Chronic Disease Nurse

Job summary

Would you like to join a friendly, supportive and close-knit team to provide high quality care to the local Redditch community? If so, come and join us!

We have a 8 sessions/30 hours per week vacancy for a Chronic Disease trained Nurse to join our thriving, democratic and enthusiastic team at our surgery located in Redditch Town Centre. Redditch is located 15 miles south of Birmingham within easy reach of Stratford, Worcester and surrounding countryside with good transport links and an increasing and diverse population.

Main duties of the job

Undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs according to policy and protocols and adhere to the Practice policies, protocols and guidelines at all times.

Strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs.

Knowledge of the GMS Contract is an essential part of the role as well as the mentoring of our Health Care Assistants to assist with achieving the GMS Contract needs.

To maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention of the Practice Manager so that these can be addressed.

About us

About us/Our Team

Our team consists of 4 GP partners, 7 Salaried GPs, 3 pharmacists, 5 Nurses, a HCA and Phlebotomist supported by a fantastic administrative team. We are passionate about teaching undergraduate students from Birmingham Medical School, FY2 Doctors and GP Trainees.

Why work with us?

We have excellent team morale with manageable, shared working patterns and regular meetings. We offer a competitive salary with full reimbursement of NMC fees. We encourage development and training and have monthly educational meetings. 5 weeks pro-rata annual leave and study/course budget.

Our ethos

If you are happy, the patients will be happy. We aim to get the right work-life balance whilst providing high quality patient centred care.

A bit more about us.

• - Single site with Staff parking
• - List size of 11,800 patients
• - Training practice
• - Rated Good in all areas by CQC
• - We use EMIS Web and Docman

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of management of pts in Primary Care.
• 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 your own continuing professional development.
• Recognize the opportunities for working in partnership with the PCN and Practices involved within the PCN.
• Participate in an annual appraisal.
• Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management - Respiratory (Asthma/COPD)
• Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.
• Perform venipuncture and electrocardiography
• Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.
• Leg ulcer management, Doppler and bandaging.
• Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.

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

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.

Deliver 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 and suicidal tendencies and be aware of local, referral procedures.

Ensure that current evidence based approach to patients 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, e.g. burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.

Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques Research, Audit and Quality

Encourage the development of a practice audit strategy and action plan for Primary Care.

Contribute to the provision of equitable, high quality services for patients in the locality.

Help support the integration across primary, secondary and tertiary care services.

Maintain an interest in national research initiatives and disseminate appropriate information to health professionals if asked to do so.

Ensure all care is evidence based using up to date validated literature.

Contribute to research and development programs where required to improve clinical practice

Following identified training needs, participate in training and facilitation of other practice nurses & health care assistants.

Participate in partnership programs of awareness raising, detection and prevention of chronic diseases.

Maintain a level of expertise in specific chronic disease management and other pertinent areas of health care, and seek to develop new and improved skills.

Advise members of the public on the concepts of health promotion, education, prevention and protection

Seek out new knowledge of nursing and health by reading, enquiring and partaking in continuous education program.

Take responsibility for personal development and education.

Direct, supervise and help mentor nurses and health care assistants in the clinical setting.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary education and training.

Monitor and maintain consistency of professional standards and take appropriate action if standards are not met.

Maintain professional development by attending relevant courses and study days to keep abreast of current knowledge and developments.

Completing all mandatory training modules as specified.

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.

Communication

• Maintain communication and liaise with other disciplines across primary, secondary and tertiary care services as and when necessary
• Contribute to and work effectively within the primary care team
• Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Advise and support other members of the team aiming towards common objectives.

Additional Duties

• To assist in seasonal projects as requested e.g. Flu campaign
• Assisting doctors and nurses with minor surgical procedures as required.
• IPC Lead working alongside the Practice MASO

Key Skills and Personal Characteristics

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to determine own workload priorities
• Flexibility of working hours
• Excellent communication skills

Registered Health Professional

Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and maintain registration with NMC/ Medical Indemnity.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
• Registration with NMC
• Chronic Disease - Respiratory
• Treatment Room Diploma

Desirable

• Family Planning experience
• Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Primary care Treatment Room practices
• Must be a qualified nurse with post registration/ graduate experience
• Hold an accredited course in Treatment Room practice
• Must be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge
• Chronic Disease - Respiratory

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Family Planning experience