Practice Nurse

Cwmbran Village Surgery

The closing date is 17 November 2024

Job summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as chronic disease management, health promotion, Immunisation, Cervical screening as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

A training plan will be provided for any Nurses wishing to expand their knowledge into Practice Nursing.

Main duties of the job

a. Assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

b. Health promotion and wellbeing programmes

c. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

e. Provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

f. Manage chronic conditions

i. Provide the provision of travel medicine services

j. Phlebotomy when required

k. Chronic Disease & referrals

l. Maintain accurate clinical records

m. To ensure read codes are used effectively

q. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

r. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

t. Implementation of vaccination programmes for adults and children

u. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

v. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

w. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

x. Female Health Promotion including cervical screening and breast awareness

About us

Cwmbran Village Surgery situated in Cwmbran, Torfaen, Wales - nestled on the Monmouthshire-Brecon Canal, just North of the city of Newport. The practice is an easy drive from Cardiff (30mins) and North Bristol (35mins), there are also excellent rail links with regular services to Newport, Cardiff and to the North. The surgery benefits from ample parking and EV charging on site. We are a GP training practice and thrive in working with all training needs to encourage people reach their potential.

We have:

16,000 patients

7 GP Partners

Managing Partner

3 Practice Nurses

2 Physician Associates

1 Practice Pharmacist

2 Salaried GP's

3 Health Care Assistants

We also have number of Administration & Receptionist Staff working across 2 sites that support all our clinical and nursing teams.

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Equivalent to the Afc payscales

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4340-24-0002

Job locations

Victoria Street

Cwmbran

Gwent

NP44 3JS


Doctors Surgery

Llanyravon Way

Llanyravon

Cwmbran

Gwent

NP44 8HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core tasks of the Trainee 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:

a. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

b. Health promotion and wellbeing programmes

c. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

d. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

e. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

f. Manage chronic conditions

g. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

h. To review patient medications to enhance compliance

i. To provide the provision of travel medicine services

j. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required

k. To provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

l. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

m. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

n. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

o. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

p. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required

q. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

r. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

s. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

t. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

u. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

v. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

w. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

x. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

y. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Z. Wounds

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core tasks of the Trainee 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:

a. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

b. Health promotion and wellbeing programmes

c. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

d. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

e. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

f. Manage chronic conditions

g. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

h. To review patient medications to enhance compliance

i. To provide the provision of travel medicine services

j. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required

k. To provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

l. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

m. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

n. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

o. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

p. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required

q. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

r. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

s. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

t. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

u. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

v. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

w. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

x. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

y. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Z. Wounds

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
  • Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Desirable

  • Some nursing experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
  • Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Desirable

  • Some nursing experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Cwmbran Village Surgery

Address

Victoria Street

Cwmbran

Gwent

NP44 3JS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwmbran Village Surgery

Address

Victoria Street

Cwmbran

Gwent

NP44 3JS


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Managing Partner

Sian Whitcombe

sian.whitcombe@wales.nhs.uk

01633871177

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Equivalent to the Afc payscales

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4340-24-0002

Job locations

Victoria Street

Cwmbran

Gwent

NP44 3JS


Doctors Surgery

Llanyravon Way

Llanyravon

Cwmbran

Gwent

NP44 8HW


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