An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly, well‑organised, forward‑thinking practice. We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our Nursing team to provide a high quality service to our patients.
This post is for 20 to 25 hours per week worked over 3 to 4 days in line with the operational needs of the practice. The successful candidate will be required to work Wednesday to Fridays. The role includes occasional home visits and applicants must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about patient care and proactive in improving quality within a primary care setting. The new practice nurse can expect to be working in an encouraging and supportive practice environment. They will undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care or treatment in conjunction with our clinical team and practice policies.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, it is essential that the successful candidate is able to carry out:
* 1. Cervical Screening
* 3. Respiratory reviews
* 4. Childhood & adult immunisations
* 8. Weight management and healthy lifestyle advice
* 9. Learning Disability annual reviews
Job responsibilities
* a. To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
* b. To support in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
* c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
* d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence‑based practice
* e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
* f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
* g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long‑term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
* h. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
* i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
* j. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
* k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance
* l. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over‑the‑counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
* m. To co‑ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
* n. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
* o. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
* p. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
* q. To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
* r. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
* s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
* t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
* u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
* v. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
* w. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
* x. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
* y. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
* z. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
* aa. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over‑the‑counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
* bb. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
* cc. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
* dd. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
* ee. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
* ff. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in General Practice, with good knowledge of Primary Care and the NHS
* Chronic disease management e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD
* Wound care, ECGs, Venipuncture and Injections
* Experience working within defined clinical protocols
* Immunisations; child and routine
* Good knowledge of clinical governance
* Understands the requirements for PGDs and associated policy
* Keen interest in Respiratory Management
* Working with learning disability, elderly or housebound pts
* Experience of using a range of IT including knowledge of using SystmOne.
Qualifications
* Registered NMC Nursing Degree
Qualities and Attributes
* A real desire to provide quality service to patients.
* Able to work as a team member and autonomously
* Able to work calmly under pressure.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Effective time management - planning and organising
* Flexible and cooperative
* Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
* Reliable and resourceful.
* An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
* Ability to work in a changing environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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