General Practice Nurse

Job responsibilities

To provide general practice nursing services to patients of the practice including:

To assess the needs of patients and provide appropriate care or treatment, in conjunction with a GP or independently, as appropriate, and according to practice policies and protocols

To assist in the provision of care to patients with chronic diseases and to undergo any training required to become proficient in these areas as required by the practice.

To undertake a range of general nursing duties, to include wound care, ear syringing, venepuncture, electro-cardiograph, giving immunisations and vaccinations, and any other procedures such as have been agreed with the practice and to undertake the training required to perform these tasks

To undertake health screening procedures, eg. cervical screening, and give patients appropriate health promotion advice

To document the process of assessment of patient need and delivery of care

To evaluate the outcome of care and where appropriate identify changes that may need to be made to an individual patients care management

To assist in the provision of care for housebound patients with chronic diseases to the same standards as those able to attend the surgery.

To take active role in asthma and COPD care and manage patients with support from local Impact Plus respiratory team

Desire to work at Hannage Brook

Essential

• Please clearly explain why you are attracted to work at Hannage Brook Medical Centre and what qualities you have that means you would be an ideal fit with our team.

Qualifications

Essential

• RN currently on NMC register
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Driving licence and car owner
• Diploma or extensive experience in Asthma and COPD management

Desirable

• INR accredited
• Contraception Qualification
• ARTP registered for performing and interpretation of spirometry

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical governance
• Previous practice nurse experience
• Experience of respiratory chronic disease management

Desirable

• Awareness of current research
• Familiarity with SystmOne clinical system

Skills

Essential

• Advanced nursing skills:
• inclduing venepuncture, ear syringing, immunisation and vaccination, cervical cytology , wound management skills
• Ability to assess, implement and evaluate a programme of care
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work alone and in a team
• Flexibility
• IT skills

Qualities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement and resourcefulness
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work in a changing environment
• Able to use own initiative
• Flexibility of working hours/ability to work at the desired times

Desirable

• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities

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).