Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in our management of the case load for Chronic Disease patients within the guidelines and protocols for the wellbeing of patients on the Chronic Disease registers.

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

Liaise with the Nurse Manager to provide nursing services to the practice, to allow adequate cover at all times.

Provide nursing treatment to patients in participation with General Practitioners or independently within agreed protocols.

Advise patients on general health care, health promotion, illness prevention, minor ailments, acting as counsellor and adviser as required, with referral to GP as necessary.

Assist in minor operations if called upon.

Advise patients on test results and liaise with GP for prescriptions as necessary.

Provide telephone advice to patients as required.

Undertake diagnostic tests blood and urine tests, ECGs, carry out test and follow ups as necessary. Discuss results with patients as necessary.

Treatment of minor injuries, dressings, removal of sutures, routine injections, immunisations and ear syringing as required.

Undertake the responsibility for infection control within the surgery, eg equipment cleansing and sterility.

Undertake correct collection and storage of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc.

To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and well-being

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

To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

To oversee the provision of wound care services to patients

To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

To request and process pathology services as necessary

To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

To ensure EMIS codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

To chaperone patients where necessary

To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment,
• Experience of working as a practice nurse,
• Experience of working autonomously,

Desirable

• Experience in chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience and competent in General Treatment Room Duties, Experience of working in accordance with the NMC code of practice, Experience of dealing with the public/patients.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities, Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure, ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness with a willingness and enthusiasm to develop nursing skills.

Desirable

• Experience in Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, CKD, Hypertension)
• Experience of EMIS computer system
• Emergency resuscitation training certificate

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

Courtside Surgery

Address

Kennedy Way

Yate

Bristol

BS37 4DQ

Employer's website

https://www.courtside.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)