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Practice Nurse

The South Lawn Medical Practice

The closing date is 14 February 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join South Lawn Medical Practice. This is a part timeposition of up to 25 hours per week. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Main duties of the job

The position will be well suited to an individual who has previous primary care nursing experience, with experience in minor illness, womens health and chronic disease management. The individual should be enthusiastic about providing high-quality patient service with strong communication and administrative skills

About us

At The South Lawn Medical Practice, we provide high quality and accessible ongoing care to improve the health of each person and the local community. We provide all our patients with the best possible care. We embrace new ways of working by pro-actively seeking opportunities to innovate, to be efficient and productive, allowing us to work sustainably and spend our time on things that really matter. We invest in our staff and provide them with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills to ensure we have a collaborative, highly skilled team who thrive in what they do.

We are a six Partner training practice. We have a varied and supportive clinical and administrative team, which includes a GP Retainer, 2 Practice nurses, 2 healthcare assistants. We have a growing list size of 8,200.

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4153-25-0000

Job locations

Heavitree Health Centre

South Lawn Terrace

Exeter

EX1 2RX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice Nursing

Wound Management including complex and non-complex wounds

Undertake Doppler readings

National Screening Programmes

Venepuncture,

Health Promotion

Long Term Conditions Management and conduct other annual reviews

Vaccinations & Immunisations/ Travel Immunizations

Administer injections under individual prescription or Patient Group Direction,

Administer childhood immunisations under individual prescription of Patient Group Direction

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Minor Illness

Apply infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes: -

o Universal hygiene precautions.

o The collection and handling of laboratory specimens

o Segregation and disposal of waste materials

o Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

o Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

o Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.

Emergency Management

Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Family Planning

Has a basic understanding of emergency contraception and refers patients as appropriate.

Advises on risk of pregnancy and has basic knowledge of contraception options, following training.

Women Health

Has a working knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography screening programmes.

Can discuss breast self-awareness, demonstrate self-breast examination and provide supporting literature to patients.

Mens Health

Can discuss and give basic advice on male health issues and provide supporting literature to patients.

Care and Programme Management

Diabetes

Minimum basic understanding of diabetes

Assists in the diagnosis of diabetic patients and makes appropriate referrals, conduct annual reviews

Patient education and care plans

Can manage the emergency treatment of a diabetic patient with hypo/hyperglycaemic attack according to Practice Guidelines.

Respiratory Disease Management

Minimum basic understanding of asthma care; its diagnosis, treatments and the principles of self-management.

Checks patient's inhaler techniques and measure peak flow readings. Conduct annual reviews,

Minimum basic understanding of COPD treatment to support patients and make appropriate referrals.

Nebulise patients following assessment by GP/Senior Nurse.

Cardiovascular Disease

Has a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system.

Identify and advise patients on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease i.e. BP, lipid, glucose monitoring, family history, smoking, diet and exercise.

Understands the basic management of patients with hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction and cerebro-vascular accident.

Clinical Practice Leadership

Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.

Assist and teaches others in clinical setting, including unqualified staff.

Act as an assessor/mentor to other staff where necessary.

Works effectively in a team

Clinical Practice Development

Is aware of current research approaches to patient care and incorporates this in Practice

Has an understanding of the ethical dilemmas that impinge on general practice.

Support structures that are in place for the smooth running of the Practice.

Contribute to the efficient utilisation of the nursing resource.

Effective use of resources and stock control with an awareness of cost implications is required although no direct budgetary responsibility

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice Nursing

Wound Management including complex and non-complex wounds

Undertake Doppler readings

National Screening Programmes

Venepuncture,

Health Promotion

Long Term Conditions Management and conduct other annual reviews

Vaccinations & Immunisations/ Travel Immunizations

Administer injections under individual prescription or Patient Group Direction,

Administer childhood immunisations under individual prescription of Patient Group Direction

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Minor Illness

Apply infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes: -

o Universal hygiene precautions.

o The collection and handling of laboratory specimens

o Segregation and disposal of waste materials

o Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

o Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

o Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.

Emergency Management

Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Family Planning

Has a basic understanding of emergency contraception and refers patients as appropriate.

Advises on risk of pregnancy and has basic knowledge of contraception options, following training.

Women Health

Has a working knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography screening programmes.

Can discuss breast self-awareness, demonstrate self-breast examination and provide supporting literature to patients.

Mens Health

Can discuss and give basic advice on male health issues and provide supporting literature to patients.

Care and Programme Management

Diabetes

Minimum basic understanding of diabetes

Assists in the diagnosis of diabetic patients and makes appropriate referrals, conduct annual reviews

Patient education and care plans

Can manage the emergency treatment of a diabetic patient with hypo/hyperglycaemic attack according to Practice Guidelines.

Respiratory Disease Management

Minimum basic understanding of asthma care; its diagnosis, treatments and the principles of self-management.

Checks patient's inhaler techniques and measure peak flow readings. Conduct annual reviews,

Minimum basic understanding of COPD treatment to support patients and make appropriate referrals.

Nebulise patients following assessment by GP/Senior Nurse.

Cardiovascular Disease

Has a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system.

Identify and advise patients on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease i.e. BP, lipid, glucose monitoring, family history, smoking, diet and exercise.

Understands the basic management of patients with hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction and cerebro-vascular accident.

Clinical Practice Leadership

Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.

Assist and teaches others in clinical setting, including unqualified staff.

Act as an assessor/mentor to other staff where necessary.

Works effectively in a team

Clinical Practice Development

Is aware of current research approaches to patient care and incorporates this in Practice

Has an understanding of the ethical dilemmas that impinge on general practice.

Support structures that are in place for the smooth running of the Practice.

Contribute to the efficient utilisation of the nursing resource.

Effective use of resources and stock control with an awareness of cost implications is required although no direct budgetary responsibility

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Computer Literate
  • Experience
  • Essential
  • Venepuncture,
  • Drug Management
  • Work autonomously
  • Desirable
  • Advanced Respiratory Care Asthma & COPD
  • Advanced Diabetes Care
  • Experience of working in Primary Care Setting
  • Familiar with ARDENS and ACCURX
  • Personal Requirements
  • Essential
  • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
  • Professional attitude, reliability and confidentiality.
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications
  • Essential
  • Registered (1st Level) Nurse

Desirable

  • Desirable
  • Has undertaken specific training relevant to Practice Nursing e.g. Diabetes or Respiratory.
  • Doppler Studies
  • Cervical Screening
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Computer Literate
  • Experience
  • Essential
  • Venepuncture,
  • Drug Management
  • Work autonomously
  • Desirable
  • Advanced Respiratory Care Asthma & COPD
  • Advanced Diabetes Care
  • Experience of working in Primary Care Setting
  • Familiar with ARDENS and ACCURX
  • Personal Requirements
  • Essential
  • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
  • Professional attitude, reliability and confidentiality.
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications
  • Essential
  • Registered (1st Level) Nurse

Desirable

  • Desirable
  • Has undertaken specific training relevant to Practice Nursing e.g. Diabetes or Respiratory.
  • Doppler Studies
  • Cervical Screening

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

The South Lawn Medical Practice

Address

Heavitree Health Centre

South Lawn Terrace

Exeter

EX1 2RX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The South Lawn Medical Practice

Address

Heavitree Health Centre

South Lawn Terrace

Exeter

EX1 2RX


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Travis MacFarlane

travis.macfarlane@nhs.net

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4153-25-0000

Job locations

Heavitree Health Centre

South Lawn Terrace

Exeter

EX1 2RX


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