The Wilson Practice

Nurse Manager (Lead Practice Nurse) GP Practice

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Job summary

The Role will provide you with the opportunity to lead and manage 6 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA and 3 phlebotomists. You will be assisted by treatment room lead.

The Lead Practice Nurse / Nurse Manager will be responsible for several clinical areas such as Infection Control, Health Promotion and Chronic Disease management.

We are an established training practice and regularly have medical students & GP registrars. We like to empower our workforce, supporting you to develop to your fullest potential, as well as partnering with patients to take shared responsibility for their healthcare.

The post holder must possess a current NMC PIN and maintain current membership of the Royal College of Nursing.

Salary will be dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview. Ideally, we are looking for minimum 30 hours per week with up to 37 hours per week available. Flexibility to cover for holidays and sickness is essential.

Main duties of the job

The focus of the role is ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to our patient population. The post holder will be the Practice Nurse Team Leader / Nurse Manager at The Wilson Practice Alton. The post holder will also be able to work as part of the whole general practice team as well as autonomously, demonstrating strong professional management skills, decision-making skills and clinical expertise. They will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of evidence-based nursing care to the Practice population and will actively support the Practice Management team in developing and reviewing clinical policy.

About us

Why work with us?

We have a sociable inclusive team, with great spirit. It is a supportive environment with an open-door policy. We encourage and support the development of special interests and personal development. We are an active training practice with Nurse Trainees, FY2s and Registrars, many of whom return post-qualification. The team is evolving and broadening to produce a sustainable, effective service for our patients and a good working environment for our staff.

Date posted

03 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2677-24-0002

Job locations

Alton Health Centre

Anstey Road

Alton

Hampshire

GU34 2QX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities (not exaustive) of the Nurse Manager (Lead 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:

You will have the responsibility to lead, inspire and manage 6 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA and 3 phlebotomists. You will be assisted by treatment room lead.

a. To act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

b. To produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager

c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

h. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions

j. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance

l. To provide guidance to patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

m. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

n. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required

o. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

p. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

q. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

r. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics

u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

v. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required

w. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

x. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

y. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

z. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

aa. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

bb. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

cc. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

dd. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

ee. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

ff. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate