Practice nurse part time

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manage

To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and

To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies and to maintain emergency care troley and resus equipment.

To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children. To deliver the cervical screening programme

To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered general nurse

Desirable

• previous experience in district nurse or practice nursing an advantage but all training will be given

Experience

Essential

• Are you willing to learn new skills with training including taking cervical smears and childrens immunisation.
• Further your knowledge in management of long term conditions diabetes, asthma and copd and vascular disease.
• Help run health promotion clinics and mass vaccination clinics for covid boosters and flu vaccines

Desirable

• Previous experience is preferred but not essential.
• Be willing to work as a team to be adaptable and keen to learn.

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

Windrush Surgery

Address

Windrush Surgery

21 West Bar Street

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9SA

Employer's website

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