Practice Nurse- Park View Health Partnership

The role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a chronic condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. for the care delivered to their patients, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. The role is not a regular 9am-5pm job; the job requires innovation, flexibility, and commitment and the postholder will be required to work resourcefully as part of the team to ensure tasks are completed., We are one of the largest GP super-partnerships in the UK, serving over 450,000 patients and with a workforce of 1500+. We are unique, we are always looking at ways to improve our delivery of services through the implementation of new and innovative solutions that we can scale across the organisation. Your job is to work directly with key stakeholders to help us to harmonise ways of working and improve working practices to improve patient and staff satisfaction. This is a role that will equip you with a portfolio of nursing in primary care with career advancing opportunities., You will love this job if you have a passion for supporting patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily and apply principles of self-care. You will learn more because you will improve the way we work from the ground up whist working closely with leadership teams to influence service improvement.,

• To promote and maintain high standards of nursing care in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Guidelines for Professional Practice
• To provide travel immunisations, cervical cytology, ear syringing, wound management,
• To plan and run health promotion and long-term condition related clinics. Ensure that the care given meets the requirements of local and national guidelines, policies and standards including the Quality Outcome Framework and working the rules and guidelines laid down by the NHSE/CCG and practice
• To directly communicate with patients on matters relating to their ongoing and highly complex health needs giving due consideration to the likelihood that there will be emotive issues which will require developed skills of tact, diplomacy, and empathy
• To ensure that patients have detailed assessments made of their healthcare needs and that individual programmes of care are planned, implemented, and regularly reviewed
• Facilitate patient referrals to appropriate clinical services
• To liaise with other disciplines and outside agencies with a view to providing holistic healthcare, whilst maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with the NMC Code of professional Conduct
• To participate in the delivery and evaluation of healthcare services at the Practice through meetings, working groups and regular liaison with colleagues
• To be responsible for the ordering, safe systems, and processes, storing and administering of all medicines/drugs according to NMC standards
• To undertake and participate in clinical audit projects as necessary to own work
• Respond to medical emergencies
• Ensure that the principles of Infection Control are always adhered to.
• To have a good awareness of issues concerning child protection & vulnerable adults
Principal Activities - Education and Development
• To keep abreast of advances in clinical practice and identify personal training and development needs
• Support colleagues in their development by encouragement, informal teaching and coaching
• To attend meetings as directed by the Practice Manager and Partners
• To attend mandatory training identified through the appraisal system
Principal Activities - Professional
• Contribute and work within the broad framework of the clinical governance agenda
• Work within evidence-based nursing protocols
• Personally, and accurately record all healthcare activity within the patients clinical records ensuring compliance with the NMC standards for record keeping
• Ensure that communication is effective between all stakeholders giving adequate attention to the complex and sensitive nature of such information. Make all reasonable attempts to overcome any barriers to understanding that may occur, giving due consideration to ethnicity, language, educational ability, barriers caused by illness/distress etc. which may adversely affect communication
• To work in a flexible manner to meet the needs of the service and as directed by senior staff and GPs
Principal Activities - Administrative
• Follow practice and NHSE/CCG policies, procedures and guidelines
• Complete reports and forms required by the practice and NHSE/CCG
• Participate in staff surveys and contribute to research-based practice
• Be aware of statutory national requirements relevant to the job function (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act)
As a term of your employment, you will be required to undertake such other duties commensurate with your grade.

Modality Partnership Mid Sussex are seeking a skilled and compassionate, experienced General Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. As a Practice Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and assisting in various medical procedures. If you are passionate about helping others and have a strong knowledge of anatomy, we encourage you to apply. We are seeking dedicated postholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. This job is suitable for individuals who are career driven and have a passion for working in an agile manner, implementing solutions, delivering high quality patient care and who are committed to make real changes to the health care services provided within Primary Care to improve patient care., We require high performing team members to join our team with: Knowledge Knowledge of management of patients with chronic conditions. Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in primary care. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Knowledge of local and national health policy. Wider health economy awareness. Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care. Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy. Knowledge of public health issues. Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area. Knowledge of public health issues in the area. Skills Clinical leadership skills. Clinical skills - cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery. Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle. Communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families. Negotiation and conflict management skills. Ability to provide teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting. IT skills. Personal Qualities Professional approach to work Good telephone manner Strong team player Smart appearance Exercises tact and discretion at all times Demonstrates initiative to handle any unforeseen events during a shift Demonstrates flexibility towards new working practices and towards working hours Experience Minimum 1 years General Practice Experience Minimum 2 years post-registration experience. At least 1 year recent community nursing experience. Experience of nurse-led management of chronic conditions. Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines. Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking. Audit experience. Clinical supervision training and experience

Enrolment to the NHS pension scheme Annual leave minimum 27 days, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata Employee discounts and benefits scheme Employee assistance programme (EAP) Education and career pathways Enhanced Family friendly policies Flexible working Wellbeing support and initiative If you are interested in learning more, please read on., References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one must be your current or most recent employer. Employment history You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more. Person Specification: What are the minimum requirements all candidates need to meet?