Job summary
We are looking for
an experienced, enthusiastic, friendly and professional Practice Nurse to join our team at
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice on a permanent contract basis, for around 17 hours per week over 2 days. Applicants must have experience of working a GP Practice, and must have completed their fundamentals training.
The successful
applicant would be working alongside our current nursing team, and be responsible for the delivery
of practice nursing services to our patient population. The role will include
managing areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health
prevention, as well as supporting the nursing, clinical, and management teams
in achieving QOF targets.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for
someone with good primary care experience, and an enthusiastic team
player who will, as well as being patient focused, will work well with the
whole practice team and maintain a friendly but professional conduct at all
times. We are a hard working and friendly team who pride ourselves on
delivering excellent patient care.
About us
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice is a developing and growing practice with two sites, situated in the rural villages of Pontesbury and Worthen, just south of Shrewsbury providing medical care for approximately 10500 patients. We are a forward thinking team, keen to adopt and progress innovative ideas and solutions whilst providing excellent clinical care. We are a Dispensing practice. We are a training practice.
We are part of Shrewsbury Primary Care Network
Computer System:
We use EMIS Web along with Docman, and Clarity Team Net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
This list is not exhaustive and will flex and change to meet the demands of the practice, and with the successful candidate depending on what skills they currently hold:
- Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients health
- Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans, manage chronic disease registers and run clinics for chronic disease patients
- Provide daily routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence
- Provide wound care and dressings for patients
- Maintain accurate clinical records
- Ensure records and consultations are coded and recorded effectively and accurately
- Chaperone patients where necessary
- Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- Implement and be active in running vaccination programmes for adults and children
- Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Practice nursing duties including venepuncture, BP, ECG, Ear Irrigation, injections and health promotion clinics
- Administrative duties including ordering, stock control and keeping rooms stocked with equipment.
- Undertake visits to our housebound patients or those in Learning Disability nursing or residential care, e.g. to administer Flu or COVID vaccines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
This list is not exhaustive and will flex and change to meet the demands of the practice, and with the successful candidate depending on what skills they currently hold:
- Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients health
- Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans, manage chronic disease registers and run clinics for chronic disease patients
- Provide daily routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence
- Provide wound care and dressings for patients
- Maintain accurate clinical records
- Ensure records and consultations are coded and recorded effectively and accurately
- Chaperone patients where necessary
- Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- Implement and be active in running vaccination programmes for adults and children
- Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Practice nursing duties including venepuncture, BP, ECG, Ear Irrigation, injections and health promotion clinics
- Administrative duties including ordering, stock control and keeping rooms stocked with equipment.
- Undertake visits to our housebound patients or those in Learning Disability nursing or residential care, e.g. to administer Flu or COVID vaccines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- At least 2 years experience of working in a GP Practice, and must have completed the Fundamentals training
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Experience of EMIS or other practice clinical system
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills and competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience with audit
- Experience with clinical risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- At least 2 years experience of working in a GP Practice, and must have completed the Fundamentals training
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Experience of EMIS or other practice clinical system
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills and competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience with audit
- Experience with clinical risk management
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).
