Practice Nurse

Job summary Are you a dedicated and compassionate nurse looking for a role where you can make a real difference in patients lives?
Join our friendly and supportive GP practice, where your skills and passion for patient care will be valued and celebrated.Why work with us?
We pride ourselves on our warm, kind and collaborative environment where your contributions will be truly appreciated.You will enjoy a healthy work-life balance, modern facilities, and a team that values innovation, commitment and reliability.If youre enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to bring your unique skills to a practice that genuinely cares about its staff and patients, wed love to hear from you!Join us and be part of a team thats dedicated to making a positive impact every day.
Main duties of the job As a Practice Nurse, you will play a key role in providing essential patient care within our local community.
Your responsibilities will include: Delivering immunisations and vaccinations to patients of all ages.
Managing chronic disease clinics, such as asthma, diabetes, and hypertension.
Undertaking cervical screening and providing contraceptive advice.
Promoting health and wellbeing through lifestyle advice and patient education.You will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for our diverse patient community while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development.
About us We are a thriving, large GP practice serving a diverse community of over 15,000 patients.
Our dedicated team is made up of experienced GPs, ACP's, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, Pharmacists supported by excellent administrative staff, all working together to provide the highest standard of care possible to our diverse patient demographic.Our practice is dynamic, forward-thinking, with a strong focus on teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member of our team is valued and empowered to excel in their role.With modern facilities and access to ongoing professional development, we are committed to helping our staff grow and succeed.
We offer a healthy work-life balance, regular team events, and opportunities to contribute to shaping the future of patient care in our community.
Job description Job responsibilities 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 managerb.
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practicec.
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeingd.
To be instrumental in smear recall programmee.
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients healthf.
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSFg.
To review patient medications to enhance complianceh.
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine servicesi.
To request pathology services and process pathology results as requiredj.
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredk.
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislationl.
To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing teamm.
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registersn.
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policyo.
To assist GPs with minor surgery when requiredp.
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergenciesq.
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and childrenr.
To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)s. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)t.
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)u.
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policiesv.
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Desirable Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Family planning qualification Experience Essential Essential: Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working autonomously Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of infection prevention and control measures Clinical knowledge in the following: 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 Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice 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 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 Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively utilise resources Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse Desirable Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, , benchmarking Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management