Job summary We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our nursing team.We are a multidisciplinary Practice that includes GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nursing, Health Care Assistants, and Physiotherapists.
Main duties of the job To be fully proficient in Chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, contraceptive reviews, wound care including compression, as well as other general treatment room duties.To provide support to junior members of the nursing team including healthcare assistants and will direct their work to ensure that the Practices provide high quality care.You will oversee infection control standards and cold chain compliancy.
About us To work within NMC Code of Conduct and to agreed Practice standards and protocolsOversee recall systems for chronic diseases, cervical screening, immunisations, and other key areas as relevant to Practice NursingDelivery effective implementation of management of patients with Chronic Diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes Framework, local quality schemes and national quality schemesSupport the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the wider teamEncourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice-based teams and multidisciplinary workingOversee infection control and cold chain systems to ensure compliancyEnsure that all nurse-related Care Quality Commission evidence table indicators are compliant, demonstrating evidence, review, and audit cycle Job description Job responsibilities Participate in an annual appraisalActively participate in clinical and practice meetingsDevelops clinical protocols for the surgery and the team.Clinical dutiesProvide Chronic disease management for Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, and CHD/CVDPerform cervical screening and promote breast awarenessAdminister adult and paediatric injectionsProvide adult and child immunisations ensuring full achievement of targetsEnsure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugsUndertake venepuncture and electrocardiographyUndertake wound care/ management / dressing techniquesUndertake leg ulcer management, dopplers and compression bandagingProvide advice on lifestyle issues, assisting and supporting patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriatelyParticipate in the smoking cessation serviceDeliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patientsRecognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies, and be aware of local, referral proceduresWork with safeguarding teams where relevantEnsure that current evidence-based approaches to patient care are standard practiceApply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuriesUndertake first aid and management of emergencies, burns, haemorrhages, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacksProvides a comprehensive family planning serviceAudit outcomes of care against standards and initiate change as necessary ensuring follow-up audit cycleMaintain and update disease registers Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications - Essential criteria Nursing degree or other relevant nursing qualification granting professional license to practice primary care nursing Qualified in chronic disease management for Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHD/CVD Wound dressing and leg compressions Cervical screening qualification Venepuncture and electrocardiography.
Experience - Essential criteria Positive attitude Ability to multitask Strong planning and organisational skills Excellent communication skills Highly motivate Excellent telephone manner Excellent negotiation skills Demonstrable problem-solving experience Highly experienced Practice Nurse Experienced in delivering chronic disease management Experienced in delivering cervical screening Experienced in vaccinations, injections, and immunisations Experienced in wound care management, dressing techniques, leg ulcer management and dopplers.
Experienced in overseeing infection control systems to achieve compliancy.
Experienced in maintaining cold chain compliancy Desirable Desirable criteria Experience of working in a GP practice Working via System One Previous experience of Care Quality Commission evidence table to achieve nursing-related indicators to a high standards Stable career history showing clear commitment and progression Independent prescribing qualification Experience Essential Experience - Essential criteria Positive attitude Ability to multitask Strong planning and organisational skills Excellent communication skills Highly motivate Excellent telephone manner Excellent negotiation skills Demonstrable problem-solving experience Highly experienced Practice Nurse Experienced in delivering chronic disease management Experienced in delivering cervical screening Experienced in vaccinations, injections, and immunisations Experienced in wound care management, dressing techniques, leg ulcer management and dopplers.
Experienced in overseeing infection control systems to achieve compliancy.
Experienced in maintaining cold chain compliancy Desirable Previous experience of Care Quality Commission evidence table to achieve nursing - related indicators to a high standard, Stable career history, showing clear commitment and progression Independent prescribing qualification.
Experience of working in a GP practice working via System One.