General Registered Nurse

General Registered Nurse As a member of a multi-disciplined team, the post involves responsibility for assessment of patients, carrying out relevant tests, arranging follow-up and offering advice and information. The work will be undertaken autonomously. Including running nurse led clinics, in accordance with recognised protocols and in partnership with other members of the team Project name : Rotherham Community Health Centre Project Details : The new services to be provided by Care UK at the Rotherham Community Health Centre (RCHC) will be delivered from a modern, well-appointed building a few minutes walk from the town centre. It comprises of 3 floors which will include PCT services, administration and Care UK services being delivered side by side. Care UK will operate a new GP surgery and a walk-in centre that will have extended opening hours, 08.00 – 21.00, 365 days per year, providing much improved access to the people of Rotherham. The walk-in centre and the GP practice will be co-terminus and will be delivered from a wing adjacent to the newly opened diagnostic service also being run by Care UK. Running these services together ensures that the nurse-led walk in centre will always have access to GPs from the GP surgery. The surgery will commence with a zero patient list but is expected to have 6,000 registered patients in 5 years. The walk-in centre will provide care to people with minor injuries and minor ailments but will also have access to emergency services for transfer of patients with conditions that need A & E treatment. The site will also have a 24 hour call centre estimated to take 60,000 calls per year. The centre will give advice, direct patients to other more appropriate services or arrange home visits for patients. Patients will have a telephone triage provided by a nurse or doctor as deemed appropriate. The Out of Hours services will be delivered from 3 locations from 18.30 – 08.00. The main site will be in Rotherham and two further satellite units will be in Mexborough and Barnsley. Job Details Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical To carry out and develop if required nurse lead clinics within agreed guidelines and protocols. To assume responsibility for development, implementation and evaluation of patient care and standards. To review the patient history of follow up attendees, undertake appropriate examination and tests, and organise treatment where necessary. To refer patients to other health care professionals or agencies where appropriate. To adhere to infection control policies. To have an understanding, empathetic approach to patients, recognising that many will be worried and anxious. To maintain accurate records at all times documenting details of tests, treatment and follow up in patient’s notes and on the department database. To perform clinical triage on referrals received by Care UK at the patient management centre. To promote positive relationships and be an active member of the multi-professional team, liaising closely with all those providing patient care. To acknowledge complaints and deal with them appropriately in accordance with Care UK policy. To contribute to the monitoring of expenditure of use and resources. To participate in research and audit projects as appropriate, in conjunction with colleagues. Education and training: To be responsible for providing patients and carers with up to date information regarding their condition. To participate in the ongoing training and development of other staff members. To mentor student nurses and be involved in their clinical supervision as appropriate. To attend relevant meetings, always communicating effectively and reporting back to the team. To identify own training needs and attend relevant study days/courses as agreed with the line manager. To participate in the development of appropriate strategies to meet new national and local objectives, e.g: clinical governance, risk management. Managerial To monitor and maintain effective and e! fficient standards of patient care within the Clinic. To liaise and maintain good working relationships. To liaise and work with the Unit Manager to ensure smooth running of clinics. To ensure any major problems or issues related to clinic/medical staff are escalated to the appropriate manager. To maintain knowledge of current trends of health care and development within the profession, disseminating this information to all nursing staff. Professional To develop and participate in clinical audit. To ensure that research findings are used to inform and underpin nursing practice. To be aware of, and when appropriate, instigate/participate in and support research and practice evaluation projects which explore, develop and enhance services. To work to agreed objectives and a personal development plan as agreed with line manager. Qualifications Essential Qualifications : RGN 1 Skills/Experience Desirable Qualifications : Evidence of further education Registered with NMC Evidence of updating practice and continued pr! ofessional development Willing to undertake education/courses r elevant to area of practice and service development Essential Experience : Excellent computer skills. Benefits

Key Points Based: Rotherham, Yorkshire Salary: 20 - 25,000 Contract: Permanent - Full Time Start Date: May/June 2009 If you have the appropriate experience and find this opportunity of interest then please give the Adevia UK team a call on + 44 (0) 208 969 0623 or register your details now

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