Practice Nurse

Job summary Practice NursePart-time 25 - 30hours (negotiable)Markfield Medical Centre is seeking to appoint a PracticeNurse for approx.
25-30 hours per week.
(Hours and days to be agreed with thesuccessful candidate).
We are looking for someone who has excellent clinical andcommunication skills, coupled with a patient focussed approach to care.
Youmust be forward thinking and able to work independently as well as being a teamplayer.Our ideal candidate will be a band 6 Practice Nurse.Closing date for applications is 24th January2025.
Please send completed application form and CV to Main duties of the job The role is rewarding and varied.
It will suit someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and a good team player.
We are looking for someone who has experience and confidence in managing patients face to face as well as good organisational and communication skills.
Experience in Diabetes and Infection Control would be advantageous but not essential.
About us Markfield Medical centre is a rural practice caring for 7200 pride ourselves on a friendly patient centred service and our patient survey results reflect are an organised practice with high QOF achievements and have a good reputation in the locality.
We have a purpose-built building with adjoining pharmacy.We have an excellent team of 4 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs, a team of 10 receptionists, secretaries, and administrators, 3 HCAs, 2 Practice Nurses, a Lead prescribing nurse, Pharmacist, and a Clinical Practitioner.
We aim to deliver as many services to our patients within primary care as we can.
Job description Job responsibilities The 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: 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 ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy u.
To assist GPs with minor surgery when required v. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately w. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies x.
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs y.
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children z.
To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) aa.
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
bb.
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) cc.
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies dd.
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately ee.
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary key responsibilities In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to: a.
Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle b.
Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners c. Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required d. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care e. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care f. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate g. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, , root cause analysis (RCA) h. Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs i.
Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients j.
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation Person Specification Experience Essential Registered Nurse Nursing and Midwifery Council Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Experience/knowledge of Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Immunisations routine, childhood and travel Womens health cervical cytology, contraception, etc.
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Travel medicine Chronic disease management awareness for: Diabetes Hypertension CHD Asthma Spirometry Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure Excellent communication skills, written and oral Effective time management, planning and organising Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills Clear, polite telephone manner Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service DBS check Occupational Health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development CPD commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse Desirable Effectively utilise resources Motivated, forward thinker Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, , benchmarking Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Qualifications Essential Qualified registered nurse with practice nurse experience