Job summary
To be responsible for the implementation of high-quality
nursing care utilising evidence-based practice.
Working as a member of the multidisciplinary practice
team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to
the patient population, providing both face-to-face and telephone consultations.
The Practice Nurse will be involved in a number of
clinical areas including chronic disease management, health promotion, public
health including immunisations, wound care, women's health such as cytology
screening an contraception advice.
We will
ensure that the post holder has appropriate training, access to appropriate
clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual to provide general
advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
24hrs/week over 2.5 days.
Wednesday 12.30 pm 6pm, Thursday and Friday 8.30am 6.00pm
(You will be required to participate in the enhanced hours service
which includes occasional late clinics 6.30pm 8pm on a rota basis and adhoc Saturday working to support specific
public health campaigns such as the Autumn Flu campaign.)
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the delivery of high-quality patient care in a GP surgery setting as part of a Nursing Team.
- Manage chronic disease clinics E.g. Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, & Hypertension etc.
- Conduct health screenings, vaccinations, and other health promotion activities.
- Managing women's health, such as conducting cytology screening & contraception assessments.
- Provide wound care, minor injury treatment, and patient assessments.
- Offer advice and education to patients on lifestyle changes and disease management.
- Work closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
- Flexibility in provision of care by recognising and prioritising health issues and intervening appropriately.
- Support the Practice Team in the event of clinical emergencies.
- Maintaining up to date evidence-based knowledge and help support the development of others in the team.
About us
Sherburn
Group Practice is a well-established, patient-focused general practice
committed to delivering excellent healthcare to our community. We are looking
for a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our experienced and
friendly team. The ideal candidate will ideally have some prior experience
working within a GP practice or community setting, but expertise in all areas
outlined is not essential we are happy to support your professional growth
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the primary key
responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance
service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in
order to improve patient care
- Continually review clinical practices, responding to national
policies and initiatives where appropriate
- Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events
applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of
practice policies and protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the primary key
responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance
service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in
order to improve patient care
- Continually review clinical practices, responding to national
policies and initiatives where appropriate
- Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events
applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of
practice policies and protocols.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- * Mentor in teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- * Experience of working autonomously
Desirable
- * 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
- * Venepuncture
- Understanding and managing chronic diseases such as:
- * Hypertension
- * Asthma
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement of PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Skills:
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
Desirable
- Qualifications : Mentor or teaching qualification
- Experience: Experience of quality initiatives, ie., benchmarking
- Understanding and managing chronic diseases such as:
- * Diabetes
- * CHD
- * Spirometry
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Skillls:
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Personal qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively utilise resources
- Other requirements
- Flexibility to work outside of core surgery hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse
Desirable
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- * Mentor in teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- * Experience of working autonomously
Desirable
- * 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
- * Venepuncture
- Understanding and managing chronic diseases such as:
- * Hypertension
- * Asthma
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement of PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Skills:
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
Desirable
- Qualifications : Mentor or teaching qualification
- Experience: Experience of quality initiatives, ie., benchmarking
- Understanding and managing chronic diseases such as:
- * Diabetes
- * CHD
- * Spirometry
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Skillls:
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Personal qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively utilise resources
- Other requirements
- Flexibility to work outside of core surgery hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse
Desirable
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
