Qualified Practice Nurse

Job summary Due to the increasing population of our surrounding communities, we are looking to recruit a keen and committed salaried Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team.The Practice requires the successful candidate to work 15 to 20 hours per week, across both our High Wycombe and Hazlemere sites.
We are very flexible to accommodate different working patterns for the right candidate.
We value a good work life balance and pride ourselves on our great staff retention and open ethos that enables you to get involved in the decisions that affect our delivery of care to patients.You will become a key part of the team, already consisting of 4 Practice Nurses and 2 Health Care Assistants.
The Nursing Team is supported by experienced GPs, management and administrative teams as well as our wider PCN attached team including pharmacists, paramedics and social prescribers.We are a well-established practice serving 13,500 patients across two sites in High Wycombe, a large, diverse town in Buckinghamshire with excellent schools and amenities, minutes away from countryside with great transport links to London.We offer a contract with 5 weeks annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and a NHS Pension.Informal chats/visits are welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact Alan Dunham (Practice Manager) or Jenny White (Nurse Team Manager) on 01494 526006.
Alternatively email The desired start date would be Monday 6th January 2025, but this is flexible.Please apply via NHS website.
Main duties of the job The PracticeNurse (PN) will work as part of the clinical team providing personal medicalservices to our patients.
You will work collaboratively withinthe general practice team to meet the needs of the patients includingtreatment, preventative care, screening & patient education.Responsibilities of our PN include:Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with GPs or independently to agreed protocols.Assist in checking, ordering & maintaining stock levels inclinical room.Assess,plan, develop, implement & evaluate individual treatment plans for patientswith a known long term condition.Proactivelyidentify, diagnose & manage patients who are at risk of developing a longterm condition (LTC).Workwith other clinicians to diagnose, monitor, manage & treat LTC, including non-drug based treatments & in-line with national/local policies & practice needs.Undertake agreed procedures including Blood Test/pressure, height & weight-body mass index, venepuncture, ECG, peak flowreadings, inhaler technique, spirometry, cytology & vaccinations.Prioritisehealth problems & intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,urgent & emergency care.Provideinformation, advice & deliver health promotion.Support & guide patients who are attending for family planning advice.Support & manage the needs of the women attending for cervical cytology.Any Administrative tasks as required.
About us Desborough & Hazlemere Surgery is a well-established practice serving 13,500 patients across two sites in High Wycombe, a large, diverse town in Buckinghamshire.You will become a key part of the team, already consisting of 8 GPs (including 2 Partners), experienced and organised Nursing Team (4 PNs & 2 HCAs), management and administrative teams as well as our wider Primary Care Network attached team including pharmacists, paramedics and social prescribers.There is a friendly atmosphere established at both our sites, a long we a 'can do' work ethic.
There is a loyal and well established team in place, with a very low staff turnover rate.All staff are invited to have an input into the development and smooth running of the Practice.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION PRACTICE NURSEJob Summary:The Practice Nurse will work as part of the clinical team providing personal medical services to the patients in the practice.
They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients including treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.
This also includes undertaking administrative tasks as required.Responsibilities Include:Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice: Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
Assist in checking, ordering and maintaining stock levels in clinical rooms.
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long term condition.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage patients who are at risk of developing a long term condition.
Work with other clinicians to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long term conditions, including non-drug based treatments and in-line with national and local policies and practice needs.
Undertake agreed procedures which include but are not exhaustive.Blood pressure, height and weight-body mass index, venepuncture, ECG, peak flow readings, inhaler technique, spirometry, cytology, travel and childhood vaccinations, interpretation of blood results via the pathology link.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent and emergency care.
Provide information and advice, and deliver health promotion.
Support and guide women who are attending for family planning advice.
Support and manage the needs of the women attending for cervical cytology.
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the Nation Service Framework (NSF) for mental health.Communication and professional responsibilities: Demonstrate sensitive communication, to ensure that patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
Communicate sensitively and support patients who are receiving bad news.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the different methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and language difficulties.
Maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and external stakeholders.
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
Work within your own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Deliver care according to the practices policies, the NSF and National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
Understand and implement legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable children and adults, being aware of practice and local safeguarding procedures.
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular audits and reports.
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols.
In participation with the Nurse Team Manager, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
Review and process information about patients using accurate read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and audit processes.
Personal and People Development: Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of practice staff with special responsibility for nursing staff.
Maintain and take responsibility for your own development, learning and performance by attendance at courses, training and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development.
This including clinical supervision.
Participate in the engagement of practice based commissioning (PBC) or similar activities.
Keep up-to-date with new developments locally and nationally identifying those that will enhance the teams or organisations work.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Confidentiality: Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of the post including Information Governance and Freedom of Information.
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.
They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice Staff and other healthcare workers.
They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation.
All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Disclosures of confidential information or disclosures of any data of a personal nature may result in prosecution for an offence under the Data Protection Act 1984/1998 or an action for civil damages in addition to disciplinary action by the Doctor, which might include dismissal.Equality and Diversity:The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.Health & Safety:The post-holder is required to take responsible care for the health and safety of him/herself and other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work.
The post holder is also required to adhere to the Practices health and safety regulations.
Equal Opportunities:The Practice welcomes all persons without regards to age, ethnic or national origin, gender or sexual orientation, religion, lifestyle, presenting illness, marital or parental status or disability.
We aim to provide a non-judgemental service at all times.Other duties:The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties according to the needs of the practice.
The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, but rather than outline of the main areas of responsibility.
Any reasonable changes will be discussed and agreed with the post holder before variations to the job description are made.This post is subject to DBS clearance.
Person Specification Qualities and Attributes Essential An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure Able to work in a changing environment Able to use own initiative Desirable Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Other Essential Hold a current and full driving license and have access to a car A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) check Experience Essential Experience of working in accordance with the NMC - The Code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives Experience of working in a Primary Care Environment Experience of Microsoft Office software Experience of dealing with the public/patients Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures Desirable Experience of QOF and clinical audits Experience of Clinical systems such as EMIS, DocMan, AccuRX and ICE Commitment to the local area Awareness of Equality and Diversity principles Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act Leadership and management experience Minimum of one year experience working as a Practice Nurse in the UK Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Recognised Qualification to Diploma Level or above Evidence of continued personal and professional development Appropriate safeguarding training Registered on the National Medical Performers List UK work permit (if required) Knowledge/Skills Essential Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post Specific nursing skills / qualifications Excellent communication skills