Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse

REPORTS TO: Deputy Practice Manager / GP Partners (Clinically)

Deputy Practice Manager (administratively)

Hours: 8 am and 6.30 pm as required by the business (with the occasional requirement to work until 8 pm)

SALARY: Negotiable, depending on previous experience

Working under the supervision of the deputy practice manager and as part of the clinical team you will be required to deliver and maintain a high standard of nursing care for our patients.

Applicants should have a Level 1 Registered Adult Nursing qualification and experience of working within a Primary Care Setting or have recently completed the post graduate certificate in practice nursing. Applicants should b highly motivated, organised and relish a challenge.

Although practice nurse experience is desirable it is NOT essential as consideration will be made for applicants wanting to transition from secondary to primary care who have respiratory experience and /or experienced skill set in the areas listed below.

Package:

Competitive salary dependant on qualifications and experience

NHS Pension

Professional NMC & RCN fees paid by the practice

CPD support provided by the practice

Usual hours will be worked Monday to Friday between 8 am 6.30 pm

Enhanced hours working until 8 pm on a clinical team rota

Part time and Full-time working will be considered

Practice Profile:

GMS Contract

Dispensing Practice

List Size 8200

GP & Nurse Training Practice

Emis Web clinical system

Additional / Enhanced services offered

Branch surgery at Hook Norton

NORA PCN

Bloxham & Hook Norton surgeries are in rural settings which serve local villages and communities

To apply please forward a CV by 14/2/2025 for the attention of Allison Thomas, Deputy Practice Manager.

Informal meet and greet visits can be arranged by Allison and her team if you would like this opportunity, please contact Allison by calling 01295 722788

You will be an experienced practice nurse or have recently completed the post graduate certification in practice nursing. Although practice nurse is desirable it is NOT essential as consideration will be made for applicants wanting to transition from secondary to primary care who have respiratory experience and / or experienced skill set in the areas listed below.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Respiratory disease management (COPD and Asthma)

Assist in chronic disease management clinics (hypertension / diabetes /CHD /CKD

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the deputy practice manager and GPs to include:

Tissue Viability wound and ulcer care, doppler assessments and compression

Removal of Sutures

ECGs

Venepuncture

Travel Health

Adult and childhood immunisations to include assisting in delivering the seasonal flu campaign

Contraception injections and routine checks

Cervical Cytology

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate wo are being examined by another clinician

Request basic pathology tests, for example, urine culture, swabs

Contact patients by email and telephone to offer advice and support

Be competent in the use of Emis web clinical IT systems and all other IT systems used as part of the Practice Nurse role.

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms, including stocking and rotating items as required

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by nurses and GPs

Participation in administrative systems in the practice

At all times there will a need to maintain accurate records

Attend and participate in Practice and team meetings

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Maintain a sound knowledge of the GMS contract for chronic disease management

Have a sound knowledge of the Practices infection control policy

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for people with a range of needs so being highly organised, flexible, and able to prioritise effectively is vital. They must be observant, able to assess patients and take responsibility for determining the best course of action. On a daily basis they will need to use a broad range of skills, including listening and communication, problem solving, good judgment and offering advice. A Practice Nurse will need to demonstrate critical thinking, decision making and be able to manage patients.

Confidentiality:

While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.

They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers and Practice staff. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers and Practice Staff or business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with practice polices and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The Practice Nurse will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health and safety and security as defined in the Practice Health and Safety policy to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality & Diversity:

The Practice Nurse will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues to include:

Acting in a manner that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to the individual, is non-judgemental and shows respect

Personal / Professional Development:

The Practice Nurse will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of their employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Maintain NMC revalidation

Be willing to undertake additional training in line with Practice requirements to improve and expand service provision and delivery

Quality:

The Practice Nurse will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability from own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources

Communication:

The Practice Nurse should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to implementation of the services:

The Practice Nurse will

Apply Practice polices, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

The above list serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the development of this role as the practice develops, and the overall business objective of the practice change.

Please send other documents as separate attachments.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £18.00 - £20.00 per hour depending on experience

Schedule: 3.5 days over 5 days

Must hold a full driving licence to be able to work between both branches

NMC Full Membership

Application Deadline: 31/07/2025

Reference ID : Practice Nurse

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered

Desirable

• Experience in General Practice desired and would be an advantage

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bloxham & Hook Norton Surgery

Address

Godswell Lodge

Church Street

Bloxham

Oxon

OX15 4ES

Employer's website

https://www.bloxhamsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)