Competency document meeting requirements of RCGP competency framework. Meeting LO'S 1, 2 and 3
0% weighting (pass/fail)

A reflective personal portfolio of evidence which demonstrates your evidence of learning achieved during the module, its application in the workplace and areas for future learning and development. (minimum 6000 words) LO's 1, 3 and 4 100% weighting

Both elements need to be passed

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Review of videoed consultation from practice with peers and module team.
Verbal Feedback from clinical practice

Using the Practice Nurse Competency Framework (PNCF©) as a resource tool this module aims to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of general practice nurses to demonstrate the core competencies deemed to be essential for all General Practice Nurses as well as selected level 1 competencies. The emphasis will be on the provision of a holistic, multi-professional approach to meeting the needs of a diverse patient group. Students will be empowered to assess and implement high quality care for patients, referring onwards when the care required is without the limits of their competence. Competence will be demonstrated through completion of a competency document assessed by a suitable qualified mentor within the students own general practice and development of a critically reflective portfolio.

An introduction to the following topics will be explored in relation to the role of the general practice nurse:
Accountability, anticoagulation, appraisal of others, asthma, audit, review and research, cancer
cardiovascular disease, cervical screening, chronic kidney disease (CKD),Clinical guidelines, protocols, directions, directives, communication with teams, consultation, contraception and sexual health, contracts, regulations, Care Quality Commission regulations and outcomes, Quality Outcomes Framework and service redesign, COPD, data protection, confidentiality, information governance, record keeping and the law, dementia, depression diabetes, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and therapeutic monitoring, ear care, end of life, palliative care and terminal illness, epilepsy equality and diversity, equipment and stock management, health and safety, health promotion (MECC), heart failure, hypertension, immunisations – adult and child, Infection control and cleanliness, leadership and management, learning disabilities, mental health, minor illness, minor injury, osteoporosis, pharmacology and medicines optimisation, reflective practice, safeguarding - adults and children ,smoking cessation, tissue viability and wound care, travel health and vaccination, treating people with dignity and respect, venepuncture.

The knowledge and skills acquired during the module are in line with and are underpinned by the RCGP framework, RCGP (2012) General Practice Nursing Competencies.”

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (120 hours)
90 hours Presentations and lectures
5 hours Discussion and group work
20 hours Directed study
1 hours formative study review
4 hours group tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (480 hours)
300 hours Reading and study
150 hours Portfolio development

In addition a minimum of 30 hours which are facilitated and supervised clinical practice hours with a mentor including competency completion.

Blackboard
Mentor in practice
Video recording equipment

Duncan D (2019) General Practice Nursing: foundational principles. Cumbria. M&K Publishing.

Margerson, C. & Trenowth, S. (2010) Developing Holistic Care for long Term Conditions London Routledge

Perry, M. (2014) Minor Illness and Beyond Handbook. London. Radcliffe Publishing

Registered Nurse
Employed in general practice setting or have access to a clinical placement in general practice for 1 year.
Access to a general practice nurse mentor who is registered on the NMC practice register and is employed with in practice setting and has been so for a minimum 2 years and who has also completed an approved mentor training program

Employability:
Career opportunities will be enhanced by further study i.e. opportunities such as completion of BSc Nursing or MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

1. Demonstrate and evaluate a systematic understanding of key aspects of the role of the practice nurse within primary care in relation to contemporary legislative and professional requirements
(Knowledge and Understanding

2. Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills in a variety of clinical encounters in general practice
(Application)

3.communicate and analyse understanding of commonly encountered presentations in the general practice setting and develop a range of problem solving solutions (Knowledge and Understanding, Analysis Communication, Problem Solving)

4. Critically reflect and evaluate the principles of chronic disease management, screening and health promotion for clients and carers within the practice population (Reflection, Learning)