Job Summary
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing services to the practice population and providing nursing assistance to all clinicians. Supported by the Head of Nursing, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring long‑term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures.
Responsibilities
* Assess and deliver up-to-date travel health advice including the administration of vaccines under patient group directions and provide verbal and written advice on appropriate travel health information.
* Implement and participate in immunisation and vaccination programmes for both children and adults under patient group directions.
* Review and document data using agreed READ codes to ensure accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and audit purposes.
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion, facilitating change in an holistic manner to include smoking, alcohol, diet and exercise where appropriate.
* Assess and sign‑post appropriately those patients presenting opportunistically with minor illness.
* Document telephone and surgery consultations according to NMC guidelines.
* Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral and the ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
* Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions.
* Promote and deliver the Cervical Cytology Screening Programme to all eligible patients.
* Implement and evaluate personalised treatment plans for patients with long‑term conditions in accordance with practice policies.
* Perform venepuncture and wound care management in line with local guidelines.
* Undertake spirometry, ECGs and urinalysis as appropriate.
* Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately, including anaphylaxis management according to UK guidelines.
* Assist clinicians in the provision of minor surgery.
* Obtain and document informed consent, following Fraser Guidelines where necessary.
* Apply infection control measures in accordance with local and national guidelines, including the annual infection control audit.
* Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines as per The Green Book.
* Maintain stock of drugs and medical consumables at agreed levels.
Experience and Essential Qualifications
* Practice nurse experience.
* Broad clinical knowledge of chronic disease management.
* Evidence of clinical professional development.
* First level registered nurse.
* Specialist practitioner qualification or equivalent experience.
* ENB 998 or equivalent.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
* Evidence of implementing research‑based practice.
* Commitment to working towards Nurse Practitioner status.
* Working towards degree level.
* Nurse Prescriber qualification.
Skills, Aptitudes and Personal Qualities
* Commitment to the quality of the patient journey and experience.
* Leadership skills.
* Awareness of current issues in Primary Care.
* Collaboration and partnership working skills.
* IT skills; proficiency in clinical system.
* High level of communication skills.
* Ability to think innovatively and challenge existing processes.
* Effective time management.
* Enthusiastic, innovative and motivated practitioner.
* Team player.
* Commitment to enhancing practice through audit and training.
Desirable Skills
* Effective teaching and assessment skills.
Contract and Remuneration
Permanent. Full‑time, flexible working. Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per year.
Location
Vale Farm, Watford Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 3HG, United Kingdom.
Employer Details
Sudbury Surgery – https://www.sudburysurgery.co.uk/
Contact
For questions about the job, contact: Natalie Dobson, Administration Assistant, natalie@nhsolutions.co.uk
Legal and Registration
Applicants must be registered with the UK nursing regulation board and must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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