Job summary
We are a busy dual location practice who is looking for a practice nurse as many of our current nurses are sadly retiring.
We are mainly looking for a Treatment Room nurse, although any additional knowledge of chronic conditions would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the
effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based
practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team,
the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the
entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical
areas such as infection
prevention and control, health promotion, chronic
disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well
as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and
delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
This organisation must ensure that the post holder has
access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual
in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day
basis.
About us
We are a busy dual site practice with 24,000 student. Our demographic is a mix of families, elderly, students, professors, and a bail hostel. We love the variety this gives us!
We currently employ around 70 people, with multiple GPs, paramedics, a physician's associate, pharmacists, and of course, our wonderful reception and admin team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of
the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other
tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing
levels:
- 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 manager
- To support
in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice
manager
- To
develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the
frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- To
assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is
appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
- To
develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
- To
implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
that promote health and wellbeing
- To
identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term
conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
- As
required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with
clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- As
required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Provide
wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
- To
review patient medications to enhance compliance
- To
provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter
medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To
co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To
request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To
oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as
necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
- To
maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To
ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
- To
ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To
ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To
assist GPs with minor surgery when required
- To
prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- 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 support patients in the use of their
prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of
practice)
- 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
In addition to the primary key responsibilities,
the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
- Develop
and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising
the audit cycle
- Develop,
review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
- Support
all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting
appraisals and training needs analyses as required
- Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
- 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)
- Coordinate
the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient
needs
- Lead
the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing
the provision of services to patients
- Support the practice team with the
reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring
conformance to extant legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of
the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other
tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing
levels:
- 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 manager
- To support
in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice
manager
- To
develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the
frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- To
assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is
appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
- To
develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
- To
implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
that promote health and wellbeing
- To
identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term
conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
- As
required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with
clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- As
required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Provide
wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
- To
review patient medications to enhance compliance
- To
provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter
medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To
co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To
request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To
oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as
necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
- To
maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To
ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
- To
ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To
ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To
assist GPs with minor surgery when required
- To
prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- 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 support patients in the use of their
prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of
practice)
- 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
In addition to the primary key responsibilities,
the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
- Develop
and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising
the audit cycle
- Develop,
review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
- Support
all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting
appraisals and training needs analyses as required
- Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
- 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)
- Coordinate
the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient
needs
- Lead
the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing
the provision of services to patients
- Support the practice team with the
reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring
conformance to extant legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered with the NMC
- - Registered Smear taker
- - Degree in nursing
Desirable
- - Experience in managing chronic illness
Experience
Desirable
- - Experience in working in primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered with the NMC
- - Registered Smear taker
- - Degree in nursing
Desirable
- - Experience in managing chronic illness
Experience
Desirable
- - Experience in working in primary care
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
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Additional information
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).