Job summary
Salary Available on Application
hours a week
The purpose of the post is the delivery of safe, high quality primary care nursing services. Working within the NMC Code of Conduct the post holder will deliver primary health care interventions to the practice population.
The hours are over two days but you must be required to work additional days to cover holidays and annual leave of other nurses at the practice.
Main duties of the job
This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take account of developments within the practice.
About us
Mountain View Health Centre is a GP Practice situated in a deprived area of Swansea.
We are a single site practice with over 6000 patients registered at our practice and are housed in a purpose built modern GP surgery, expanding our capacity to provide high-quality care to our patient community. Our friendly and welcoming team is committed to fostering a supportive environment where professional development is supported.
Our vision is to enable patients to live longer healthier lives that are full, active and meaningful.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1 Screening
- Undertake opportunistic screening BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, smoking status.
2 Health Promotion
Provide healthy eating advice to individuals.Provide smoking cessation advice individually in opportunistic consultations.Provide individual advice to patients about increasing activity or exercise.Offer advice on recommended safe limits for alcohol consumption.Refer as appropriate.3 Vaccinations and Immunisations
Administer injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction.Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service.Develop and work to Patient Group Directions for POMs.4 Infection Control
Support patients and lead colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes : -Universal hygiene precautions.The collection and handling of laboratory specimens.Segregation and disposal of waste materials.Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment.Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries.Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages.5 Emergency Management
Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.6 Child Health Protection
Recognises the signs, symptoms and categories of child abuse.Understands the importance of recognition, observation, documentation and communication.Is aware of child health procedures, statutory local procedures and points of referral.Has knowledge of roles of other practitioners and agencies.Understands basic legal issues around child abuse.7 Mens Health
Raise awareness and give basic advice on issues covering : -Testicular self-examination.Incontinence and prostatic disease.Family planning.Sexual health.Initiate opportunistic consultations with patients to cover issues of mens health.Make appropriate referrals.Provide NHS Health checks.8 Family Planning
Advise patients on available methods of contraception and refer as appropriate.Support patients attending for emergency contraception and refer as appropriate.Perform interval health checks for patients using hormonal contraception.Teach patients correct condom use.Teach patients how to reduce risk of sexually transmitted diseases and refer as appropriate.9 Womens Health
Advise patients on the national and local cervical cytology and mammography screening programmes.Undertake a programme of cervical cytology sampling under supervision until competent.Audit a minimum of twenty consecutive smears each year to demonstrate adequate sampling rates.Promote breast self-awareness, demonstrate breast self-examination and provide supporting literature.Advise patients about reducing the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and make appropriate referrals.Take swabs for microscopy as directed.Give patients basic advice about peri-menopausal and menopausal symptoms and make appropriate referrals.Advise on the increased peri-menopausal and post-menopausal risk of osteoporosis and heart disease.Offer health promotion / lifestyle advice to patients.Advise on basic incontinence management and make appropriate referrals.Provide NHS Health Checks10 Travel Health Advice
Offer a holistic approach to travel health including comprehensive advice for patients prior to travel including : -VaccinationsMalaria prophylaxis and bite avoidance.Safe sex.Food hygiene.Sun protection.First aid and emergency medication.Health insurance.11 Chronic Disease Management
The practice holds regular specialist practice nurse led chronic disease clinics ( Diabetes & CHD).Assist and support with management of above clinics.12 Wound Management
Perform wound care using aseptic techniques.Undertake uncomplicated dressings, including leg ulcers.Suture and clip removal.13 Minor Illness
Assess and treat conditions presented by patients.14 Venepuncture
Take blood in line with local procedures.15 Minor Surgery
Provide support to GPs who perform Minor Surgery and fit IUCDs.16 Personal and Professional Development
Assist in clinical audit.Act as a mentor to other staff as required.Provide chaperone services to other clinicians.Work effectively in the team.Monitor and maintain the consistency of professional standards set.Take appropriate action if standards are not being met.Recognise the development needs of others.Support other members of the team.Participate in evidence based practice.Be aware of current evidence based approaches to patient care and demonstrate this in practice.Demonstrate clinical expertise in practice.Participate in clinical supervision.Attend and participate in Practice meetings when requiredPerson Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Self-directed practitionerHighly motivatedFlexibilityEnthusiasmTeam playerAbility to work across boundariesProfessional attitude / appearance and be courteous at all timesThe ability to travel in a timely mannerExperience
Essential
Significant registration experienceManagement of long term conditionsInvolvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelinesExperience of auditWorking in a busy environmentDesirable
Willingness to be trained and mentored where previous experience is not availableQualifications
Essential
Registered first level nurseRelevant nursing / health degreeTraining relevant to the practice nurse roleDesirable
Clinical supervision training and experienceMentor, teaching qualificationEvidence of Continuing Professional Development
