Job summary
Join Our Team as a Prescribing Practice Nurse!
Are you a skilled nurse with a passion for patient care and independent prescribing? At our friendly forward-thinking GP surgery, youll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, holistic healthcare. As a Prescribing Practice Nurse, you will manage and treat a diverse patient caseload, managing the Long-Term Conditions alongside our nursing associates and healthcare assistant, providing expert clinical advice, conducting assessments, and prescribing medications and chronic disease medication reviews within your scope.
Youll work closely with a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to innovation and continuous learning, where your expertise directly improves patient outcomes. If youre driven by making a real difference in community health, eager to grow your clinical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Join us and be part of a forward-thinking practice where your role is valued, your voice is heard, and your career can flourish!
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Managing own caseload
Developing and auditing standards
of nursing care
Running Chronic Disease Clinics,
call & recall of patients and case management of these patients
Providing family planning services
including smears
Preventative
Health and Chronic Disease Management
Managing and evaluating screening
and immunisation programmes
Providing health screening, planned
and ad hoc, to patients of all ages and advising & taking action on
the findings
Managing the nursing care of all
those patients with chronic disease and maintaining an appointment and
recall system for patients
Assisting with the implementation,
review and maintenance of infection control measures in the Practice
Development,
Teaching & Education
Participating
in the continuing identification and assessment of the care needs of the
practice population
Forming own
Personal Development Plan
Participating
in the process of clinical supervision
Organisation/Administration
Initiating/contributing
to the development and review of practice protocols
Maintaining
accurate patient records
Maintaining
equipment and supplies and ensuring correct storage of medical and surgical
equipment, including vaccines
Liaising
with members of the wider Primary Health Care Team and agencies outside the
practice to ensure appropriate care is provided
About us
We have a strong work ethic focused on delivering outstanding, patient-centered care in a busy, rewarding environment. Here, your clinical skills will be fully utilised and your professional development supported through regular training opportunities.
Youll be part of a practice dedicated to improving community health and fostering a culture of respect and teamwork.
If youre motivated by making a real impact and eager to thrive in a friendly, forward-thinking setting, this is the place for you to grow and excel!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide and
maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing
nursing assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary care team.
An experienced
practice nurse, the post holder will be a key player in delivering the primary
care agenda.
Clinical
Providing nursing care and clinical
services for a full range of procedures such as vaccinations/immunisation.
Managing own caseload
Developing and auditing standards
of nursing care
Running Chronic Disease Clinics,
call & recall of patients and case management of these patients
Providing family planning services
including smears
Preventative
Health and Chronic Disease Management
Managing and evaluating screening
and immunisation programmes
Providing health screening, planned
and ad hoc, to patients of all ages and advising & taking action on
the findings
Managing the nursing care of all
those patients with chronic disease and maintaining an appointment and
recall system for patients
Assisting with the implementation,
review and maintenance of infection control measures in the Practice
Development,
Teaching & Education
Participating
in the continuing identification and assessment of the care needs of the
practice population
Forming own
Personal Development Plan
Participating
in the process of clinical supervision
Organisation/Administration
Accountability
for own clinical work will seek guidance from the Lead GP when clinically
appropriate.
Contributing
to policy development within the practice and overall practice management,
providing nursing input to any decision-making processes affecting the care of
patients
Initiating/contributing
to the development and review of practice protocols
Maintaining
accurate patient records
Maintaining
equipment and supplies and ensuring correct storage of medical and surgical
equipment, including vaccines
Summarising
of patients records onto the clinical computer system
Liaison
and Team Communications
Liaising
with members of the wider Primary Health Care Team and agencies outside the
practice to ensure appropriate care is provided
Participating
as an active member of the Primary Health Care Team and attending meetings
regularly
Meetings
It will be necessary to attend and
contribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason for
not attending will be annual, study or sick leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide and
maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing
nursing assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary care team.
An experienced
practice nurse, the post holder will be a key player in delivering the primary
care agenda.
Clinical
Providing nursing care and clinical
services for a full range of procedures such as vaccinations/immunisation.
Managing own caseload
Developing and auditing standards
of nursing care
Running Chronic Disease Clinics,
call & recall of patients and case management of these patients
Providing family planning services
including smears
Preventative
Health and Chronic Disease Management
Managing and evaluating screening
and immunisation programmes
Providing health screening, planned
and ad hoc, to patients of all ages and advising & taking action on
the findings
Managing the nursing care of all
those patients with chronic disease and maintaining an appointment and
recall system for patients
Assisting with the implementation,
review and maintenance of infection control measures in the Practice
Development,
Teaching & Education
Participating
in the continuing identification and assessment of the care needs of the
practice population
Forming own
Personal Development Plan
Participating
in the process of clinical supervision
Organisation/Administration
Accountability
for own clinical work will seek guidance from the Lead GP when clinically
appropriate.
Contributing
to policy development within the practice and overall practice management,
providing nursing input to any decision-making processes affecting the care of
patients
Initiating/contributing
to the development and review of practice protocols
Maintaining
accurate patient records
Maintaining
equipment and supplies and ensuring correct storage of medical and surgical
equipment, including vaccines
Summarising
of patients records onto the clinical computer system
Liaison
and Team Communications
Liaising
with members of the wider Primary Health Care Team and agencies outside the
practice to ensure appropriate care is provided
Participating
as an active member of the Primary Health Care Team and attending meetings
regularly
Meetings
It will be necessary to attend and
contribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason for
not attending will be annual, study or sick leave.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC
- Level 6 Nurse Prescriber
- Experienced Practice Nurse
- Must have Chronic disease review experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC
- Level 6 Nurse Prescriber
- Experienced Practice Nurse
- Must have Chronic disease review experience
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).
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).