Job description

Job responsibilities

To support with the care delivery throughout all clinical services at NUPAS as required.

To deliver safe and effective care of patients from admission to discharge in accordance with local and national guidelines, NUPAS policy and independent regulatory expectations.

To uphold NUPAS core values and behaviours at all times, promoting choice.

Clinic staff:

NUPAS provide abortions via medical and surgical routes, and the post holder will be expected to support all areas of the care we provide. The post holder may be expected to provide care in remote services, early medical abortion clinics, ultrasound scanning, contraception, and surgical unit, and training will be provided as required to facilitate this.

To promote, support and deliver safe and efficient abortion and associated services in line with the Abortion Act 1967, Department of Health RSOPs, and medical guidelines across our acute day care treatment centres.

The post holder will have a good understanding of clinical safety and understand the importance of compliance.

The postholder will be proficient in providing appropriate family planning and sexual health care to patients.

The postholder work in line with NUPAS systems, processes, and procedures.

The postholder will provide a seamless patient focused service simultaneously meeting CQC regulations, NUPAS own excellent high standards and vitality the patients' needs.

The post holder will engage with learning identified through the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework.

Role Expectations:

NUPAS provide abortion care from Telephone consultations, through to after care support. Following appropriate training the postholder may be required to provide care in remotes services, EMA/Surgical units and after care.

The post holder will be expected to travel to clinics within the region.

The post holder will be expected to support clinical care as required operationally across all areas of the service. However, the post holder must be appropriately trained and competent in the care administered.

Responsibilities

To provide clear understanding, and implementation of informed choice to patients.

To offer excellent skills in patient assessment with a clear understanding of treatment options, and informed choice.

Skilled in clinical observation and assessment, enabling identification of normal baseline observations and the deteriorating patient.

Can interpret and undertake point of care testingincluding pregnancy testing either face to face or via the telephone.

Have the knowledge base to facilitate discussion around contraceptive options.

To ensure safe administration of medication in line with policy.

To gain informed consent before the implementation of treatment and procedures.

Provide a good knowledge base around STI Screening and risk factor assessment.

To undertake record keeping in line with policy

To possess the skills and knowledge to monitor observations, make the necessary safe assessments and implement care based on the patient's condition.

To assessment, monitor and advise our patients at every stage of care to ensure high quality safe care.

Can engage with patients and promote patient feedback to ensure NUPAS can improve services for our patients.

Maintains patient safety through escalation and the reporting of incidents.

Engages in the learning process as and when required.

Engages with clinical supervision and continually update own professional development and learning to improve practice.

Always maintains confidentiality and DATA protection in line with policy.

Patient Care and Clinical Practice

All patient care must be undertaken in line with NUPAS policies and procedures. The post holder is responsible for familiarisingthemselves and understanding the content of the policies and procedures.

All registered professionals have a responsibility to ensure patients are safeguarded and concerns are escalated and management appropriately.

Support the services across the region to ensure the delivery of a high standard of patient care and safety, reporting concerns to the Deputy Regional Clinical/Clinical Lead/Lead/Regional Manager.

Support the implementation of care for patients in accordance with appropriate care pathways.

Deliver safe and effective abortion, contraceptive, and sexual health advice and care either in the clinical setting or within remote services.

The post holder is expected to provide care to patients via telephone consultations, clinical assessments, ultrasound scanning, contraceptive care when trained appropriately to do so.

Always recognise and uphold the patient right to dignity and respect.

Ensure the full and accurate completion of all documentation.

Engage with and act upon patient feedback to learn and develop the services provided at NUPAS.

Ensure the provision of specialist holistic care supplying contraception and medicines in line with company policies.

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base to implement and support care delivery in a specialist area of care, and only undertake clinical skills you are trained in.

Provide any necessary assessment for sexually transmitted infections and advise patients.

To undertake safe and effective medications management in line with policy.

Where applicable and appropriately trained: Registered nurses and midwives trained to undertake independent or supplementary prescribing can do so at NUPAS only after discussion with the head of nursing, and with the commitment to attend yearly NMP updates. Prescribing practice must be in adherence with NUPAS policy and medications formulary.

