Job summary
We are looking for a forward thinking, conscientious and compassionate
Nurse to join our nursing team. You will
be registered with NMC and may be newly qualified or already have experience of
working within a GP Practice or PCN setting.
There is the opportunity to develop within the role and learn new
skills.
Main duties of the job
Scope
& main responsibilities:
a.
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
b.
To implement and evaluate individual treatment
plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
c.
To identify, manage and support patients at
risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to
patients health
d.
As required, to provide routine nursing care
to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
e.
Work within own competence and professional
code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
f.
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete
records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and
procedures.
g.
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload
in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
h.
To be able to perform all practice nurse
responsibilities such as childhood immunisations and cytology
18-24 hours per week
£29000-£35000 pro rata depending on experience
Interviews will take place week commencing 24th February 2025
About us
We are a two site practice based in the heart of Burgess Hill,
West Sussex. We provide GMS to a
registered list of 13,600 patients. We
have a team of 5 Partners, 6 associate GPs, a paramedic practitioner, clinical
pharmacist, care coordinators, social prescribers, an experienced nurse team
including 3 nurses and 3 HCAs and a very experienced and compassionate
reception team. We have an experienced
senior management team, led by our Practice Manager and we use EMIS clinical
system, AccuRx and eConsults.
We are a member practice of the Burgess Hill Villages Primary Care
Network, along with three other local practices. We strive to provide the highest level of
clinically safe and sustainable service to our patients whilst enabling our
practice team to flourish within a supportive and family-friendly
environment. We utilise technology to
improve our processes and embrace change where it can demonstrate better
outcomes for our patients and team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core and
aspirational responsibilities of the Practice Nurse Trainee. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
A.
To assess the needs of patients using a variety of means, ensuring
the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based
practice
B.
To be involved in the implementation and evaluation of individual
treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
C.
Learn effective triage skills, utilising all members of the
clinical team.
D.
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in
accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
E.
Learn how to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
F.
Learn how to review patient medications to enhance compliance and
effectively manage repeat prescribing
G.
Be able to provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed
and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
H.
To understand the provision of travel medicine services
I.
To learn how to request pathology services and process pathology
results as required
J.
To be able to understand the provision of chronic disease clinics,
delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to
secondary/specialist care as required
K.
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant
legislation
L.
To utilise SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of
the
M.
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease
register
N.
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
O.
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
P.
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
Q.
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental
health needs.
R.
To learn how to implement vaccination programmes for adults and
children
S.
To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or
over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
T.
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is
supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
U.
To learn how to delegate
clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is
within the scope of practice of the individual)
V.
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in
accordance with local and national policies
W.
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and
addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
X.
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core and
aspirational responsibilities of the Practice Nurse Trainee. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
A.
To assess the needs of patients using a variety of means, ensuring
the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based
practice
B.
To be involved in the implementation and evaluation of individual
treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
C.
Learn effective triage skills, utilising all members of the
clinical team.
D.
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in
accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
E.
Learn how to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
F.
Learn how to review patient medications to enhance compliance and
effectively manage repeat prescribing
G.
Be able to provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed
and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
H.
To understand the provision of travel medicine services
I.
To learn how to request pathology services and process pathology
results as required
J.
To be able to understand the provision of chronic disease clinics,
delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to
secondary/specialist care as required
K.
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant
legislation
L.
To utilise SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of
the
M.
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease
register
N.
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
O.
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
P.
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
Q.
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental
health needs.
R.
To learn how to implement vaccination programmes for adults and
children
S.
To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or
over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
T.
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is
supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
U.
To learn how to delegate
clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is
within the scope of practice of the individual)
V.
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in
accordance with local and national policies
W.
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and
addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
X.
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified nurse registered with the NMC
Experience
Essential
- 1. Excellent communication skills
- 2. Effective time management
- 3. Ability to follow clinical policy & procedure
- 4. Strong IT skills (preferably including NHS mail, EMIS, and Teams)
- 5. Commitment to ongoing CPD
- 6. Problem solver
- 7. DBS Check
- 8. Knowledge of Infection prevention and control
Desirable
- Clinical knowledge in the following:
- -Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- -ECGs
- -Venepuncture
- Understanding Chronic disease management awareness
- -Diabetes
- -Hypertension
- -CHD
- -Asthma
- -Spirometry
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified nurse registered with the NMC
Experience
Essential
- 1. Excellent communication skills
- 2. Effective time management
- 3. Ability to follow clinical policy & procedure
- 4. Strong IT skills (preferably including NHS mail, EMIS, and Teams)
- 5. Commitment to ongoing CPD
- 6. Problem solver
- 7. DBS Check
- 8. Knowledge of Infection prevention and control
Desirable
- Clinical knowledge in the following:
- -Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- -ECGs
- -Venepuncture
- Understanding Chronic disease management awareness
- -Diabetes
- -Hypertension
- -CHD
- -Asthma
- -Spirometry
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
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).
