Job summary
Practice
Nurse
Up to
32 hours per week
Wellington
is an attractive market town just off the M5 and
near the A303 set in picturesque West Somerset countryside and close to
the North Devon coast and Exmoor. It offers
an unrivalled quality of life while having great rail and road links to Bristol, Exeter, Bath and London. If you are
into fitness, outdoor pursuits or the Arts, you will find everything to be
easily accessible from this location. The primary schools of Somerset are justly renowned and
Wellington School is a high performing independent co-educational secondary
school with many international students. Wellington itself has many small shops and
local businesses that have vanished from many High streets.
This
is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team. A high standard of patient care is our utmost priority together with the
work-life balance of our GPs, nurses and staff. This is a chance for a like-minded individual
to join us in making our excellent service available to the wider community in Wellington
and the surrounding rural area.
Main duties of the job
- Venepuncture, handling of
specimens.
- Undertaking diagnostic tests and
screening procedures within agreed practice protocols (e.g. ECG and
cervical cytology).
- Immunisation and vaccination of
children, adults and travellers.
- Ear examination and syringing.
- Wound care, dressings and removal
of sutures.
- First aid and management of
emergencies e.g. burns, haemorrhage, shock cardiac arrest. Triage of
injuries.
- To
provide appropriate signposting to the relevant clinician or external
organisation whilst ensuring that the patient receives appropriate ongoing care
- To
promote high standards of patient care by the application of a systematic
triage approach and undertake comprehensive holistic assessments of
person-centred care needs
- To
ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed promptly and in a safe
manner
- To
maintain the confidentiality of matters relating to patients and patient care
in accordance with the NMC guidelines
- To
communicate complex and sensitive information concerning a patients medical
condition effectively to patients/carers, recognising that sometimes there are
barriers to understanding
- To
understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive
behaviour, referring patients appropriately
- To
recognise, triage and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To
support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with
local and national policies
About us
Luson Surgery has four doctors, is well supported by 2 prescribing Nurse Practitioners, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, a First Contact Practitioner, a Wellbeing Adviser and a Village Agent.
You will be welcomed into a well-supported learning environment where professional development is actively encouraged.
Forget the chaos and breathe the clean air!
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:
- Venepuncture, handling of
specimens.
- Undertaking diagnostic tests and
screening procedures within agreed practice protocols (e.g. ECG and
cervical cytology).
- Immunisation and vaccination of
children, adults and travellers.
- Ear examination and syringing.
- Wound care, dressings and removal
of sutures.
- First aid and management of
emergencies e.g. burns, haemorrhage, shock cardiac arrest. Triage of
injuries.
- Care and maintenance of equipment.
- New patient checks.
- To
provide appropriate signposting to the relevant clinician or external
organisation whilst ensuring that the patient receives appropriate ongoing care
- To
promote high standards of patient care by the application of a systematic
triage approach and undertake comprehensive holistic assessments of
person-centred care needs
- To
maintain clear, concise and accurate documentation within the systems provided
- To
ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed promptly and in a safe
manner
- To
maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams to the benefit of
the patient
- To
maintain the confidentiality of matters relating to patients and patient care
in accordance with the NMC guidelines
- To
communicate complex and sensitive information concerning a patients medical
condition effectively to patients/carers, recognising that sometimes there are
barriers to understandinga.
To
foster good public relations by ensuring courtesy and discretion when dealing
with patients and their relatives
- To
support and advise patients on the promotion of health, prevention of
ill-health and the self-management of their health within their limitations
- To
recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of
the individual and act on the findings
- To
ensure that care given is supported by the best available evidence and local
policies and procedures
- To
deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- To
understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive
behaviour, referring patients appropriately
- To
uphold the confidentiality of all records/information held by Luson
Surgery. This duty lasts indefinitely
and will continue after you leave your employment at this practice. All information which identifies individuals
in whatever form should be managed locally with the Confidentiality Policy and
in general in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018
- To
maintain professional competency whilst remaining current and in date for NMC
revalidation
- To
ensure read codes are used effectively
- To
recognise, triage and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To
support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with
local and national policies
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the lead practice nurse may be
requested to:
- Ordering of supplies and equipment.
- Support
junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary
- To
assist in screening procedure undertaken by the practice
- Assist
in the management of patients with chronic illnesses
- Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
- 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:
- Venepuncture, handling of
specimens.
- Undertaking diagnostic tests and
screening procedures within agreed practice protocols (e.g. ECG and
cervical cytology).
- Immunisation and vaccination of
children, adults and travellers.
- Ear examination and syringing.
- Wound care, dressings and removal
of sutures.
- First aid and management of
emergencies e.g. burns, haemorrhage, shock cardiac arrest. Triage of
injuries.
- Care and maintenance of equipment.
- New patient checks.
- To
provide appropriate signposting to the relevant clinician or external
organisation whilst ensuring that the patient receives appropriate ongoing care
- To
promote high standards of patient care by the application of a systematic
triage approach and undertake comprehensive holistic assessments of
person-centred care needs
- To
maintain clear, concise and accurate documentation within the systems provided
- To
ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed promptly and in a safe
manner
- To
maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams to the benefit of
the patient
- To
maintain the confidentiality of matters relating to patients and patient care
in accordance with the NMC guidelines
- To
communicate complex and sensitive information concerning a patients medical
condition effectively to patients/carers, recognising that sometimes there are
barriers to understandinga.
To
foster good public relations by ensuring courtesy and discretion when dealing
with patients and their relatives
- To
support and advise patients on the promotion of health, prevention of
ill-health and the self-management of their health within their limitations
- To
recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of
the individual and act on the findings
- To
ensure that care given is supported by the best available evidence and local
policies and procedures
- To
deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- To
understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive
behaviour, referring patients appropriately
- To
uphold the confidentiality of all records/information held by Luson
Surgery. This duty lasts indefinitely
and will continue after you leave your employment at this practice. All information which identifies individuals
in whatever form should be managed locally with the Confidentiality Policy and
in general in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018
- To
maintain professional competency whilst remaining current and in date for NMC
revalidation
- To
ensure read codes are used effectively
- To
recognise, triage and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To
support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with
local and national policies
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the lead practice nurse may be
requested to:
- Ordering of supplies and equipment.
- Support
junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary
- To
assist in screening procedure undertaken by the practice
- Assist
in the management of patients with chronic illnesses
- Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
- Support the practice team with the reviewing and
implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to
extant legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active NMC Registration
- General Practice Experience
Desirable
- Qualified in Diabetes Management
- Qualified in Cytology
- Experience of INR monitoring
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active NMC Registration
- General Practice Experience
Desirable
- Qualified in Diabetes Management
- Qualified in Cytology
- Experience of INR monitoring
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
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).
