Job Summary
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
The core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.
To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence based practice
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
Provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and NSF
To diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions as required
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
Co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with existing legislation
Ensure read codes are used effectively by all member of the nursing team
Ensure appropriate use of the chronic disease registers
Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
About Us
Sandford Surgery is a small, friendly NHS practice located in the Parish of Sandford, about a mile from Wareham and7 miles from Poole.
Details
Date posted
03 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A2235-25-0000
Job locations
6A Tyneham Close
Sandford
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 7BQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the core responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to;
* Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle
* Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with Lead Practice Nurse/National Nursing Lead
* Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary
* Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
* Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
* Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
* Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach
* Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patients needs
* Lead the planning and implementation of changes withing the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients
* Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to existing legislation
Job Description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the core responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to;
* Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle
* Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with Lead Practice Nurse/National Nursing Lead
* Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary
* Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
* Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
* Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
* Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach
* Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patients needs
* Lead the planning and implementation of changes withing the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients
* Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to existing legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Experience of working within Primary Care
* Experience of chronic disease management
* Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* New patient medicals
* Requesting pathology tests and processing results
* Understanding requirement of PGDs and associated policies
* Womens health (cytology, contraception, etc)
* Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
* Chronic disease management (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, etc)
* Travel Medicine
* Spirometry
* Experience in infection prevention and control
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of working within Primary Care
* Experience of chronic disease management
* Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* New patient medicals
* Requesting pathology tests and processing results
* Understanding requirement of PGDs and associated policies
* Womens health (cytology, contraception, etc)
* Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
* Chronic disease management (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, etc)
* Travel Medicine
* Spirometry
* Experience in infection prevention and control
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sandford Surgery
Address
6A Tyneham Close
Sandford
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 7BQ
Employer's website
https://www.sandfordsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sandford Surgery
Address
6A Tyneham Close
Sandford
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 7BQ
Employer's website
https://www.sandfordsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr