Job summary
Windmill Surgery is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our supportive team.
The post holder will be an experienced GP Practice nurse. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nursing care as required. In order to work at this level NMC registration is required.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who is confident to work independently managing our patients Asthma and COPD conditions. Qualifications and experience in managing other long term conditions would be advantageous.
About us
Windmill Surgery is a two-partner practice supported by salaried GPs, a Phsycian Associate, and a dedicated nursing team that provides care for 8,000+ NHS patients.
We are an Emis Web Practice, using Docman and AccuRx.
Located in a modern purpose built building with staff car park.
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 support patients with the management of their asthma condition.
- To support patients with the management of their COPD condition.
- To support the
Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy
supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of
compliance to the practice manager
- To support the
production 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 prescribe
medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice.
- 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 read
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
- 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
- Regularly monitor and check medical equipment and
report faults to the practice manager.
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 support patients with the management of their asthma condition.
- To support patients with the management of their COPD condition.
- To support the
Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy
supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of
compliance to the practice manager
- To support the
production 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 prescribe
medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice.
- 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 read
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
- 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
- Regularly monitor and check medical equipment and
report faults to the practice manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree in Asthma and COPD
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree in other chronic disease management.
- Family planning qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of working autonomously.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree in Asthma and COPD
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree in other chronic disease management.
- Family planning qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of working autonomously.
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).