Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

• Administers adult and child immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes, and competent and up to date with anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensures safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Undertakes procedures to include venepuncture, basic wound care, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry, stitch/clip removal and cervical smears.
• Works within all relevant practice policies and procedural guidelines e.g. infection control, chaperoning and patient group directions.
• Initiates the process of diagnosis with patients suspected to have a chronic disease e.g. diabetes, COPD, asthma, CHD referring to other clinicians as appropriate. To manage programmes of care for patients with chronic diseases by planning, providing and evaluating care under agreed local/national guidelines, protocols and patient group directions.
• Contributes to a satisfactory call and recall system of patients and undertakes annual review of patients.
• Works collaboratively as a team member to achieve the objectives of the NHS contract and aspirations of the team.
• Provides expert clinical advice on educational opportunities that will facilitate the development and support of their specialist knowledge and skills to ensure the development of clinical practice.
• Recognises the development needs of others and provides clinical supervision.
• Develops own knowledge and practice to meet objectives/changes in service.
• Makes effective use of the clinical system by ensuring the consistent and accurate entering of data and use of SNOMED Codes, and facilitates the use of up to date information technology in order to collate accurate and timely information as and when required.

• Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive patient care, including conducting health assessments and monitoring vital signs.
  • Administer vaccinations and injections as required.
  • Assist in the management of chronic diseases and provide education to patients on self-care practices.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop individualised care plans.
  • Educate patients on health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
  • Ensure adherence to infection control protocols within the practice.
  • Participate in continuous professional development and training opportunities.

  Requirements

  • Registered Nurse qualification with a valid nursing licence.
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
  • Proven experience in patient care within a clinical setting is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with patients.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • A compassionate approach to patient care with a commitment to promoting health and wellbeing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Qualified nurse with relevant experience
• Hold a valic NMC registration

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the community or primary care is desirable but not essential

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in the community or primary care is desirable but not essential

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

Scott Arms Medical Centre

Address

Whitecrest

Great Barr

Birmingham

B43 6EE

Employer's website

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