Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide assessment, screening treatment, services, and health education advice.

Provide nursing treatment to patients using agreed protocols, including:

Cervical smears

Wound care / ulcer care

Removal of Sutures

New Patient Medicals

Urinalysis

ECGs

Peak Flow Readings

Venepuncture

Blood pressure measurements

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Assisting GPs/Sexual Health Nurse with minor surgery and coil fittings

Assist with the organisation and co-ordination of the provision of nursing services for the practice.

Provide general and specific health screening to the practice patients (within the agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Be competent in administration of childhood immunisation and travel vaccination.

Be competent and confident in managing people with long-term health conditions.

Interest in Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, COPD and Asthma.

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.

Triage patients wishing to see a health care professional, making and necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team.

Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug treatment methods into a management plan.

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

Work with patients to support compliance with, and adherence to, prescribed treatments.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication, medication regimes, side effects and interactions.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.

Implement and participate in vaccination programmes for both adults and children.

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures.

Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care.

Maintain and control injectable and oral drug stocks in the treatment room and surgery.

Advise manager regarding health and safety aspects. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures.

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens, including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc.

Oversee the duties undertaken by the HCA and assist with training and mentoring as and when required.

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded adequately on the computer.

Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy, and policy.

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Special Requirements of the Post

An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness, and common sense

A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post

A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the service delivery managers

A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources

An awareness of own limitations and experience

To work only in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice.

To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up-to-date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the NMC

Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings and clinical supervision meetings.

Person Specification

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Ability work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Desirable

• Knowledge of managing patients with Diabetes

Other

Essential

• Full registration with NMC
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the business
• Able to travel to all SHP sites
• DBS required

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in General Practice and/or Community Nursing
• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients
• Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
• Experience in childhood immunisation, womens health, wound care and general nursing

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Completion of Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Qualification

Desirable

• Independent/Supplementary nurse prescribing qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Solihull Healthcare Partnership

Address

Doctors Surgery

287 Haslucks Green Road

Shirley

Solihull

West Midlands

B90 2LW

Employer's website

https://solihullhealthcarepartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)