Marches Medical Practice is looking to recruit an experienced Practice Nurse to work as part of our primary healthcare team supporting the General Practitioners.
The part-time role is for 27.5 hours working across either 3 or 4 days over our sites in Broughton and Buckley.
You will work closely with the team but work autonomously to help achieve the highest level of care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GP's Cytology Contraception & Sexual health (coil and implant fitting desirable but not essential) HRT Management Chronic disease management including Asthma, COPD, CHD, Diabetes, CKD Venepuncture Routine adult and children's immunisations Minor illness (desirable but not essential) Requesting pathology tests Undertake home visits on occasions Following agreed clinical protocols Maintaining accurate records Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post About us
Marches Medical Practice is a 2 site practice having in excess of 15,300 patients split equally over our sites in Broughton and Buckley. Our clinical staff consists of 7 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GP's, 2 ANP's, 7 Practice Nurses, 2 HCA's and a phlebotomist. Our clinical team is supported administratively by our Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager and in excess of 20 administration and reception staff. We are a training practice for GP Registrars and medical students from Cardiff and Liverpool. On occasions we also have students training to be pharmacists. We have a strong focus on teamwork and are forward-thinking. Job responsibilities
REPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGER/THE PARTNERS (Clinically) / THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively) HOURS: 27.5 hours per week Job summary The experienced practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of the practice. Job responsibilities
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cytology Contraception and Sexual Health (coil and implant fitting desirable) HRT Management Chronic Disease Management including Asthma, COPD, CHD, Diabetes Venepuncture Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Maintain accurate records Advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. Occasionally undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with 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. All such information from any source is to be regarded as confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, healthcare workers, or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons, in accordance with practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & safety
The post-holder will implement a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to): Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage, and transport arrangements Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness, and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient processes Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage, and disposal Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean, sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial/corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping work areas and general/patient areas clean and sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility for maintaining general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Equality and diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues by: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to the individual, is non-judgmental, and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities, and rights. The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to 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 team's performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the implementation of services
The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards, and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered nurse with a current NMC registration Post-graduate qualifications in chronic disease management Qualification in contraception, sexual health, and a current smear taker Up-to-date knowledge with adult and children's immunisations Coil and implant fitter Qualification in minor illness Knowledge of Emis Experience
Experience of working in Primary Care in a GP Practice Experience of working within a nursing team 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.
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Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GP's Cytology Contraception & Sexual health (coil and implant fitting desirable but not essential) HRT Management Chronic disease management including Asthma, COPD, CHD, Diabetes, CKD Venepuncture Routine adult and children's immunisations Minor illness (desirable but not essential) Requesting pathology tests Undertake home visits on occasions Following agreed clinical protocols Maintaining accurate records Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post About us
Marches Medical Practice is a 2 site practice having in excess of 15,300 patients split equally over our sites in Broughton and Buckley. Our clinical staff consists of 7 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GP's, 2 ANP's, 7 Practice Nurses, 2 HCA's and a phlebotomist. Our clinical team is supported administratively by our Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager and in excess of 20 administration and reception staff. We are a training practice for GP Registrars and medical students from Cardiff and Liverpool. On occasions we also have students training to be pharmacists. We have a strong focus on teamwork and are forward-thinking. Job responsibilities
REPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGER/THE PARTNERS (Clinically) / THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively) HOURS: 27.5 hours per week Job summary The experienced practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of the practice. Job responsibilities
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cytology Contraception and Sexual Health (coil and implant fitting desirable) HRT Management Chronic Disease Management including Asthma, COPD, CHD, Diabetes Venepuncture Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Maintain accurate records Advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. Occasionally undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with 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. All such information from any source is to be regarded as confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, healthcare workers, or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons, in accordance with practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & safety
The post-holder will implement a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to): Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage, and transport arrangements Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness, and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient processes Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage, and disposal Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean, sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial/corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping work areas and general/patient areas clean and sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility for maintaining general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Equality and diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues by: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to the individual, is non-judgmental, and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities, and rights. The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to 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 team's performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the implementation of services
The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards, and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered nurse with a current NMC registration Post-graduate qualifications in chronic disease management Qualification in contraception, sexual health, and a current smear taker Up-to-date knowledge with adult and children's immunisations Coil and implant fitter Qualification in minor illness Knowledge of Emis Experience
Experience of working in Primary Care in a GP Practice Experience of working within a nursing team 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.
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