Job summary
Dr Uddin & Dr Anwar are looking to
recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, reliable, experienced and friendly Practice
Nurse to join our forward thinking practice.
The post is 22.5 hours per week and you
must
- Be
extremely adaptable, competent and motivated in caring for patients
- Experience
within general practice is preferable
- Have
appropriate qualifications and active NMC membership
- Be
experienced in Chronic Disease Management
Main duties of the job
General
practice nurses work in GP surgeries as part of the primary healthcare team,
which includes our team of GPs, GP Trainees, Practice Nurse, Assistant
Practitioner, Nurse Associate, Paramedic, Pharmacists, MSK Practitioner and
Mental Health Practitioner.
You will be involved in most aspects of patient
care including - chronic disease management, cervical screening, phlebotomy,
child immunisations, travel vaccinations and ECGs.
See Job description for more information
About us
Our practice comprises of a small team and we trust you will play a full part in developing the practice with all the opportunities and challenges in front of us.
The current GP Partners are young, innovative, and highly motivated. We are a training practice and the Partners work closely together to deliver excellent service to our patient population. We work from purpose built premises with a friendly, supportive nursing and administrative team.
- High QOF achievers
- GMS practice
- 5,100 patients
- 2 GP Partners
- 1 Salaried GP
- 2 Practice Nurses
- 1 Assistant Practitioner
- A number of PCN attached staff MSK Practitioner, Paramedic, Mental Health Practitioner, Social Prescriber Link Worker, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Tech, Nurse Associate & Care Co-Ordinator
- EMIS clinical system alongside docman & accurx
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:
- To be
instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and
to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and
evidence of compliance to the practice manager
- To support
in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice
manager
- To
develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the
frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- 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
- To
implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
that promote health and wellbeing
- To
identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term
conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
- As
required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with
clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- As
required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- To
review patient medications to enhance compliance
- To
provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter
medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To
co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To
request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To
oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as
necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
- To
maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To
ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
- To ensure
the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To
develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics, including cervical screening
- To
develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
- To
ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To
prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To
support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To
recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To implement
vaccination programmes for adults and children
- To support patients in the use of their
prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of
practice)
- To liaise with external
services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable
patients etc.)
- To delegate clinical responsibilities
appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of
practice of the individual)
- To support the clinical team with all
safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
- To understand practice and local
policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients
appropriately
- To
deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
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:
- To be
instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and
to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and
evidence of compliance to the practice manager
- To support
in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice
manager
- To
develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the
frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- 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
- To
implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
that promote health and wellbeing
- To
identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term
conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
- As
required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with
clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- As
required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- To
review patient medications to enhance compliance
- To
provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter
medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To
co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To
request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To
oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as
necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
- To
maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To
ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
- To ensure
the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To
develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics, including cervical screening
- To
develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
- To
ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To
prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To
support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To
recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To implement
vaccination programmes for adults and children
- To support patients in the use of their
prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of
practice)
- To liaise with external
services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable
patients etc.)
- To delegate clinical responsibilities
appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of
practice of the individual)
- To support the clinical team with all
safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
- To understand practice and local
policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients
appropriately
- To
deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- General Practice Nursing Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Primary Care Environment
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- If not worked in primary care, is willing to complete the General Practice Nurse foundation course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- General Practice Nursing Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Primary Care Environment
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- If not worked in primary care, is willing to complete the General Practice Nurse foundation course
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
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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).