Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, highly
motivated individual to the role of Practice Nurse. You will be joining a well-established team
in a well-established practice. The
ideal candidate will be an experienced Practice Nurse and ideally have worked
in Primary Care before, although we are happy to support and develop peoples
knowledge and skill set.
Main duties of the job
Make professionally autonomous decisions and provide safe evidence
based patient care
Evaluate patient test results in conjunction with the patient and
their GP and ensure that the appropriate course of reagent is initiated
Initiate the role of diagnosis for patients suspected to have a
chronic disease e.g. COPD, asthma, diabetes and CHD , referring to other
clinicians as appropriate
Manage programmes of care for patients with chronic disease by
planning providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and patient
group directions. Maintain disease
registers in liaison with administrative staff.
Undertake annual review of patient understanding and ability to
self-manage
Provide comprehensive travel health for patients prior to travel
including malaria prophylaxis, safe sex, sun protection, food hygiene, first
aid and emergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations
Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in
accordance with national and local programmes.
Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines
To undertake procedures including venipuncture, glucose tolerance
tests, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry and cytology.
Provide support and chaperoning to the wider team
Promote health and wellbeing, going general education advice on
diet, contraception, smoking, chronic disease management, exercise, etc.
Initiate and carry out programmes of health screening as agreed
with the practice clinical team
About us
We are a large forward-thinking practice with more
than 17,000 patients, based in a purpose built building the centre of
Chorley. We have regular practice
meetings, with a structured meeting rota including whole staff meetings,
clinical meetings, safeguarding meeting and protected time for training. We have a multidisciplinary, clinical team
made up of 6 GP Partners, 5 Salaried GPs and 4 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, who
are supported by a wider team of Paramedics, Pharmacists, First Contact
Physios, a range of specialised Nurses and Health Care Assistants. We are a training practice and have a number
of junior doctors working at site, including FY2s, ST2s and ST3s. The practice benefits from a well-structured
management team which is led by a Practice Business Manager. We would be happy to support and encourage
your professional development to add to our diverse and enthusiastic team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Make professionally autonomous decisions and provide safe evidence
based patient care
Evaluate patient test results in conjunction with the patient and
their GP and ensure that the appropriate course of reagent is initiated
Initiate the role of diagnosis for patients suspected to have a
chronic disease e.g. COPD, asthma, diabetes and CHD , referring to other
clinicians as appropriate
Manage programmes of care for patients with chronic disease by
planning providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and patient
group directions. Maintain disease
registers in liaison with administrative staff.
Undertake annual review of patient understanding and ability to
self-manage
Provide comprehensive travel health for patients prior to travel
including malaria prophylaxis, safe sex, sun protection, food hygiene, first
aid and emergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations
Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in
accordance with national and local programmes.
Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines
To undertake procedures including venipuncture, glucose tolerance
tests, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry and cytology.
Provide support and chaperoning to the wider team
Promote health and wellbeing, going general education advice on
diet, contraception, smoking, chronic disease management, exercise, etc.
Initiate and carry out programmes of health screening as agreed
with the practice clinical team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Make professionally autonomous decisions and provide safe evidence
based patient care
Evaluate patient test results in conjunction with the patient and
their GP and ensure that the appropriate course of reagent is initiated
Initiate the role of diagnosis for patients suspected to have a
chronic disease e.g. COPD, asthma, diabetes and CHD , referring to other
clinicians as appropriate
Manage programmes of care for patients with chronic disease by
planning providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and patient
group directions. Maintain disease
registers in liaison with administrative staff.
Undertake annual review of patient understanding and ability to
self-manage
Provide comprehensive travel health for patients prior to travel
including malaria prophylaxis, safe sex, sun protection, food hygiene, first
aid and emergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations
Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in
accordance with national and local programmes.
Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines
To undertake procedures including venipuncture, glucose tolerance
tests, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry and cytology.
Provide support and chaperoning to the wider team
Promote health and wellbeing, going general education advice on
diet, contraception, smoking, chronic disease management, exercise, etc.
Initiate and carry out programmes of health screening as agreed
with the practice clinical team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct
- Experience in childhood immunisation, womens health, and general nursing
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of Microsoft Office software, in particular, Word, Excel and email.
- Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent administrative skills
- Excellent numeracy and record keeping skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- To have a tolerant, patient and empathetic attitude
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
- Demonstrates motivation and commitment to team working and the development of others
- A commitment to Primary Health Care and the NHS
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities in General Practice
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification
- Several years post registration experience
- Audit experience
- Experience of nurse-led management of long-term conditions, in particular Diabetes
- Performing and interpreting spirometry
- Mentoring qualification to support students
- Experience of EMIS Web clinical system
- Previous experience of working in General Practice and/or Community Nursing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct
- Experience in childhood immunisation, womens health, and general nursing
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of Microsoft Office software, in particular, Word, Excel and email.
- Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent administrative skills
- Excellent numeracy and record keeping skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- To have a tolerant, patient and empathetic attitude
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
- Demonstrates motivation and commitment to team working and the development of others
- A commitment to Primary Health Care and the NHS
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities in General Practice
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification
- Several years post registration experience
- Audit experience
- Experience of nurse-led management of long-term conditions, in particular Diabetes
- Performing and interpreting spirometry
- Mentoring qualification to support students
- Experience of EMIS Web clinical system
- Previous experience of working in General Practice and/or Community Nursing
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).
