Hall Street Medical Centre

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Hall Street Medical Centre for a highly motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly team and forward thinking clinical team. The ideal candidate will be registered with the NMC and have experience working within a GP practice.

We pride ourselves in the development and well being of staff. We prioritise work-life balance and offer opportunities for development ensuring you feel valued in your role.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should be able to work independently and provide excellent care to all our patients.

The ideal candidate will have experience or qualifications in the following areas, though we are happy to support further training needs:

Chronic disease management
Travel Health/vaccinations
Smear taking
Childhood Immunisations
Delivery of seasonal vaccinations

About us

Hall Street Medical Centre is a forward-thinking and caring practice, located in the centre of St Helens. We serve a patient base of over 6000 and pride ourselves on being an exceptionally supportive and friendly place to work.

As a training practice we are dedicated to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals and new approaches to patient care. We emphasise teamwork, well being, and maintaining a healthy work life balance.

Our team includes a lead GP, 2 salaried GPs, alongside a multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, advanced nurse practitioner, trainee advanced clinical practitioner, physiotherapists, mental health practitioners, nurse associate, healthcare assistant and support staff. We value our staff highly, and professional development is something we strongly encourage and support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunityy employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4917-24-0007

Job locations

Hall Street Medical Centre

Hall Street

St. Helens

Merseyside

WA10 1DW

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the 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 act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

b. To produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager

c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

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

e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

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

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

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

i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions

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

k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance

l. To provide guidance to patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

m. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

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

o. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

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

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

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

s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics

u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

v. To assist GPs/ANP with minor surgery when required

w. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

x. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

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

z. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

aa. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

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

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

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

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

ff. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate