Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Treatment room procedures

• Minor and complex wound care, including compression bandaging
• Cervical cytology screening programme
• Diagnostic tests including ECG, 24 hour blood pressure monitoring, Doppler
• Venepuncture, urinalysis, handling of pathology specimens
• Ear examination and syringing
• Child and adult immunisation according to the Public Health England immunisation programmes
• Travel advice and immunisation
• Administering prescribed injections
• Leg ulcer dressings

Health Promotion

• Contraception and sexual health
• NHS Health Checks
• Offer lifestyle advice and support and opportunistically screen for risk factors when clinically indicated
• Smoking Cessation and advice

Monitoring Long Term Conditions including:

• Diabetes
• Asthma
• COPD
• Hypertension
• CVD
• Mental Health

Minor Illness / Minor Injury:

• To assess and advise patients on general health and the treatment of minor illness, taking history, recording observations and referring to a GP as appropriate
• To assess and advise patients in the event of a minor injury and refer to a GP or Minor Injuries Unit as appropriate

Maintaining infection control measures / managing clinical supplies and equipment

• Apply infection control measures according to local and national guidelines.
• Facilitate colleagues in adhering to infection control procedures
• In conjunction with the Health care Assistant, maintain adequate, in date stock of all clinical supplies
• Ensure the maintenance and correct use of clinical equipment, training colleagues where appropriate and reporting faults to the Practice Manager
• Ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs

• Professional Responsibilities

  • To abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice by adhering to the NMC 2008 Code of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives
  • To assist the Partners in the effective management of patients according to good clinical practice, NSF and NICE guidelines, the Quality and Outcomes Framework and Enhanced Services
  • To be well organised and confident to manage own workload and prioritise
  • To maintain accurate patient records according to legislation policies and procedures
  • To follow protocols for clinical and practice procedures
  • To ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment by demonstrating a sensitive communication style
  • Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable children and adults
  • Liaise with other health professionals in an environment which encourages communication and inter professional relationships
  • Attend regular clinical meetings
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to the Health Care Assistant and nurse colleagues within the team
  • Support and participate in shared learning, the training of medical colleagues and students from all disciplines, and in the induction process of all members of Practice staff
  • Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of clinical care
  • Participate as required in research projects within the practice

  Personal Development

  • Maintain registration with the NMC, have a written professional development plan and maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the NMC
  • Take responsibility for own professional development and performance; participate in annual appraisal and identify personal training needs in line with mandatory requirements and in agreement with the Partners according to the Practice development needs
  • Demonstrate competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques, attend mandatory annual training

  Equality and diversity

  • Patients, carers and colleagues are treated in a non-judgemental manner, respecting their privacy, dignity, beliefs and needs with regard to an individuals circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights

  Other requirements of the post

  • Flexibility in hours to cover leave
  • Other duties which may from time to time be required in accordance with the grading of the post as requested by the Partners or Practice Manager

  Health & Safety

  • To contribute to the maintenance of a safe and working environment fulfilling the requirements of the Practice Health and Safety Policy and to take personal responsibility for carrying out safe working practices at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Experience of Microsoft Office software
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients
• Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience of working as a Practice Nurse

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

Belgrave Medical Centre

Address

13 Pimlico Road

London

SW1W 8NA

Employer's website

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