Job summary
The Senior Practice Nurse plays a vital role within the healthcare team, providing expert clinical care and leadership in a primary care setting. This position involves delivering high-quality nursing services, managing complex patient needs, and supporting the continuous development of nursing practice within the clinic. As a senior member of the team, the Senior Practice Nurse also contributes to staff training, policy development, and service improvement initiatives, ensuring excellent patient outcomes and the smooth operation of day-to-day clinical services.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the senior practice nurse. There may be, onoccasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such asworkload and staffing levels:
To act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy. Providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practicemanager. To produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme forthe frail and housebound patients registered at the practice. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare isappropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients, which promote health and well-being. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-termconditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
About us
Our team includes 2 GP partners, 5 salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, and 2 Health Care Assistants. Through our PCN ARRS staff, were fortunate to have a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescriber, and Care Coordinators. Additionally, we have weekly access to 1 physiotherapist and 1 Mental Health Practitioner.
The clinicians are supported by a highly skilled administrative team, with the Reception team at its core. Therefore, having a strong reception management structure is essential to maintaining the smooth operation of the practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 senior practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical
areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease
management, health prevention, 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 senior practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical
areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease
management, health prevention, 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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Primary Care environment
- Experience in Chronic Disease Management
- Experience of working autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community care environment
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e benchmarking
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Mentor or Teaching qualification
- Must have team leading experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma or Degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse Prescriber
- Family Planning qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Primary Care environment
- Experience in Chronic Disease Management
- Experience of working autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community care environment
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e benchmarking
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Mentor or Teaching qualification
- Must have team leading experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma or Degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse Prescriber
- Family Planning qualification
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).