Practice Nurse

Job summary

To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.

Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:

Venepuncture

New patient medicals

Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly

Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice

Understand the requirement for 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

Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)

Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)

Chronic disease management in Asthma , COPD, Diabetes.

Travel medicine

Spirometry

Broad knowledge of clinical governance

Knowledge of public health issues in the local area

Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

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

Problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Strong IT skills

About us

Friendly and welcoming team. Good working environment and collaborative staff.Modern purpose built premises with parking.8,500 patients in mixed urban / rural setting.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Venepuncture

New patient medicals

Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly

Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice

Understand the requirement for 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

Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)

Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)

Chronic disease management in Asthma, COPD, Diabetes.

Travel medicine

Spirometry

Broad knowledge of clinical governance

Knowledge of public health issues in the local area

Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GP Practice / Primary Care Experience Essential

Additional information

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).