Job description

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Qualified Registered Nurse level 1
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Diabetes course
• Palliative and End of life care experience
• Practice supervisor /assessor
• Experience of complex wound care
• Catheter management
• Experience of continuing health care assessments
• Previous community experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Proven relevant experience in a range of clinical skills including complex and specialist skills
• Relevant I.T. knowledge/experience
• Awareness of safeguarding adults and children
• Awareness of resource management
• Holistic client assessment using an identified model of care
• Utilising specialist knowledge across a wide range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge
• Ability to make sound clinical judgements and decisions in response to complex or crisis situations
• Awareness of mental capacity act
• Maintain timely and accurate written records
• Manage/prioritise a caseload, demonstrating appropriate delegation

Desirable

• Health and Safety awareness
• Equality and diversity awareness
• Understands clinical governance
• Awareness of local and government agendas

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sherbourne House

Kingsteignton Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 5PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

Clinical Practice Nursing

Wound Management

Undertake uncomplicated dressings

Undertake suture removal

Undertake Doppler readings

Screening

Undertake screening including BP checks, height, weight, BMI & Urinalysis

Carry out Well Person Checks and New Patient Medicals

Undertake venepuncture, following training.

Health Promotion

Make basic assessment of needs of patient

Provide nuturional advice on Obesity, Raised Cholesterol, CHD and Diabetes

Measures and records BMI

Understand patients motivation to adapt their lifestyle

Offer lifestyle advice on smoking and exercise and refers as appropriate

Vaccinations & Immunisations

Administer injections under individual prescription or Patient Group Direction, following training.

Administer childhood immunisations under individual prescription of Patient Group Direction, following training.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Ear Care

Undertake ear syringing, following training.

Advise patients about safe ear care.

Infection Control

Apply infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes:-

o Universal hygiene precautions.

o The collection and handling of laboratory specimens

o Segregation and disposal of waste materials

o Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

o Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

o Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.

Emergency Management

Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Family Planning

Has a basic understanding of emergency contraception and refers patients as appropriate.

Advises on risk of pregnancy and has basic knowledge of contraception options, following training.

Womens Health

Has a working knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography screening programmes.

Can discuss breast self awareness, demonstrate self-breast examination and provide supporting literature to patients.

Mens Health

Can discuss and give basic advice on male health issues and provide supporting literature to patients.

Care and Programme Management

Diabetes

Has a basic understanding of diabetes

Assists in the diagnosis of diabetic patients and makes appropriate referrals

Supplies appropriate material for patient education

Is able to manage the emergency treatment of a diabetic patient with hypo/hyperglycaemic attack according to Practice Guidelines.

Respiratory Disease Management

Has a basic understanding of asthma care; its diagnosis, treatments and the principles of self-management.

Checks patients inhaler techniques and measure peak flow readings

Has a basic understanding of COPD treatment to support patients and make appropriate referrals.

Nebulise patients following assessment by GP/Senior Nurse.

Cardiovascular Disease

Has a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system.

Identify and advise patients on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease i.e. BP, lipid, glucose monitoring, family history, smoking, diet and exercise.

Understands the basic management of patients with hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction and cerebro-vascular accident.

Clinical Practice Leadership

Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.

Assist and teaches others in clinical setting, including unqualified staff.

Act as an assessor/mentor to other staff where necessary.

Works effectively in a team

Clinical Practice Development

Is aware of current research approaches to patient care and incorporates this in Practice

Has an understanding of the ethical dilemmas that impinge on general practice.

Support structures that are in place for the smooth running of the Practice.

Contribute to the efficient utilisation of the nursing resource.

Effective use of resources and stock control with an awareness of cost implications is required although no direct budgetary responsibility

Additional responsibilites

Computer Literature

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively

Ability to work under pressure

Reliability and confidentiality

Own transport

Ability to work flexible hours with prior arrangement

Communication and Working Relationships

To liaise and work closely with:

All members of the Primary Healthcare Team

Staff in other areas of Primary and Secondary Healthcare

Patients and visitors

Social Services

Statutory and Voluntary Agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered (1st Level) Nurse

Desirable

• Has undertaken specific training relevant to Practice Nursing e.g. Diabetes or Respiratory.

