Practice Nurse

Millstream Medical Centre

The closing date is 10 October 2024

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly, forward-thinking and innovative team. You will be working alongside 2 other experienced practice nurses, providing the whole range of practice nursing duties. We encourage and support learning and professional development and have access to training from our CCG.

Main duties of the job

Provide direct patient care, including conducting assessments, administering vacines and performing treatments
Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures
Monitor patients' vital signs and record medical information accurately
Educate patients on health management and provide guidance on preventive care
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and maintain a clean and safe environment
Adhere to professional standards, ethical guidelines, and legal requirements

About us

Our mission statement is to be committed to providing high quality, patient centred care using a multi-disciplinary team approach, with patient and staff wellbeing at the heart of our Sarum Health Group family.

Do you think you could fit in with our well-oiled unit here at Sarum Health Group?

About us:

12,433 patient practice in rural Wiltshire
Main surgery at Salisbury with branch surgery at Larkhill
CQC rating Good
High QOF achievers due to our efficient admin support team
Part of the Salisbury Plain PCN with expanding team which includes for our practice Paramedic (Home Visiting Team), Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapist and a GPA.
Workflow optimisation for data team, reduced admin for ANPs
On-site dispensary located in at our branch site in Larkhill
SystmOne Web clinical system, also using Cinapsis, AccuRX, SystmConnect, T-Quest and TeamNet.
Full complement administration team who oversee letter processing, insurance reports, solicitor reports and all other non-NHS works, safeguarding reports and referrals.
Enhanced hours as part of our PCN network of practices
1 intermediate care bed which we provide a weekly on-site clinic with limited number of patients.
Nurse-led chronic disease clinics.
Comprehensive clinical pathways that are ever evolving.
Continued personal development support.

Date posted

04 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0510-24-0005

Job locations

Avon Approach

Salisbury

SP1 3SL

Larkhill Medical Centre

Willoughby Road

Larkhill

Wiltshire

SP4 8QY

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full copy of the job description can be found in the attachements.

Primary responsibilities:

The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be, onoccasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels and current competency:

To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.
To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
To provide wound care to patients
To provide travel medicine services
To request pathology services as necessary
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively
To maintain chronic disease registers
To develop, implement and embed well woman clinics
To chaperone patients where necessary
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary responsibilities:

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to:

Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments.
Support members of the nursing/clinical team.
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate.
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full copy of the job description can be found in the attachements.

Primary responsibilities:

To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.
To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
To provide wound care to patients
To provide travel medicine services
To request pathology services as necessary
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively
To maintain chronic disease registers
To develop, implement and embed well woman clinics
To chaperone patients where necessary
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary responsibilities:

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to:

Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments.
Support members of the nursing/clinical team.
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate.
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QoF) Working autonomously in a Practice Nurse role

Qualifications

Essential

Registered with Professional body Relevant Nursing/health degree Experience working in General Practice/Primary Care setting

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QoF) Working autonomously in a Practice Nurse role

Qualifications

Essential

Registered with Professional body Relevant Nursing/health degree Experience working in General Practice/Primary Care setting

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Millstream Medical Centre

Address

Avon Approach

Salisbury

SP1 3SL

Employer's website

https://sarumhealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Millstream Medical Centre

Address

Avon Approach

Salisbury

SP1 3SL

Employer's website

https://sarumhealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Jessica Riva

jessica.riva@nhs.net

07739360262

Date posted

04 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0510-24-0005

Job locations

Avon Approach

Salisbury

SP1 3SL

Larkhill Medical Centre

Willoughby Road

Larkhill

Wiltshire

SP4 8QY

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