Job overview
Due to retirement, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our existing team at Brookmill Medical Centre, a forward-thinking training practice. You will work alongside the rest of our nursing team, which is made up of two other Practice Nurses, a Health Care Assistant, and a GP Assistant.
We provide a competitive rate of pay, holiday, and NHS Pension Scheme, as well as a rewarding environment in which to work, where our teams are highly valued and supported.
Main duties of the job
In summary, the successful candidate will be a team player, experienced in General Practice, and skilled in: Management of long-term conditions - Diabetes, COPD, HF, Asthma, etc. Childhood immunisations Travel immunisations Cervical cytology Infection control management Plus all other aspects of General Practice Nursing. A full job description is attached as well as a person specification. About us
Brookmill Medical Centre is an established high-achieving training practice with a list size of over 9000. Led by a 5-person partnership which includes 4 GP partners and a Managing Partner. The Practice Manager is supported by a wide team of administrative staff and a Clinical Pharmacist. Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE REPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGER/THE PARTNERS (Clinically) THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively) HOURS: Up to 20 hours per week Job Summary: The Practice Nurse will work as part of the General Practice team providing General Medical Services to the patients of Brookmill Medical Centre. Job Responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cytology New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis Travel Clinic ECGs Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Hypertension Management Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting pathology tests, for example, urine culture, swabs Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Other tasks will include Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. On occasion, there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post 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 organisation. 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 authorized 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 assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety, and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes 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 that is welcoming to and of 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 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 recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize 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 Recognized qualification Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council A demonstrable commitment to professional development Knowledge/Qualities/Attributes/Other
Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post Specific nursing skills / qualifications An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure Able to work in a changing environment Able to use own initiative Flexibility of working hours/able to work at the desired times Experience
Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice Experience working within General Practice Nursing Experience of dealing with the public/patients Desired experience of Emis clinical system 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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In summary, the successful candidate will be a team player, experienced in General Practice, and skilled in: Management of long-term conditions - Diabetes, COPD, HF, Asthma, etc. Childhood immunisations Travel immunisations Cervical cytology Infection control management Plus all other aspects of General Practice Nursing. A full job description is attached as well as a person specification. About us
Brookmill Medical Centre is an established high-achieving training practice with a list size of over 9000. Led by a 5-person partnership which includes 4 GP partners and a Managing Partner. The Practice Manager is supported by a wide team of administrative staff and a Clinical Pharmacist. Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE REPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGER/THE PARTNERS (Clinically) THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively) HOURS: Up to 20 hours per week Job Summary: The Practice Nurse will work as part of the General Practice team providing General Medical Services to the patients of Brookmill Medical Centre. Job Responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cytology New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis Travel Clinic ECGs Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Hypertension Management Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting pathology tests, for example, urine culture, swabs Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Other tasks will include Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. On occasion, there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post 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 organisation. 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 authorized 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 assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety, and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes 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 that is welcoming to and of 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 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 recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize 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 Recognized qualification Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council A demonstrable commitment to professional development Knowledge/Qualities/Attributes/Other
Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post Specific nursing skills / qualifications An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure Able to work in a changing environment Able to use own initiative Flexibility of working hours/able to work at the desired times Experience
Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice Experience working within General Practice Nursing Experience of dealing with the public/patients Desired experience of Emis clinical system 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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