Practice Nurse

Job responsibilities

Manage caseload of patients in a clinical system for a variety of conditions to the patient population as required. To practice within own competencies and knowledge appropriate to the role

Management of patients will include the following direct clinical activity: monitoring including blood pressure and ECG, adult, and childhood vaccination programmes (influenza, shingles, pneumovax etc)

Participate in the management and recording of medical supplies, stock expiry dates in treatment and storerooms

Input accurate information into the patients electronic health record in a timely and efficient manner, using approved coding to meet Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF) and Practice targets

Initiate and participate in clinical audit as required

Take personal responsibility to ensure infection control policy/aseptic techniques are up to date and adhered to as required, and participate in infection control audits and visits

Actively participate in significant event analysis (SEA)

Maintain testing and recording of treatment room equipment, reporting any malfunctions or damage to the line manager

Maintain level of training, skill, and knowledge to always ensure patient care and safety

Ensure Nurse Registration, revalidation and indemnity are always up to date

Opportunistic health promotion of health care, particularly in relation to diet, smoking, alcohol, and exercise, giving preventative health advice

Contribute towards achieving audit targets for the Practice, both clinical and non-clinical

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies and liaising with external agencies

Demonstrate good practice for equal opportunities, culture, and diversity in relations with colleagues and patients

Chaperoning of patients and clinicians as required

Adhere to all relevant policies including infection control and cold chain management

Using protective equipment and clothing provided and in accordance with practice policies

Apply spill control and decontamination policies

Any other appropriate duties as requested by the Management or Partners

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of working as a practice nurse
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• Requesting pathology tests and processing results
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to a GP
• Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception etc.)
• Understanding of the importance of stock management
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Immunisations (routine, childhood, and travel)

Desirable

• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• Strong IT skills
• Use of clinical systems (EMIS Web, Docman)
• Clear, polite telephone manner

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Committed to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

• Problems solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively utilise resources

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).