Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Clinical leads, senior nursing staff and GPs. Such tasks include:

Basic wound care / ulcer care

Removal of sutures

Cytology

Urinalysis

Travel clinic

Processing of samples

ECGs

Hypertension management

Asthma/Peak flow readings/Spirometry

Venipuncture

Blood pressure monitoring

Ear Syringing

Routine immunisations including childhood immunisations

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Long term condition management

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to Clinical Leads, senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.

Other tasks will include:

Clean and sterilise equipment as appropriate.

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by nurses and GPs

Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Participation in health campaigns, e.g. flu campaign.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Maintaining and ordering health promotion literature.

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Participate in administrative systems in the Practice

A duty to advise clinical leads and the Business Manager of potential problems or errors within in range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Special Requirements of the Post

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense

A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post

A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Business Manager

A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources

An awareness of own limitations and experience

To work in accordance with the NMC Code of conduct and within the scope of professional practice.

To maintain revalidation portfolio as a requirement of registration with the NMC

Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings and practice development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Minimum 2 years post registration experience
• In possession of two clinical Diplomas, e.g. respiratory, diabetes, cytology.
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Experience of working in primary care environment
• Experience of Microsoft Office software
• Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management
• Understanding of clinical coding in general and Read coding in particular

Desirable

• Experience of working in a complex organisation
• Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses
• Evidence of involvement in Research and Development
• Experience of working with new technologies in health care practice

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 Saltaire & Windhill Medical Partnership

Address

2 Thackley Old Road

Shipley

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD18 1QB

Employer's website

https://saltairewindhillgp.org/ (Opens in a new tab)