Thornton Heath Medical Practice

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

Thornton Heath Medical Practice, situated in Thornton Heath, operates as a general practice providing NHS primary care services for approximately 6,500 patients. Our practice is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient care, with a strong focus on disease prevention, patient education, and delivering personalized, proactive healthcare. We adhere to the fundamental principles of nursing practice and evidence-based care, while also fostering an environment open to innovation and new approaches. We are committed to supporting the growth of our clinical team and facilitating the professional development of the successful candidate. If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic team dedicated to the well-being of both patients and staff, we invite you to get in touch with us.

Main duties of the job

We are offering a rewarding opportunity for a Practice Nurse to integrate into a welcoming and committed practice environment! As a valued team member, you will have the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of Practice Nursing duties. We are actively seeking a motivated and versatile nurse to join our clinical team, dedicated to maintaining the delivery of top-notch nursing care to our patients. Our emphasis on the health and well-being of our staff underscores our collaborative team-oriented approach.

You will work as part of the practices clinical team and be responsible for delivering a high standard of nursing care to patients. You will have excellent clinical skills, ideally with experience across most aspects of nursing in general practice or a willingness to expand your knowledge and skills, including:

- Chronic disease management (LTCs)

- Cervical screening and womens health

- Childhood immunisations

- Travel immunisations

- Wound care

- Phlebotomy

- Ear irrigation

- Family planning

- New patient health checks

For further details, please refer to the job description section. The practice supports professional development and training, and if there are areas in which an applicant does not have training, this can be facilitated.

About us

Thornton Heath Medical Practice is under the South West London ICB and is part of the One Thornton Primary Care Network.

We offer:

Standard annual leave

NHS pension

Development opportunities

A supportive team environment

free parking

If you would like to arrange an informal visit we would be delighted to welcome you.

Details

Date posted

22 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3075-24-0000

Job locations

61a Gillett Road

Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 8RL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

Implement health promotion and wellbeing programmes

Develop and implement individual care plans for chronic disease patients

Manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, providing advice to promote the patients health

Provide wound care

Run specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception etc.

Collect specimens for pathology

Provide travel advice and vaccinations

Request pathology as necessary

Process and interpret limited test results as required (e.g. cervical cytology results)

Provide LTC clinics and refer patients to secondary care as required

Maintain accurate contemporaneous clinical records in line with current regulations

Ensure data is coded appropriately

Implement an effective call/recall system

Implement an effective immunisation programme in line with the national schedule

Chaperone patients as necessary

Support the clinical team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Contribute to practice targets (QOF, local targets, etc.), complying with guidance as necessary

Liaise with external services and agencies to ensure vulnerable patients are supported (safeguarding)

Supplementary responsibilities:

Provide nursing expertise and guidance as necessary

Act as the infection prevention and control lead for the practice, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, undertaking periodic audits as necessary

Monitor and ensure the safe storage, stock rotation and disposal of emergency drugs and vaccines

Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

Support and participate in the practices significant event reviews and processes

For further details, please refer to the attached job description (under Supporting Documents)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

Implement health promotion and wellbeing programmes

Develop and implement individual care plans for chronic disease patients

Manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, providing advice to promote the patients health

Provide wound care

Run specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception etc.

Collect specimens for pathology

Provide travel advice and vaccinations

Request pathology as necessary

Process and interpret limited test results as required (e.g. cervical cytology results)

Provide LTC clinics and refer patients to secondary care as required

Maintain accurate contemporaneous clinical records in line with current regulations

Ensure data is coded appropriately

Implement an effective call/recall system

Implement an effective immunisation programme in line with the national schedule

Chaperone patients as necessary

Support the clinical team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Contribute to practice targets (QOF, local targets, etc.), complying with guidance as necessary

Liaise with external services and agencies to ensure vulnerable patients are supported (safeguarding)

Supplementary responsibilities:

Provide nursing expertise and guidance as necessary

Act as the infection prevention and control lead for the practice, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, undertaking periodic audits as necessary

Monitor and ensure the safe storage, stock rotation and disposal of emergency drugs and vaccines

Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

Support and participate in the practices significant event reviews and processes

For further details, please refer to the attached job description (under Supporting Documents)

Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Occupational health clearance
  • Met the requirements for and completed revalidation with the NMC
  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with positions held

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in general practice as a practice nurse
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Comprehensive understanding of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

  • Experience across the range of primary care nursing duties, including long term conditions
  • Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
  • Experience of working in a supervisory or mentoring role

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in nursing
  • Registered nurse on the nursing and midwifery council register

Desirable

  • Qualified independent nurse prescriber
  • Postgraduate diplomas or degrees (in clinical areas such as chronic disease management)
  • Registered for other relevant roles (cervical screening, spirometry)
Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Occupational health clearance
  • Met the requirements for and completed revalidation with the NMC
  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with positions held

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in general practice as a practice nurse
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Comprehensive understanding of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

  • Experience across the range of primary care nursing duties, including long term conditions
  • Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
  • Experience of working in a supervisory or mentoring role

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in nursing
  • Registered nurse on the nursing and midwifery council register

Desirable

  • Qualified independent nurse prescriber
  • Postgraduate diplomas or degrees (in clinical areas such as chronic disease management)
  • Registered for other relevant roles (cervical screening, spirometry)

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Thornton Heath Medical Practice

Address

61a Gillett Road

Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 8RL


Employer's website

https://www.thorntonheathmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Thornton Heath Medical Practice

Address

61a Gillett Road

Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 8RL


Employer's website

https://www.thorntonheathmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Suzan Parlak

suzan.parlak@nhs.net

02086641590

Details

Date posted

22 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3075-24-0000

Job locations

61a Gillett Road

Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 8RL


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