Job summary
The Post Holder will work as a member of the nursing team under
the guidance of the Clinical Team to support the organisation and facilitation
of clinical care in a holistic manner to patients registered at Westleigh
Medical Practice.
The Post Holder is a Practice Nurse who, acting within their
professional boundaries within the NMC standards. You will perform routine tasks related to
patient care as directed by the Clinicians; Cytology Health Checks, Health
Promotion, ECGS, Asthma, Peak Flow Readings, Spirometry, Chronic disease
management including diabetes, respiratory disease, CVD, Routine immunisations,
childhood immunisations, chaperoning and assist patients where appropriate who
are being examined by another clinicians.
Main duties of the job
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert
care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the
general practice.
They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to
meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures,
and providing nurse leadership as required.
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as
directed by the clinical team.
Cytology
ECGs
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
Venepuncture
Urinalysis
Chronic disease management including diabetes, respiratory
disease, CVD
Routine adult/childhood immunisations
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being
examined by another clinician.
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Family Planning for example annual pill checks, administration of
Depo Injections.
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior
clinicians or GPs as appropriate.
Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
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-based treatment methods into a management plan
Review medication
About us
Our successful, high achieving and innovative Surgery with a ANP/GP
Joint Partnership, is offering you the opportunity to work with us. We are
looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join us working in a busy general
practice as part of our dedicated clinical team along with friendly and
supportive clinical and administrative staff.
We have approximately 4600 patients.
About us
Friendly practice team working cohesively to deliver high quality services.
Winner of CCG practice of the year 2018
Consistent high achievement of clinical indicators.
High patient satisfaction rates.
Dedicated to high quality patient care.
Excellent clinical, managerial and administrative support.
Training Practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder will work as a member of the nursing team under
the guidance of the Clinical Team to support the organisation and facilitation
of clinical care in a holistic manner to patients registered at Westleigh
Medical Practice.
The Post Holder is a Practice Nurse who, acting within their
professional boundaries within the NMC standards. You will perform routine tasks related to
patient care as directed by the Clinicians; Cytology Health Checks, Health
Promotion, ECGS, Asthma, Peak Flow Readings, Spirometry, Chronic disease
management including diabetes, respiratory disease, CVD, Routine immunisations,
childhood immunisations, chaperoning and assist patients where appropriate who
are being examined by another clinicians.
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert
care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the
general practice.
The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical
decision-making process.
They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to
meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures,
and providing nurse leadership as required.
About us
Friendly practice team
working cohesively to deliver high quality services.
Winner of CCG practice of
the year 2018
Consistent high achievement
of clinical indicators.
High patient satisfaction
rates.
Dedicated to high quality
patient care.
Excellent clinical, managerial
and administrative support.
Training Practice
Clinical
Duties
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as
directed by the clinical team.
Cytology
New Patient Health Checks/NHS Health Checks
ECGs
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
Venepuncture
Urinalysis
Chronic disease management including diabetes, respiratory
disease, CVD
Routine adult/childhood immunisations
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being
examined by another clinician.
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Family Planning for example annual pill checks, administration of
Depo Injections.
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior
clinicians or GPs as appropriate.
Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
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-based 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
Other Tasks will include:
Clean and sterilise equipment
Ordering of stock
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records as
per NMC guidelines.
A duty to advise senior clinicians of potential problems or errors
within the range of assigned tasks
Attend and participate in all Practice Meetings when required
To participate in developments within the practice and support QoF
requirements.
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Confidentiality:
To maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients,
staff and other users of the services in accordance with the General Data
Protection Regulations including outside of work environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder will work as a member of the nursing team under
the guidance of the Clinical Team to support the organisation and facilitation
of clinical care in a holistic manner to patients registered at Westleigh
Medical Practice.
The Post Holder is a Practice Nurse who, acting within their
professional boundaries within the NMC standards. You will perform routine tasks related to
patient care as directed by the Clinicians; Cytology Health Checks, Health
Promotion, ECGS, Asthma, Peak Flow Readings, Spirometry, Chronic disease
management including diabetes, respiratory disease, CVD, Routine immunisations,
childhood immunisations, chaperoning and assist patients where appropriate who
are being examined by another clinicians.
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert
care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the
general practice.
The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical
decision-making process.
They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to
meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures,
and providing nurse leadership as required.
About us
Friendly practice team
working cohesively to deliver high quality services.
Winner of CCG practice of
the year 2018
Consistent high achievement
of clinical indicators.
High patient satisfaction
rates.
Dedicated to high quality
patient care.
Excellent clinical, managerial
and administrative support.
Training Practice
Clinical
Duties
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as
directed by the clinical team.
Cytology
New Patient Health Checks/NHS Health Checks
ECGs
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
Venepuncture
Urinalysis
Chronic disease management including diabetes, respiratory
disease, CVD
Routine adult/childhood immunisations
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being
examined by another clinician.
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Family Planning for example annual pill checks, administration of
Depo Injections.
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior
clinicians or GPs as appropriate.
Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
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-based 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
Other Tasks will include:
Clean and sterilise equipment
Ordering of stock
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records as
per NMC guidelines.
A duty to advise senior clinicians of potential problems or errors
within the range of assigned tasks
Attend and participate in all Practice Meetings when required
To participate in developments within the practice and support QoF
requirements.
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Confidentiality:
To maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients,
staff and other users of the services in accordance with the General Data
Protection Regulations including outside of work environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Registered Practice Nurse
Desirable
- Desirable
- Relevant Health Care Degree.
- Independent prescribing qualification if possible but not essential
Experience
Essential
- Working autonomously in a Practice Nurse Role
- Experience of working within General Practice.
- Assess and manage children, including infants.
- Assessment of general acute medical conditions.
- Telephone Consultation/Remote Working via digital platform e.g Ask My GP.
- Management of patients with complex needs.
- Clinical examination skills.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Registered Practice Nurse
Desirable
- Desirable
- Relevant Health Care Degree.
- Independent prescribing qualification if possible but not essential
Experience
Essential
- Working autonomously in a Practice Nurse Role
- Experience of working within General Practice.
- Assess and manage children, including infants.
- Assessment of general acute medical conditions.
- Telephone Consultation/Remote Working via digital platform e.g Ask My GP.
- Management of patients with complex needs.
- Clinical examination skills.
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).
