Practice Nurse

Job summary An excitingopportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join The Bovey Tracey &Chudleigh Practice.
This is a permanentpositionof up to 36 hours per week.
Salary is negotiable depending on experience.
Main duties of the job The positionwill be well suited to an individual who has previous primary care nursing experience, withexperience in minor illness, womens health and chronic disease management.
The individual shouldbe enthusiastic about providing high-quality patient service with strongcommunication and administrative skills.
About us Here at The Bovey Tracey &Chudleigh Practice, our patients and staff are at the centre of everything wedo.
We strive to provide the highest standard of care to our patients and theirfamilies through a quality, safe and patient centred approach.
We havecreated environments where people can look forward to coming to work, feelempowered and benefit from working collaboratively with brilliant and talented colleagues.We harbour an environment of trust, honesty and empathy and we value education,research and evidence-based practice.We are a eight Partner rural training practice with eight salarieddoctors.
We have a varied and supportive clinical and administrative team,which includes two advanced nurse practitioners, four practice nurses, fivehealthcare assistants, a health and wellbeing coach, a socialprescribing link worker, a full complement of medical administrators and apharmacy team.
We have a growing list size of 15,025 and operate from two purpose-builtbuildings.
Job description Job responsibilities MainresponsibilitiesClinical Practice NursingWound ManagementUndertake uncomplicated dressingsUndertakesuture removalUndertakeDoppler readingsScreeningUndertake screening including BP checks, height, weight, BMI & UrinalysisCarryout Well Person Checks and New Patient MedicalsUndertakevenepuncture, following training.Health PromotionMake basic assessment of needs of patientProvide nuturional advice on Obesity, Raised Cholesterol, CHD and DiabetesMeasuresand records BMIUnderstand patients motivation to adapt their lifestyleOffer lifestyle advice on smoking and exercise and refers as appropriateVaccinations & ImmunisationsAdministerinjections under individual prescription or Patient Group Direction, followingtraining.Administerchildhood immunisations under individual prescription of Patient GroupDirection, following training.Ensuresafe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.Ear CareUndertakeear syringing, following training.Advisepatients about safe ear care.Infection ControlApplyinfection control measures within the Practice according to local and nationalguidelines.
This includes:-oUniversalhygiene precautions.oThecollection and handling of laboratory specimensoSegregationand disposal of waste materialsoDecontaminationof instruments and clinical equipmentoReportingand treatment of sharps injuriesoDealingwith blood and body fluid spillagesAssistpatients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.Emergency ManagementIscompetent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.Family PlanningHas abasic understanding of emergency contraception and refers patients asappropriate.Adviseson risk of pregnancy and has basic knowledge of contraception options,following training.Womens HealthHas aworking knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammographyscreening programmes.Candiscuss breast self awareness, demonstrate self-breast examination and providesupporting literature to patients.Mens HealthCandiscuss and give basic advice on male health issues and provide supportingliterature to patients.Care and Programme Management DiabetesHas abasic understanding of diabetesAssistsin the diagnosis of diabetic patients and makes appropriate referralsSuppliesappropriate material for patient educationIs ableto manage the emergency treatment of a diabetic patient withhypo/hyperglycaemic attack according to Practice Guidelines.Respiratory Disease ManagementHas abasic understanding of asthma care; its diagnosis, treatments and the principlesof self-management.Checkspatients inhaler techniques and measure peak flow readingsHas abasic understanding of COPD treatment to support patients and make appropriatereferrals.Nebulisepatients following assessment by GP/Senior Nurse.Cardiovascular DiseaseHas abasic understanding of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system.Identifyand advise patients on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease BP, lipid, glucose monitoring, family history, smoking, diet and exercise.Understandsthe basic management of patients with hypertension, angina, myocardialinfarction and cerebro-vascular accident.Clinical Practice LeadershipAssistin clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.Assistand teaches others in clinical setting, including unqualified staff.Act asan assessor/mentor to other staff where necessary.Workseffectively in a teamClinical Practice DevelopmentIs awareof current research approaches to patient care and incorporates this inPractice Has anunderstanding of the ethical dilemmas that impinge on general practice.Supportstructures that are in place for the smooth running of the Practice.Contributeto the efficient utilisation of the nursing resource.
Effective use of resources and stock controlwith an awareness of cost implications is required although no direct budgetaryresponsibilityAdditionalresponsibilitesComputer LiteratureEffective communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work as part of a team and independentlyAbility to organise, prioritise and manage timeeffectivelyAbility to work under pressureReliability and confidentialityOwn transportAbility to work flexible hours with priorarrangementCommunicationand Working RelationshipsTo liaise andwork closely with:All members of the PrimaryHealthcare TeamStaff in other areas of Primaryand Secondary HealthcarePatients and visitorsSocial ServicesStatutory and Voluntary Agencies Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered (1st Level) Nurse Desirable Has undertaken specific training relevant to Practice Nursing Diabetes or Respiratory.
Other Essential Computer Literate Driving Licence and own transport Experience Essential Venepuncture Immunisations & Vaccination Experience Ear Syringing 12 months post registration experience Desirable Diabetes Childhood Immunisations Cardiovascular Disease Screening & Management Womens Health Cervical Cytology Family Planning Travel Health & Immunisations Respiratory Care Asthma & COPD Diabetes Experience of working in Primary Care Setting Experience of supporting Health Care Assistants in the workplace Personal Requirements Essential Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
Professional attitude, reliability and confidentiality.
Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively.
Ability to work under pressure.
Able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.