Job summary
We
are looking for a Practice Nurse to provide high-quality, evidence-based care
to patients, particularly those with long-term conditions, including the
elderly and housebound. This role encompasses direct clinical care,
management of specialised clinics, and active participation in infection
prevention and control initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong
clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to
continuous improvement.
Initially looking to recruit for a 6-month fixed
term but this may be extended.
Closing date set as 16th March, but may be extended until 30th March.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, cervical screening, and immunisations.
You will manage the nursing care of our patients, ensure up to date and accurate clinical records are maintained and QoF reviews completed.
Your role will be varied and may include:
IPC, Asthma, Hypertension, Diabetes, COPD, Cervical Smears, Contraceptions, Immunisations, Wound management, ECGs, Travel & other Vaccinations. You will be part of an existing team and work collaboratively with the wider team, including GP Partners, other clinicians, pharmacists, specialist and secondary care organisations.
You may be required to visit patients in their own home and support in our care home visits.
Full details of the Practice Nurse responsibilities can be found in the attached Job specification.
About us
Newgate medical Group is a welcoming &
busy GP Practice located in Worksop, Notts, providing regulated NHS services to
our patients.
We are a single site PCN with
30,000 registered patients. We have an established team of 9 GP Partners &
a host of varied health professionals, employing over 80 staff, including pharmacists,
& pharmacy technicians, assisting with medication reviews.
Experienced & well-developed nurse, HCA, management & admin teams, ACPs,
PA & ANPs undertaking home visits & care home reviews. Also, social
prescriber link workers, Care Co-ordinators & excellent integration with
community nurses & the voluntary sector.
We are a forward thinking,
supportive Practice that embraces new ideas & innovation with the aim of
producing better patient outcomes & efficient ways of working. Our
dedicated team is crucial to the success of the Practice & the service it
provides to our patient population. Ongoing rigorous processes of
evaluation & review inform every aspect of the services we provide, within
each department, to ensure out high standards never slip.
We aim to provide a good work
life balance, support our staff to develop, feel engaged & part of the
Newgate Medical Group team.
This is an exciting time to join
the team as we have plans to develop a new Health & Wellbeing Hub that will
benefit residents & patients across the area whilst developing our team
further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels
Primary Responsibilities
Assess
patient needs to ensure appropriate healthcare provision, incorporating evidence-based
practice
Develop,
implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
to promote health and well-being
Identify,
manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions to
prevent adverse health effects
Provide
routine nursing care in accordance with clinical evidence, NICE, and NSF
guidelines
Diagnose
and manage acute and chronic conditions as required
Deliver
wound care (e.g., ulcer management, Doppler assessments) to patients
Review
patient medications to enhance compliance
Provide
guidance to patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications,
including side effects and dosages
Coordinate
travel medicine services
Request
and process pathology services and results as required
Oversee
chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care and referring to secondary or
specialist care as necessary
Maintain
accurate clinical records in accordance with current legislation
Ensure
effective use of SNOMED CT codes by all nursing team members
Maintain
and utilize chronic disease registers appropriately
Develop,
implement, and participate in well-woman and well-man clinics.
Assist
GPs with minor surgery when required
Prioritize
health issues and intervene appropriately
Support
the team in managing clinical emergencies
Recognize,
assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Implement
vaccination programs for adults and children
Support
patients in the use of their prescribed or over-the-counter medicines within
own scope of practice
Liaise
with external services, agencies to ensure appropriate support for patients
(eg vulnerable patients)
Delegate
clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks
are within the individual's scope of practice
Support
the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and
national policies
Understand
practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour,
referring patients appropriately
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Communication
Liaise
with external services/agencies to ensure appropriate support for patients
(eg vulnerable patients)
Delivering a Quality Service
Maintain
accurate clinical records in accordance with current legislation
Ensure
compliance with the practice chaperone policy
Personal Development
Develop,
implement, and embed an effective care management program for frail and
housebound patients registered at the practice
Develop,
implement, and embed health promotion and well-being programs
Team Working
Support
the team in managing clinical emergencies
Delegate
clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks
are within the individual's scope of practice
Support
the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and
national policies
Clinical Governance
Support
the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead by conducting audits, providing
training, and offering evidence of compliance to the practice manager
Assist
in publishing the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels
Primary Responsibilities
Assess
patient needs to ensure appropriate healthcare provision, incorporating evidence-based
practice
Develop,
implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
to promote health and well-being
Identify,
manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions to
prevent adverse health effects
Provide
routine nursing care in accordance with clinical evidence, NICE, and NSF
guidelines
Diagnose
and manage acute and chronic conditions as required
Deliver
wound care (e.g., ulcer management, Doppler assessments) to patients
Review
patient medications to enhance compliance
Provide
guidance to patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications,
including side effects and dosages
Coordinate
travel medicine services
Request
and process pathology services and results as required
Oversee
chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care and referring to secondary or
specialist care as necessary
Maintain
accurate clinical records in accordance with current legislation
Ensure
effective use of SNOMED CT codes by all nursing team members
Maintain
and utilize chronic disease registers appropriately
Develop,
implement, and participate in well-woman and well-man clinics.
Assist
GPs with minor surgery when required
Prioritize
health issues and intervene appropriately
Support
the team in managing clinical emergencies
Recognize,
assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Implement
vaccination programs for adults and children
Support
patients in the use of their prescribed or over-the-counter medicines within
own scope of practice
Liaise
with external services, agencies to ensure appropriate support for patients
(eg vulnerable patients)
Delegate
clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks
are within the individual's scope of practice
Support
the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and
national policies
Understand
practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour,
referring patients appropriately
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Communication
Liaise
with external services/agencies to ensure appropriate support for patients
(eg vulnerable patients)
Delivering a Quality Service
Maintain
accurate clinical records in accordance with current legislation
Ensure
compliance with the practice chaperone policy
Personal Development
Develop,
implement, and embed an effective care management program for frail and
housebound patients registered at the practice
Develop,
implement, and embed health promotion and well-being programs
Team Working
Support
the team in managing clinical emergencies
Delegate
clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks
are within the individual's scope of practice
Support
the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and
national policies
Clinical Governance
Support
the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead by conducting audits, providing
training, and offering evidence of compliance to the practice manager
Assist
in publishing the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with NMC
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Family Planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Clinical knowledge in the following
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- New patient medicals
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc)
- Travel medicine
- Chronic disease management awareness for -
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- CHD
- Asthma
- Spirometry
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility with working arrangements, including occasional out-of-hours shifts.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
Desirable
- Driving License and use of a car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with NMC
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Family Planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Clinical knowledge in the following
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- New patient medicals
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc)
- Travel medicine
- Chronic disease management awareness for -
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- CHD
- Asthma
- Spirometry
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility with working arrangements, including occasional out-of-hours shifts.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
Desirable
- Driving License and use of a car
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).
