Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities: Clinical:Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional who present with undifferentiated and undiagnosed acute illness or with long term conditions (including adults, children, mental and physical health) making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team / secondary care and ordering diagnostic tests where appropriate. To undertake selected home visits for acute illness and long term condition management as needed. To undertake telephone triage and telephone consultations To answer queries relating to ongoing patient care. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations. To adhere to and work to professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary To prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist patients with complex health needs, and in urgent/emergency situations. To provide safe and evidence based, individualized patient care adhering to practice policies and procedures, with consistency of care. To prescribe where appropriate, adhering to local and national guidance, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatments into a management plan. To provide information and advice to the patient/carer regarding the treatment plan, including risks/benefits and safety netting. To provide health education and counselling. To record a clear, accurate and contemporaneous account of the consultations within the patient notes. To contribute to the practice achieving local and nationally administered quality and prescribing targets in order to sustain high standards of patient care and service delivery. To provide opportunistic care including smoking cessation and sexual health signposting/advice. To provide chronic disease management and reviews. To provide practice nurse duties e.g. cervical screening, new patient medicals, immunisations etc. Administrative: 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 appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice manager 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 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. Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given. Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan, taking responsibility for identifying training needs (including personal and mandatory re quirements). Participate in clinical supervision and peer review. To participate in the appraisal of nursing staff. Manage, supervise, co-ordinate and guide the nursing team To assist with the management of the nursing service in participation with other members of the practice team, ensuring relevant information is disseminated to and from the nursing staff Assist with the development and maintenance of practice policies and protocols for all nursing activity Ensure the practice manager is aware of any matters arising or problems / potential problems. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, 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 as a business organization, including financial information. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice 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. Health & safety: The post-holder will adhere to the practices policies on Health and Safety, fulfilling requirements including those pertaining to infection control. To have an awareness of national standards of infections control and cleanliness, and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements and good practice guidelines. To report potential risks identified in a prompt and effective manner. Equality and diversity: The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues in line with practice procedure and policies and current legislation. To respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. To behave in a manner that is welcoming to the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Personal/Professional development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training would include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Participate in clinical audit and peer review in order to monitor and improve the effectiveness of your own practice. This could include collaborative working with other practices/the CCG/NHS England. Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with other team members, patients and carers. Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Delegate effectively and appropriately, whilst maintaining safe practice It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential& DesirableAssessment Method Qualifications Registered General Nurse Recognised NP qualification at minimum degree level or equivalent (eg BSc or MA in Advanced Clinical Practice) Independent Nurse Prescriber Minor illness/injury qualification [desired] Specialist courses relevant to primary care [desired] Relevant cervical smear qualification [desired] CV NMC letter Certificates Experience Experience of ordering/interpreting diagnostics Experience in management of long term conditions such as asthma, diabetes, etc. Previous general practice experience Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice Min. 3 years post registration [desired] Experience of management of children [desired] Infection Control[desired] CV Interview References Knowledge Evidence of appropriate CPD activity to maintain knowledge and on-going competence in all aspects of the NP role Understanding of evidence based practice Current primary care policies, national legislation, GP contracts, clinical governance and clinical commissioning. Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines, etc) National prescribing standards Accurately able to interpret diagnostics Understanding accountability arising from NMC Code of Professional Conduct and medico-legal aspects of the role Understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues Training and recent updates on care of unwell adults/children and safeguarding [desired] Able to compile clinical policies and protocols and introduce them in practice [desired] Understanding of systems to gain an understanding of the health needs of the Practice population as they relate to primary care [desired] Local prescribing standards [desired] CV Interview References Previous QI work Skills Ability to manage patient risk effectively and safely Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Reflective practice Excellent time management and conflict management skills Ability to analyse data and information, identifying implications for patient/care plan Ability to drive and have access to a car Well-developed IT skills EMIS Web experience [desired] NHS email experience [desired] Ability to think strategically [desired] Practice nursing skills, eg wound care, cervical cytology. [desired] CV Interview References Qualities and Attributes Willing to uphold the values and ethos of the practice Ability to work autonomously and independently Ability to recognise limits of competence and seek support Ability to determine own workload priorities Ability to be flexible to a changing environment Reflective upon own practice Self-motivated, positive, committed and adaptable Understanding, accepting and adhering to strict confidentiality Willingness to contribute to the practice providing extended hours[desired] CV Interview References

Desirable

• As given above

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 .

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 .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Ravensworth Surgery

Address

Horsley Hill Road

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 3ET