Job summary Due to retirement and our increasing list size the team at the Maltings Surgery have an excitingopportunity for a General Practice Nurse to join an outstanding, award winning practice anddevelop new skills whilst being supported by a friendly and innovative team.Serving nearly 19,000 patients on one site in the heart ofSt Albans shopping centre with its range of shops, cafes and restaurants.
Weare part of the Abbey Primary Care Network (PCN) formed on a mutual valuesbasis, between two collaborative neighbouring GP Practices in St. Albans andLondon Colney.The individual will receive significant support from theClinical team to develop in this role.
You will be responsible for the deliveryof general practice nursing to the whole practice population.
The focus of therole is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presentingwith long term conditions, and the provision of preventative healthcare to thepractice population.
Main duties of the job Conduct chronic disease management, particularly in asthmaand COPD clinics.Perform diagnostic and monitoring tests, such as spirometry(if trained).Educate patients on managing their respiratory conditionsand promote self-care.Administer vaccinations, including flu and pneumococcalimmunisations.Carry out general practice nursing duties, including woundcare, cervical cytology, and health checks.Work collaboratively with the team to improve respiratorycare pathways and patient outcomes.
About us The Nursing Team:Our long standing nursing team consists of a Lead Practice Nurse, Three Practice Nurses, a Nursing Associate and a HCA.
We are friendly team and worktogether in a supportive environment to care for patients.
We are looking foran individual who fits well into the team and is willing to learn.We are a large Practice and focus on the needs of our local people, we are a strong, well established and supportive team including an expanding team of GP's, Nurses, Pharmacists, Paramedics,other ARRS clinical roles, Patient Care Advisors (Reception), management and secretarial teams.
Job description Job responsibilities Job DescriptionTo provide clinical nursing service and support to other professionals and to patients of the practice including treatment, screening, chronic disease management and advice within the professional competence of the post holder.
Support and work effectively within the clinical team.Job ResponsibilitiesThe following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks.
This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: obtaining blood samples Electrocardiograms (ECGs) minor and complex wound management including leg ulcers and Removal of Sutures travel health advice and vaccinations child immunisations and advice family planning & womens health including cervical smears screening and helping patients to manage long term conditions Complete Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/SpirometryPrevious Experience:Essential Proven experience in a primary care or community setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to undertake further training for the advancement of the service where requiredDesirable It would be desirable for a nurse who has experience in general practice with a special interest in Respiratory, however these conditions are not essential.
Able to plan and organise, setting and maintaining goals and high standards for themselves and others Use EMIS or other clinical Systems Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration Experience Essential Good working knowledge of infection control procedures, protocols and guidance Knowledge of evidence base and current best practice in primary care including health promotion strategies, self-care and prevention Desirable Desirable Knowledge and experience in managing respiratory conditions (, asthma/COPD) Spirometry training or willingness to undertake training.
Post basic qualifications in primary care related nursing practice including Chronic disease management.
The post holder should have experience in cervical cytology and immunisations.