Job summary We are looking to grow our team of Practice Nurses, we are a busy, friendly practice.
The Practice Nurse role will be to see patients for their annual chronic disease check, diabetes, asthma, hypertension etc.
carry out cervical screening, give injections baby immunisations and holiday vaccinations.
To carry out first dressings when necessary, and help run annual flu & Covid clinics.
To be available to help our HCA's when needed.
Deal with patients face to face or by telephone, and to carry out home visits for our housebound patients.
You will also be required to work an improved access shift which is pm.
Main duties of the job Ideally you will have experience in General Practice although training will be given to successful candidate if needed.
You must be flexible, reliable and willing to cover some sickness or holiday.
The ideal hours for this role will be to pm 3 days per week, but this is negoitable.
About us We are busy, friendly hard working practice, our team comprises of 3 GP Partners, 2 salaried GPs, 3 Nurse Practitioners/ANPs, 5 practice nurses, 5 HCAs, 2 Pharmacists, 3 Pharmacy technicians.
We have a large admin/reception team.
We work over 2 sites and have approximately 15500 patients.We are part of the Lowestoft PCN and have PCN staff working across all Lowestoft practices supporting us all.
Job description Job responsibilities JOBDESCRIPTIONPRACTICENURSERESPONSIBLE TO Clinically to the SeniorNurse Administratively to the PracticeManagerMAIN PURPOSETo work as a teammember with the colleagues and deliver optimum patient care.
Maintaining responsibility and accountabilityfor all care given by the Nurse.Responsibility toensure that all nursing care delivered to the Practice population is of thehighest standard, is effective and the patient needs are met and continuallyassessed.Maintainingresponsibility for the nursing care needs of patients identified by the Nurseand where care has been transferred to her by the Responsibility foridentifying care needs within the Practice population ( screening) andconsequently organising work to meet the needs identified.Direct involvementin Protocol and policy development and overall management of patient care,providing the nursing input to any decision-making processes affecting patientcare.Liaison with othermembers of the Primary Health Care team in order to provide continuity andeffective desired overall care of Practice patients.Management of thenursing and medical care of those patients with chronic Disease with theimplementation of agreed Protocols.
Maintaining a Disease Register and recall systems for thesepatients.
Continual assessment andreview of these patients and initiating treatment changes, self-managementguidelines as appropriate.Ability todemonstrate the rationale behind all Nursing care implemented, to continuallyassess, evaluate and alter the treatment given as necessary.Responsibility ofPractice Nurse to work independently as an autonomous accountablePractitioner.
Reflecting onworkload, current practice, ensuring that patient safety is never compromised.OTHERMAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssist in and perform routinetasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs.CytologyWound careRemoval of suturesTravel advice and immunisationsECGsHypertension managementEar syringingRoutineimmunisations/childhood immunisationsRequesting pathology tests, forexample urine culture, swabsFollowing agreed clinicalprotocols with referral to a senior nurse or GPs as appropriatePill checks/HRTMinor illnessHealth promotionParticipation in administrativesystems in the practiceAt all times there will be aneed to maintain accurate recordsA duty to advise senior nurseof potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasksAttend and participate in anypractice meetings when requiredOn occasion there may be arequirement to undertake home visitsInvolvement and participationin practice research activityAny other delegated dutiesappropriate to the postSPECIALREQUIREMENTS OF THE POSTAn understanding, acceptanceand adherence to the need for strict confidentialityAbility to use own judgment,resourcefulness and common senseA commitment to maintain ahigh professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspectsof nursing care relevant to the postA commitment to ensure allHealth and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met andreported to appropriate doctorA commitment to the effectiveuse of practice and NHS resourcesAn awareness of ownlimitations and experienceTo work only in accordancewith the NMC Code of Conduct and within the Scope of Professional PracticeTo have a writtenprofessional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio whichmeets the requirements of registration with the NMCCooperate with annualappraisal meetingsMembership of the RCN and aMedical Defence Body (the latter can be vicarious cover provided by the GPPartners medical defence organisation)Understand how to identify and act upon safeguardingconcerns (about children and vulnerable adults) in an appropriate manner (toLevel 2 East of England Guidance on Safeguarding Children).
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse English Maths Desirable Qualified in Diabetes Qualified in Cervical screening Qualified in Asthma Qualified in Injections (baby imms and travel) Experience Essential Experience of working within a nursing team Desirable Experience of working in a GP Practice