Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of management of pts with chronic diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes framework.

Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the practice.

Aid the practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services.

Formulate reports as required for the practice management

Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team.

Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.

Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and other nurses & HCAs within the practice.

Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care team.

Clinical

• Work alongside Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomist to help develop their skills.
• Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.

Carry out ear examination and syringing, following appropriate training and assessment.

Undertake family planning assessments, give advice and refer patients appropriately - following appropriate training.

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness - following appropriate training.

Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

To undertake such duties in specific chronic disease management. e.g. diabetes, respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc.

Contribute to the maintenance of the practice diseases registers.

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to Patient Group Directions - following appropriate training if required.

Delivers travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients - following appropriate training if required.

Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and is aware of local, referral procedures.

Ensure that current evidence based approaches to patient are standard practice

Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.

Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, eg burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.

Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a general practice.
• Understanding or experience of audits.
• Experience of managing clinics in a Primary Care setting.

Desirable

• Experience in the development of General Practice services.
• Able to demonstrate previous innovation in practice or service development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse or registered general nurse
• Long term condition qualification (eg respiratory medicine, diabetes diploma etc.)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate promotion of Best Practice through clinical governance mechanisms.
• Able to promote or create a climate of clinical inquiry within practice.
• Able to prioritise own workload.
• Able to manage own learning.
• Good interpersonal skills, including negotiation and communication.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Able to teach skills to all levels, to patients and health professionals.
• Organisational skills.

Desirable

• Good IT Skills
• Use of SystmOne

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to team and service needs.
• Flexible approach to change.
• Reliable and confident.
• Enthusiastic with a sense of humour.

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

Windsor House Group Practice

Address

Windsor House Surgery

2 Corporation Street

Morley, Leeds

LS27 9NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

• Weight, height & BP checks
• Testing and handling of clinical specimens e.g. urine dipstick
• NHS health checks
• Assist in minor surgical procedures
• Health promotion
• Dressings
• Act as a chaperone
• Diabetic foot checks
• ECG's
• QOF reviews
• Flu, pneumonia, B12, Shingles IM injections
• Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms
• Phlebotomy
• Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
• Participate in practice audit as directed by management.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Phelbotomy
• GCSE Maths and English grade D or above
• Good standard of general education
• Use of SystmOne

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Primary Care environment

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Windsor House Group Practice

Address

Windsor House Surgery

2 Corporation Street

Morley

Leeds

LS27 9NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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