General Practice Nurse

Job summary We are looking for a registered General Practice Nurse to join our established and friendly nursing team at Glastonbury Surgery for 30 hours a week.
The role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse clinical portfolio and deliver high quality care in a modern and forward thinking environment.We would be interested in someone who already has an interest and qualifications in chronic disease management (see job description), or would be willing to undertake appropriate training in one or more of the disease areas.The successful candidate will be supported with a comprehensive and tailored induction plan, with a commitment to ongoing training and development.This is an ideal role for a qualified registered nurse looking to move into or continue working in general practice.You can find more information about the role of a General Practice Nurse by visiting the NHS website: If you would like to know more about the role and the potential opportunities, or you would like to have an informal chat, please get in touch.Closing date: 27 January 2025Interview date: 4 February 2025 (PM)Thank you for taking the time to read the job advert and we look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a skilled registered nurse to work as part of our nursing team to deliver a portfolio of services to the registered population:Wound ManagementScreeningHealth PromotionVaccinations and ImmunisationsEar CareInfection ControlEmergency Management - competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniquesChild Health ProtectionMens HealthFamily PlanningWomens HealthTravel Health AdviceChronic Disease Management About us We have a registered list size of 14,000 patients who are expertly cared for by a comprehensive and diverse multi-disciplinary team including; GPs, GP Registrars, Paramedic, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacy Technicians, administrative, secretarial & reception staff.The friendly and supportive working environment offers a structured and pleasant working day.
Benefits of working for the practice include a competitive annual leave entitlement, access to the NHS pension scheme, commitment to continued personal and professional development and free on-site parking.Glastonbury is a small, friendly market town set in the beautiful countryside of Somerset.
The Tor dominates the landscape alongside the ruins of the Abbey around which the town was established.
Glastonbury has both a medieval and spiritual history which has attracted over the years a diverse population who live alongside many long established families in the area.
This all contributes to the uniqueness of the town now famous for the annual Glastonbury Festival.
Glastonbury attracts complementary practices in the town; we however provide conventional family medicine as this suits the vast majority of our practice population.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB TITLE: General Practice NurseSALARY: £35,000 - £38,133 Pro Rata pa (dependant on experience)BASE: Glastonbury SurgeryHOURS: 30 hours per weekACCOUNTABLE TO: GPs, Senior Nurse, and Practice ManagerJOB SUMMARY: The post holder will provide care directly to patients with referral to GPs, as necessary.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:Wound ManagementPerform wound care using aseptic techniques Undertake uncomplicated dressings, including leg ulcers Suture and clip removal ScreeningUndertake opportunistic screening BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, smoking status Undertake opportunistic venepuncture INR monitoring Health PromotionProvide healthy eating advice to individuals Offer smoking cessation advice individually in opportunistic consultations Provide individual advice to patients about increasing activity or exercise Offer advice on recommended safe limits for alcohol consumption Complete referrals as appropriate Vaccinations and ImmunisationsAdminister injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service Develop and work to Patient Group Directions for POMs Ear CareUndertake ear syringing - following appropriate training Advise patients about safe ear care Infection ControlSupport patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines, this includes; Universal hygiene precautions The collection and handling of laboratory specimens Segregation and disposal of waste materials Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages Emergency ManagementCompetent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques Child Health ProtectionRecognises the signs, symptoms and categories of child abuse Understands the importance of recognition, observation, documentation and communication Is aware of child health procedures, statutory local procedures and points of referral Has knowledge of roles of other practitioners and agencies Understands basic legal issues around child abuse Men's HealthRaise awareness and give basic advice on issues covering Testicular self examination Incontinence and prostatic disease Sexual health Initiate opportunistic consultations with patients to cover issues of men's health Make appropriate referrals Family PlanningAdvise patients on available methods of contraception and refer as appropriate Support patients attending for emergency contraception and refer as appropriate Perform interval health checks for patients using hormonal contraception Teach patients how to reduce risk of sexually transmitted diseases and refer as appropriate Women's HealthAdvise patients on the national and local cervical cytology and mammography screening programmes Undertake a programme of cervical cytology sampling under supervision until competent Audit a minimum of twenty consecutive smears each year to demonstrate adequate sampling rates Promote breast self awareness, demonstrate breast self examination and provide supporting literature Advise patients about reducing the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and make appropriate referrals Take swabs for microscopy as directed Offer health promotion/lifestyle advice to patients Advise on basis incontinence management and make appropriate referrals Travel Health AdviceOffer a holistic approach to travel health including comprehensive advice for patients prior to travel including; Vaccinations and medications Malaria prophylaxis and bite avoidance Safe sex Food hygiene Sun protection First aid and emergency medication Health insurance Chronic Disease ManagementThe practice holds regular specialist practice nurse led chronic disease clinics for the following conditions: Diabetes, Heart Failure, Asthma & COPD.Assist and support with management of above clinics.
Personal and Professional DevelopmentAssist in clinical audit Act as a mentor to other staff as required Work effectively in the team Monitor and maintain the consistency of professional standards set Take appropriate action if standards are not being met Recognise the development needs of others Support other members of the team Participate in evidence based practice Be aware of current evidence based approaches to patient care and demonstrate this in practice Demonstrate clinical expertise in practice Participate in clinical supervision Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Desirable Post registration chronic disease training in one or more of the following areas: Diabetes, Heart Failure, Asthma & COPD.
Experience Desirable Practice nursing Chronic Disease Management within Primary Care Knowledge & Skills Essential Good interpersonal skills and work as part of a team.
Demonstrable experience of providing quality care.
Able to communicate clearly at all levels.
Proven capability to use own judgement and initiative.
Comfortable working under pressure.
Tidy and presentable appearance.
Desirable Good IT skills - use of the Microsoft Office package Experience of using EMIS Web.