Other

Essential

• Computer Literate
• Driving Licence and own transport

Experience

Essential

• Venepuncture
• Immunisations & Vaccination Experience
• Ear Syringing
• 12 months post registration experience

Desirable

• Diabetes
• Childhood Immunisations
• Cardiovascular Disease Screening & Management
• Womens Health
• Cervical Cytology
• Family Planning
• Travel Health & Immunisations
• Respiratory Care Asthma & COPD
• Diabetes
• Experience of working in Primary Care Setting
• Experience of supporting Health Care Assistants in the workplace

Personal Requirements

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
• Professional attitude, reliability and confidentiality.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

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

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Address

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.towerhousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

THE BOVEY TRACEY AND CHUDLEIGH PRACTICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title

Clinical Pharmacist

Base

Riverside Surgery, Bovey Tracey and Tower House Surgery, Chudleigh. Will need to travel and work at both surgeries (one surgery each day)

Pay

Negotiable depending on experience

Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting transformation programme to develop a new model of care, addressing our ambition to deliver person-centred, coordinated care across the practice population. GP practice technicians work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, based within a GP practice, and support the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing, reducing medicine waste and maximising patient outcomes.

GP Practice Clinical Pharmacists work under the superision of GPs and are registered healthcare professionals that are responsible and accountable for their own accurate and safe practice. As a GP Practice Clinical Pharmacist, you will receive ongoing training and development about all aspects of practice based prescribing and effective administration and will support the practice in providing medication reviews and achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.

The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is to develop and utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care so it can proactively help patients stay safe, well and out of hospital as well as supporting efforts to reduce the demands on general practice.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Pharmacy oversight

Provide professional support and guidance to the practice pharmacy team.

Help coordinate medicines management activities and prioritise workload where appropriate.

Support the training and development of pharmacy staff.

Promote best practice and consistency in medicines optimisation processes.

Work collaboratively with the Practice Manager and Business Manager regarding service development and workforce planning.

Support the implementation of new prescribing initiatives, protocols and quality improvement projects.

Service development

• Contribute to the development of pharmacy-led services that improve patient care and practice efficiency.
• Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), IIF and other contractual requirements.
• Maintain awareness of local and national prescribing guidance and implement changes where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with community pharmacies, PCNs, secondary care providers and the wider NHS.

PROFESSIONAL

• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
• To work within the regulatory requirements, codes and guidance of the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Punctual and professional.
• Demonstrate highly effective communication skills with patients, carers, practice colleagues and other healthcare professionals and groups.
• To lead by action and inspire others; to promote confidence and trust in patients and uphold the reputation and image of the Practice.

ADMINISTRATION

• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.
• Ensure appropriate expenses are made accurately and submitted via Practice Index.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork and registration documentation are completed and submitted to the Practice Manager.
• Postholder has a legal responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, other relevant information and any risk or safety related issues within the Practice in the interests of staff, patients and contractors.
• Aware of responsibilities under the Health Act 2008 Code of Practice for the Prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections.

Job Types: Part-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Wellbeing policy for medical and dental appointments
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work location: In person

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent).

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Completion of, or working towards, the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within primary care, general practice or a related clinical setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing governance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Full UK Driving licence
• Effective communicator able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information (oral and written)
• Ability to work within a team, be part of and to create a positive culture and atmosphere for patients and staff.

Desirable

• Experience supporting or supervising pharmacy staff.
• Experience using SystmOne (S1).
• Knowledge of QOF and Primary Care Network services.
• Prescribing audit and quality improvement experience.
• Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of Federation and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality.
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Address

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.towerhousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)