Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Practice nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Dr Curran & Partners, located in the heart of Clapham with excellent transport links. As a training practice with strong academic affiliations, we offer placements and professional development opportunities while providing care to a patient list of 11,000. Our team is committed to delivering safe, effective, and high-quality care in a collaborative environment. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday).
Responsibilities
* Conduct patient assessments and record medical histories accurately.
* Administer vaccinations and perform routine health checks.
* Provide patient education on health management, disease prevention, and lifestyle choices.
* Assist with minor surgical procedures and wound care as required.
* Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
* Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
* Stay updated on best practices in nursing care and participate in continuous professional development.
Experience
* Previous experience in a nursing role is preferred, particularly within a primary care setting.
* Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology to provide effective patient care.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional patient care with empathy and professionalism.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients and colleagues.
* A valid nursing qualification and registration with the relevant regulatory body are essential. We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives through quality healthcare delivery.
Job description
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse in delivering health services:
a. Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy
b. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
c. Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives
d. Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisation
e. Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice
f. Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access
g. As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
h. Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
i. Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition
j. Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally
k. Work within national and local protocols where these exist
l. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
m. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
n. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
o. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events
p. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
q. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
r. Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
s. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
t. Lead on public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)
u. Provide travel advice services
v. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
w. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
x. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance
y. Maintain chronic disease registers and implement an effective call/recall system
z. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
aa. Chaperone patients where necessary
bb. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
cc. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse has the following wider responsibilities:
a. Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Support and participate in shared learning in order to improve patient care
d. Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs
e. Support with the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients
f. Support in the coordination of the nursing team rota
A person specification will be supplied to you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Transport links
Licence/Certification:
* NMC (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RKVNJ 290925
Expected start date: 03/11/2025