PCN Nurse

Job responsibilities

Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Main duties of the job

Experienced Practice Nurse with competency in long-term condition management.

Role involves managing long-term conditions and caring for Patients within our Care & Nursing Homes.

Must have own transport and ability to drive.

GP practice experience is desirable, but not essential, including supporting and managing a wider practice team (HCAs, Nursing Associates, Nurses).

Capable of managing Long Term Conditions

Long-Term Condition Management & Elderly Care

Lead and manage long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cholesterol management.

Provide care for those patients living in Care homes.

Support quality improvement and assurance initiatives within the PCN.

General Practice Nursing Duties within a Care Home Setting

Conduct chronic disease management within the scope of expertise.

Provide immunisations, including:

o Routine influenza, pneumococcal, shingles vaccinations and COVID boosters

Carry out ECGs, venepuncture, urinalysis, and wound care (including ulcer management and suture removal).

Review and action pathology tests such as urine culture and swabs where appropriate.

Chaperone and assist patients being examined by other clinicians.

Leadership & Team Support

Mentor and supervise new-to-practice nurses, nursing associates, and HCAs.

Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to enhance patient care.

Promote public health and screening programs

Integrate population health management approaches to reduce health inequalities.

Clinical Governance & Compliance

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, including prescribing audits and reviews if qualified.

Adhere to NMC revalidation requirements and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct.

Follow infection control policies and ensure safe handling of specimens.

Contribute to audits and service evaluations.

Support the effective use of NHS resources and practice policies.

Practice & Housekeeping Duties

Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of nursing and treatment rooms.

Maintain and clean clinical equipment.

Monitor and order medical stock, drugs, and vaccinations.

Attend and contribute to practice meetings and training sessions.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Comply with national infection control standards and health and safety guidelines.

Ensure safe handling, storage, and transport of specimens.

Identify risks in work activities and take necessary precautions.

Qualifications

Essential

• - Registered with the NMC and maintains revalidation in line with NMC requirements.
• - Working at Registered Nurse Level Practice as described in the Primary.
• - Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities.
• - Framework/ Worked as a Community Nurse

Desirable

• - Hold more than one academic Level 6 diploma or postgraduate certification in long-term conditions care and/or public health initiatives.
• - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• Better to say knowledge of spirometry.

Values, Drivers, and Motivators

Essential

• - Requires a flexible approach, and a highly motivated post holder.
• - Access to and ability to use transport as travel between sites will be required for meetings and training.
• - Willingness to undergo further training and development as the job develops.

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

• - Professional attitude and confident approach.
• - Committed to development.
• - Conscientious, hardworking and self- motivated to work with minimal supervision.
• - Ability to work with a wide range of different people.
• - Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• - Honest and reliable.
• - Enthusiastic.
• - Sensitive to patients needs.

Experience

Essential

• - Previous primary care experience either in GP practice or Community Nursing.
• - Experience of NHS IT Systems EMIS.
• - Good level of communication skills both verbally and written which can be tailored to a wide range of stakeholders.
• - Good level of ICT knowledge and skills.
• - Good organisational skills and time management.
• - Professional, calm and efficient manner.
• - Self-motivated, can work well independently and within a team.
• - Works safely and effectively when working autonomously and in conjunction with other health care professionals.
• - Experience of clinical audit, evaluation research and implementation of evidence-based practice.

Desirable

• - Worked within teaching/training environment.
• - Understanding of national and local guidelines.
• - Understand clinical governance and risk management.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• - Proven record of excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• - Evidence of excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• - Able to deal with service users sensitively.
• - Able to work as part of a team.
• - Able to prioritise and manage your own workload.
• - Excellent motivational skills.
• - Be flexible and adaptable.
• - Excellent interpersonal skills.
• - Ability to analyse and interpret information and present results in a clear and concise manner.
• - Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• - Experience providing advice/signposting to customers or patients.

Desirable

• - Able to use NHS Choices website effectively.

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).