Job summary
We have a permanent vacancy (2 days per week) for a Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing services to our practice population. The role involves working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, providing care within an agreed scope of practice.
The Practice Nurse will take responsibility for a range of clinical areas including infection prevention and control, health promotion and chronic disease management. They will support the management team in the review and development of clinical policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
To provide nursing services to the practice population including chronic disease treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. The post holder will always work to the Code of Conduct, as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Personal Development
To understand own responsibilities and accountability on the delivery of care.
To maintain individual professional nursing standards and encourage the same within the team.
To participate in Clinical Governance activities.
To take part, as appropriate, in professional development and programmes of clinical supervision or mentorship.
To participate in the planning and implementation of change within own area of responsibility.
To work appropriately with other members of the nursing team to ensure good patient care, adherence to protocols and implementation of change when necessary.
To work appropriately with the wider practice team.
To attend meetings as appropriate. This may include clinical, practice nurse and prescribing meetings as well as protected learning events.
To work with other team members to ensure the implementation of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
To contribute to the function of the practice nurse team.
To ensure correct use of medical equipment, report problems and ask for training if needed
To take on responsibilities within the nursing team, these may include checking medical bags, Infection control measures, stock checks, health and safety tasks.
About us
We are a forward-thinking, well-established, friendly GP practice located in Leamington Spa. We work out of purpose-built premises, with its own car park, serving a community of approximately 8,000 patients.
We provide the full range of GMS services, achieving excellent QOF and long term condition outcomes. Our practice is highly rated by patients, and we pride ourselves on working in partnership with them and the wider community team to improve health outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide nursing services to the practice population, including chronic disease treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. Patients will be seen for:
Administration of injections, working under PGDs
Childhood and Travel immunisations
The Practice Nurse will also:
Assist medical colleagues in carrying out minor surgical procedures and the fitting of contraceptive devices
Provide telephone advice for patients and refer as appropriate to other members of the team
Take part in other appropriate patient care as requested (for example the need to chaperone medical colleagues during intimate examinations)
Phlebotomy is usually carried out by the HCA or Phlebotomists, but, depending on demand or sickness, there may be a need to see patients for venepuncture
To undertake chronic disease management and health promotion operated by the practice. This will depend on the skills of the post-holder
The areas may include:
General assessment and lifestyle advice, e.g. for patients with obesity or mental health problems
Assessment and ongoing checks for Hypertensive patients
Annual reviews for patients with cardiovascular disease
Annual reviews for patients with diabetes
Annual reviews for patients with asthma and COPD
Cervical cytology
Minor surgery procedures
Wound management
Leg ulcer dressing
All of the above to be recorded on the appropriate clinical templates within the clinical system.
Other work appropriate to the Quality and Outcome Framework
Dressing and minor injuries
Chronic disease management
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide nursing services to the practice population, including chronic disease treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. Patients will be seen for:
Administration of injections, working under PGDs
Childhood and Travel immunisations
The Practice Nurse will also:
Assist medical colleagues in carrying out minor surgical procedures and the fitting of contraceptive devices
Provide telephone advice for patients and refer as appropriate to other members of the team
Take part in other appropriate patient care as requested (for example the need to chaperone medical colleagues during intimate examinations)
Phlebotomy is usually carried out by the HCA or Phlebotomists, but, depending on demand or sickness, there may be a need to see patients for venepuncture
To undertake chronic disease management and health promotion operated by the practice. This will depend on the skills of the post-holder
The areas may include:
General assessment and lifestyle advice, e.g. for patients with obesity or mental health problems
Assessment and ongoing checks for Hypertensive patients
Annual reviews for patients with cardiovascular disease
Annual reviews for patients with diabetes
Annual reviews for patients with asthma and COPD
Cervical cytology
Minor surgery procedures
Wound management
Leg ulcer dressing
All of the above to be recorded on the appropriate clinical templates within the clinical system.
Other work appropriate to the Quality and Outcome Framework
Dressing and minor injuries
Chronic disease management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Experience of dealing with the public and patients
- Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management
- Demonstrate performance on the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
- Ability to use own judgment
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Perform wound dressings, cytology, baby immunisation and adult injections
- Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care and practice development
- Demonstrate ability to assess risk management protocols
- Understand strategies for quality assurance and audit
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Certificate in Asthma Care
- Certificate in Diabetes Care
- Certificate in COPD Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Experience of dealing with the public and patients
- Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management
- Demonstrate performance on the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
- Ability to use own judgment
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Perform wound dressings, cytology, baby immunisation and adult injections
- Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care and practice development
- Demonstrate ability to assess risk management protocols
- Understand strategies for quality assurance and audit
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Certificate in Asthma Care
- Certificate in Diabetes Care
- Certificate in COPD Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
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).
