-term conditions.
• Cervical cytology
• Immunisation Experience
• Training and development will be supported for the right candidate.

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

Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries

Address

Ampleforth Surgery

Back Lane

Ampleforth

York

YO62 4EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ampleforthandhovinghamsurgeries.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)