Professional Development

Engage in the delivery of training and education.

Support in providing induction, training and support to new staff and ensure that their development needs are appropriately met in line with NUPAS competency assessment training frameworks.

To manage own workload in line with NUPAS visions and Values

To engage in own clinical and safeguarding supervision ensuring clinical knowledge is up to date.

Ensure that practice is compliant with professional bodies, regulatory standards. Report concerns via the correct NUPAS processes.

To escalate and voice concerns and complaints to the relevant manager

To Engage with learning responses in relation to clinical incidents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Application must evidence the skills and experience to fulfil all elements of the Job Description.
• Must be pro-choice.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Nurse and or Midwifery Council (NMC) registration as a Registered Nurse (Sub part 1 of the NMC register) Registered Midwife.
• Ultrasound scanning experience in first and second trimester.

Desirable

• Contraceptive Qualification/Experienced in fitting subdermal implants (Letter of competence required).
• Professional Nurse or midwifery advocate.
• Independent Non-Medical/Supplementary Prescribing qualification.

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

NUPAS Ltd

Address

N U P A S Ltd

NUPAS Stoke

Wharf Street

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 1JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Nurse with Mentor Qualification | 18.75 hours per week | 18 month fixed term contract

Clinical Skills

Long-term condition management:

• Asthma (including peak flow readings and spirometry)
• COPD
• Diabetes - Reviews including foot checks and care planning
• Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and CHD Management
• CKD Management

Screening and health checks:

• BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, and smoking status
• New Patient checks
• NHS Health Checks
• Mental Health Reviews
• Learning Disability Reviews

Women's health and family planning:

• Cervical cytology
• General family planning services

Procedures and wound care:

• Wound care
• Suture and clip removal

Travel health:

• Advice and preparation
• Travel Immunisations
• NHS Vaccinations and immunisations

Additional procedures:

• Ear syringing

Clinical Responsibilities

• Administer injections under an individualised prescription or PGD
• Request pathology tests, such as urine cultures and swabs
• Assist GPs with minor surgery and family planning as required
• Maintain cold chain procedures to ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs

Infection Prevention and Control

Apply infection control measures within the practice in line with local and national guidelines, including:

• Universal hygiene precautions
• Collection and handling of laboratory specimens
• Segregation and disposal of waste materials
• Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment
• Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries
• Managing blood and body fluid spillages
• Ensuring safe disposal of clinical waste and PPE

• Support patients and colleagues in adopting effective infection control measures
• Lead or participate in infection prevention and control audits to maintain high standards

Emergency Preparedness

• Be proficient in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques to respond to emergencies effectively
• Support the maintenance of emergency equipment (e.g., trolley and drugs) and attend updates as required

General Duties

• Maintain and ensure cleanliness of equipment used by nurses and GPs
• Stock and rotate items in GP and nurse rooms as needed
• Chaperone and assist patients during examinations conducted by other clinicians
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of treatment rooms

Administrative Tasks

Order and manage stock such as:

• Health Promotion Literature
• District Hospital supplies
• Vaccinations to maintain adequate levels

• Participate in administrative systems and ensure accurate documentation of patient medical records following legal and ethical standards
• Advise management on potential problems or errors within assigned tasks
• Attend and contribute to Practice meetings as needed

Patient Care and Outreach

• Perform any other delegated duties appropriate to the role

Education and Research

• Participate in research projects within the practice as required
• Engage in the education and training of students from all disciplines
• Assist in the induction of practice staff, with particular emphasis on nursing team members

Liaison and Professional Development

• Maintain effective communication with other agencies and staff involved in patient care, ensuring confidentiality is respected
• Participate in continued education through attendance at courses and study days to support professional development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Mentor Qualification
• - NMC registered nurse

Desirable

• - Experience using SystmOne, Accurx, Arden's Templates
• - Experience working with deprived populations
• - Delivery of clinical audit
• - QOF management

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of being a Practice Nurse in a GP Practice
• Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

• Experience of being a Lead/Senior Practice Nurse
• Experience of being a Mentor

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

Friar Gate Surgery

Address

Agard Street

Derby

DE1 1DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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