Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our dynamic team at Chapelgreen Practice. We are a well-established, forward thinking, 8 partner practice, in the North of Sheffield, serving 15,000 patients across two sites. We are an enthusiastic training practice and take pride in delivering excellent patient care.
We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Practice Nurse who can deliver high quality patient care across a range of services.
Information about the Practice & Team
8 GP Partners (including 4 GP Trainers)
4 Salaried GPs
6 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs
2 Physicians Associate shared with the PCN
A Clinical Pharmacist Team shared with the PCN
Well-resourced management & administrative team
Training posts include GPR, Medical Students, Foundation Doctors, Physicians Associates and Business Admin Apprenticeships.
SystmOne clinical system
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
Support the senior practitioners to deliver nursing care to meet the needs of the practice population in accordance with agreed practice protocols. Through use of evidence-based practice, perform wound care using aseptic technique on uncomplicated wounds. Undertake health screening, and venopuncture. Assist in addressing health promotion and public health strategy, with the maintenance of disease registers and provision of support and advice to patients within health promotion. Support patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.
To assist in delivering care for specific diseases and health promotion, following completion of accredited training courses, or supervised experience to demonstrating competencies relating to the following,
- Uncomplicated wound management.
- Administer injections under Patient Group Direction or individualised prescription.
- Assist in the immunisation of children.
- Be competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation.
- Ear syringing following assessment by a senior clinician.
- Child health and child protection.
- Men's health.
- Support the senior clinicians in delivering chronic disease management.
- Women's health screening, i.e. cervical smears and family planning.
About us
What We Offer:
Supportive and team- oriented environment.
Opportunities for professional development.
Modern, well - equipped clinical facilities.
NHS pension and staff benefits, including NHS Maternity Pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE
RESPONSIBLE TO: Partners, Nurse Team Leader, Practice Manager
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
To support care given by senior clinicians in the practice, by working alone and as part of the team, following practice protocols. Providing screening opportunistically and through structured health promotion clinics, combined with support and advise to patients, in order to achieve change in unhealthy behaviour, and contribute to the implementation of the National Service Frameworks and chronic disease management. To assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care. Teach and direct others in the practice including unqualified staff. Participate in providing evidence-based practice and work effectively in the team.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES/AIMS:
- The post holder will be able to work alone and as part of a team, following practice protocols.
- Be aware of current evidence based practice and standards. Demonstrate this in supporting the care and service provided by the senior clinicians.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
Support the senior practitioners to deliver nursing care to meet the needs of the practice population in accordance with agreed practice protocols. Through use of evidence-based practice, perform wound care using aseptic technique on uncomplicated wounds. Undertake health screening, and venopuncture. Assist in addressing health promotion and public health strategy, with the maintenance of disease registers and provision of support and advice to patients within health promotion. Support patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.
To assist in delivering care for specific diseases and health promotion, following completion of accredited training courses, or supervised experience to demonstrating competencies relating to the following,
- Uncomplicated wound management.
- Administer injections under Patient Group Direction or individualised prescription.
- Assist in the immunisation of children.
- Be competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation.
- Ear syringing following assessment by a senior clinician.
- Child health and child protection.
- Mens health.
- Support the senior clinicians in delivering chronic disease management.
- Womens health screening, i.e. cervical smears and family planning.
OTHER DUTIES
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines.
Ensure the decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment according to local and national guidelines.
To be aware of current evidence based approaches to patient care and demonstrates this through continuous improvement of patient care.
GENERAL
- The post holder will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality at all times and be aware of Caldicott principles.
- The post holder will be expected to familiarise themselves with the health and safety poster of the practice and maintain the responsibilities outlined.
- The post holder will be expected to remain abreast of current evidence based practice and make use of the learning opportunities offered.
- The post holder will be expected to work within the scope of their professional competencies and have relevant post registration qualifications.
- Infection control is a significant part of the role with cleaning and sterilising of instruments, and management of clinical waste.
- Ordering and storage of equipment and vaccines.
This job description is not intended to contain a complete list of duties but has within it the main duties attached to the post. If appropriate, and in consultation with the post holder, it may be amended at a future date, to take into account any changing work patterns that are likely to be of a permanent nature.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE
RESPONSIBLE TO: Partners, Nurse Team Leader, Practice Manager
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
To support care given by senior clinicians in the practice, by working alone and as part of the team, following practice protocols. Providing screening opportunistically and through structured health promotion clinics, combined with support and advise to patients, in order to achieve change in unhealthy behaviour, and contribute to the implementation of the National Service Frameworks and chronic disease management. To assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care. Teach and direct others in the practice including unqualified staff. Participate in providing evidence-based practice and work effectively in the team.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES/AIMS:
- The post holder will be able to work alone and as part of a team, following practice protocols.
- Be aware of current evidence based practice and standards. Demonstrate this in supporting the care and service provided by the senior clinicians.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
Support the senior practitioners to deliver nursing care to meet the needs of the practice population in accordance with agreed practice protocols. Through use of evidence-based practice, perform wound care using aseptic technique on uncomplicated wounds. Undertake health screening, and venopuncture. Assist in addressing health promotion and public health strategy, with the maintenance of disease registers and provision of support and advice to patients within health promotion. Support patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.
To assist in delivering care for specific diseases and health promotion, following completion of accredited training courses, or supervised experience to demonstrating competencies relating to the following,
- Uncomplicated wound management.
- Administer injections under Patient Group Direction or individualised prescription.
- Assist in the immunisation of children.
- Be competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation.
- Ear syringing following assessment by a senior clinician.
- Child health and child protection.
- Mens health.
- Support the senior clinicians in delivering chronic disease management.
- Womens health screening, i.e. cervical smears and family planning.
OTHER DUTIES
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines.
Ensure the decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment according to local and national guidelines.
To be aware of current evidence based approaches to patient care and demonstrates this through continuous improvement of patient care.
GENERAL
- The post holder will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality at all times and be aware of Caldicott principles.
- The post holder will be expected to familiarise themselves with the health and safety poster of the practice and maintain the responsibilities outlined.
- The post holder will be expected to remain abreast of current evidence based practice and make use of the learning opportunities offered.
- The post holder will be expected to work within the scope of their professional competencies and have relevant post registration qualifications.
- Infection control is a significant part of the role with cleaning and sterilising of instruments, and management of clinical waste.
- Ordering and storage of equipment and vaccines.
This job description is not intended to contain a complete list of duties but has within it the main duties attached to the post. If appropriate, and in consultation with the post holder, it may be amended at a future date, to take into account any changing work patterns that are likely to be of a permanent nature.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration- Essential
- Excellent communication and clinical skills.
- Commitment to high standards of patient care.
Desirable
- Previous Primary Care Experience
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Primary Care.
- Excellent clinical and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Organised, flexible and patient- focused.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP Surgery or Primary Care setting.
- Training and Experience in Chronic Disease Management.
- Experience with SystmOne.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration- Essential
- Excellent communication and clinical skills.
- Commitment to high standards of patient care.
Desirable
- Previous Primary Care Experience
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Primary Care.
- Excellent clinical and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Organised, flexible and patient- focused.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP Surgery or Primary Care setting.
- Training and Experience in Chronic Disease Management.
- Experience with SystmOne.
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).