Job summary
As
a General Practice Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care, health
assessments, and treatments to patients, working closely with GPs and other
healthcare professionals. Your role will involve patient education, chronic
disease management, and participation in health promotion activities, all while
adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct and the partnerships policies
Main duties of the job
Conduct patient assessments including history
taking physical examinations and vital signs monitoring relevant to role
Administer treatments and procedures such as wound
care ECGs Doppler assessments blood pressure checks and injections
Provide immunisations including child and travel
vaccinations and perform cervical screening
Provide contraceptive care and advice
Support
the management of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes asthma COPD and cardiovascular disease
Monitor
and review treatment plans ensuring they align with best practices and patient
needs.
Collaborate
with GPs and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care
Promote
healthy lifestyles and offer guidance on diet exercise and smoking cessation
Maintain
accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring all treatments and
consultations are documented in the practices computerised system
Monitor
and manage medical supplies, including the ordering of vaccines drugs and
laboratory materials
Participate
in practice meetings, contributing to discussions on patient care practice
development and policy updates
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team,
supporting colleagues and sharing expertise to improve patient outcomes
Maintain
a Personal Learning Plan to ensure compliance with revalidation requirements
and NMC standards
About us
Living
Well Partnershipis
made up of 8 GP surgeries working innovatively to change the way we deliver
great patient care and fast, effective patient communication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct patient assessments including history
taking, physical examinations and vital signs monitoring relevant to role
Administer treatments and procedures such as wound
care ECGs Doppler assessments blood pressure checks and injections
Provide immunisations including child and travel
vaccinations and perform cervical screening
Provide contraceptive care and advice
Support
the management of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes asthma COPD and cardiovascular disease
Monitor
and review treatment plans ensuring they align with best practices and patient
needs
Collaborate
with GPs and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care
Promote
healthy lifestyles and offer guidance on diet exercise and smoking cessation
Maintain
accurate and detailed patient records ensuring all treatments and
consultations are documented in the practices computerised system
Monitor
and manage medical supplies including the ordering of vaccines drugs and
laboratory materials
Participate
in practice meetings, contributing to discussions on patient care practice
development and policy updates
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting colleagues and sharing expertise to improve patient outcomes
Maintain
a Personal Learning Plan to ensure compliance with revalidation requirements
and NMC standards
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct patient assessments including history
taking, physical examinations and vital signs monitoring relevant to role
Administer treatments and procedures such as wound
care ECGs Doppler assessments blood pressure checks and injections
Provide immunisations including child and travel
vaccinations and perform cervical screening
Provide contraceptive care and advice
Support
the management of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes asthma COPD and cardiovascular disease
Monitor
and review treatment plans ensuring they align with best practices and patient
needs
Collaborate
with GPs and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care
Promote
healthy lifestyles and offer guidance on diet exercise and smoking cessation
Maintain
accurate and detailed patient records ensuring all treatments and
consultations are documented in the practices computerised system
Monitor
and manage medical supplies including the ordering of vaccines drugs and
laboratory materials
Participate
in practice meetings, contributing to discussions on patient care practice
development and policy updates
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting colleagues and sharing expertise to improve patient outcomes
Maintain
a Personal Learning Plan to ensure compliance with revalidation requirements
and NMC standards
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- experienced Practice Nurse
Desirable
- Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.
Skills
Essential
- You would be friendly and approachable, with good interpersonal skills and effective communication.
- You are competent and committed to high quality care with an awareness of your own limitations and when to seek advice.
- You will be confident to start working effectively from the offset, and willing to undertake necessary training when asked to do so.
- You will manage your time well.
- Computer literacy is essential.
- Necessary training and support in clinical skills and clinical documentation systems will be provided.
- Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Practice Nurse experience
Desirable
- Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- experienced Practice Nurse
Desirable
- Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.
Skills
Essential
- You would be friendly and approachable, with good interpersonal skills and effective communication.
- You are competent and committed to high quality care with an awareness of your own limitations and when to seek advice.
- You will be confident to start working effectively from the offset, and willing to undertake necessary training when asked to do so.
- You will manage your time well.
- Computer literacy is essential.
- Necessary training and support in clinical skills and clinical documentation systems will be provided.
- Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Practice Nurse experience
Desirable
- Experience in Chronic respiratory disease management is desirable.
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).
