Job summary
The lead practice nurse will be responsible for the management of the
practice nursing team, consisting of nurses, HCAs and Phlebotomists.
The lead practice nurse will be responsible for several clinical areas
including infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease
management, health prevention, well woman and well man clinics, as well as
supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of
clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
The lead practice nurse will be responsible for the implementation of
processes for the effective management of patients with long-term health
conditions using evidence-based practice including care for the elderly and
housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the
post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the
entitled patient population.
About us
Friary House Surgery is a GP practice based in Plymouth, providing high-quality, patient-focused primary care to the local community. With a committed team of GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals, the practice delivers a wide range of services designed to meet the diverse health needs of its patients.
Services include routine and urgent appointments, chronic disease management, health promotion and screening, minor illness care, and access to a multidisciplinary team. Friary House Surgery is dedicated to offering compassionate, accessible, and effective care in a welcoming environment.
The practice continually seeks to improve services, support staff development, and work collaboratively with local health partners to ensure responsive, safe, and forward-thinking care for the community it serves.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the Lead Practice Nurse are as follows. On
occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that
are within the reasonable scope of the role.
-
To act as Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and
to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training,
support and evidence of compliance to the Practice/Operations Manager
-
To produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction
with the Practice/Operations
Manager
-
To develop, implement and embed an effective care
management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the
practice
-
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision
of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
-
Develop, implement and embed health promotion and
wellbeing programmes
-
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for
chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
-
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of
developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
-
Provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance
with clinical based evidence, NICE and NSF
-
To diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions as
required
-
To prescribe medication for patients in accordance
with PGDs and own scope of practice
-
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
-
Provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed
and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
-
Co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
-
Request pathology services and process pathology
results as required
-
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics,
delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to
secondary/specialist care as required
-
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with
existing legislation
-
Ensure read codes are used effectively by all member
of the nursing team
-
Ensure appropriate use of the chronic disease
registers
-
To develop, implement, embed and participate in the
will woman and well man clinics
-
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone
policy
-
To assists GPs with minor surgery when required
-
Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
-
To support the team in dealing with clinical
emergencies
-
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with
mental health needs
-
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and
children
-
To support patients in the use of their prescribed
medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within the scope of their own
practice)
-
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure
the patient is supported appropriately
-
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately,
ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the
individual
-
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding
matters, in accordance with local and national policies
-
To understand practice and local policies for
substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring to patients appropriately
-
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where
appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the Lead Practice Nurse are as follows. On
occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that
are within the reasonable scope of the role.
-
To act as Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and
to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training,
support and evidence of compliance to the Practice/Operations Manager
-
To produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction
with the Practice/Operations
Manager
-
To develop, implement and embed an effective care
management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the
practice
-
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision
of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
-
Develop, implement and embed health promotion and
wellbeing programmes
-
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for
chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
-
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of
developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
-
Provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance
with clinical based evidence, NICE and NSF
-
To diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions as
required
-
To prescribe medication for patients in accordance
with PGDs and own scope of practice
-
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
-
Provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed
and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
-
Co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
-
Request pathology services and process pathology
results as required
-
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics,
delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to
secondary/specialist care as required
-
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with
existing legislation
-
Ensure read codes are used effectively by all member
of the nursing team
-
Ensure appropriate use of the chronic disease
registers
-
To develop, implement, embed and participate in the
will woman and well man clinics
-
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone
policy
-
To assists GPs with minor surgery when required
-
Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
-
To support the team in dealing with clinical
emergencies
-
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with
mental health needs
-
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and
children
-
To support patients in the use of their prescribed
medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within the scope of their own
practice)
-
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure
the patient is supported appropriately
-
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately,
ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the
individual
-
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding
matters, in accordance with local and national policies
-
To understand practice and local policies for
substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring to patients appropriately
-
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where
appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC Pin)
- Experience of working within Primary Care
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience in infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Requesting pathology tests and processing results
- Understanding requirement of PGDs and associated policies
- Womens health (cytology, contraception, etc)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Travel Medicine
- Spirometry
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a GP practice
- Experience with SystemOne
- Experience leading a nursing team
- Experience managing elderly and housebound patients
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Effective time management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC Pin)
- Experience of working within Primary Care
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience in infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Requesting pathology tests and processing results
- Understanding requirement of PGDs and associated policies
- Womens health (cytology, contraception, etc)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Travel Medicine
- Spirometry
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a GP practice
- Experience with SystemOne
- Experience leading a nursing team
- Experience managing elderly and housebound patients
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Effective time management
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).
