Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated practice nurse who is passionate about providing a high standard of patient care; focusing on improving patients health outcomes in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients within their care, whilst working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary Surgery team to meet the needs of patients.
Main duties of the job
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. inc. but not limited to;
- Cytology and sexual health screening
- Travel Health
- Wound care
- Removal of sutures
- ECGs
- Review and Management of Chronic Diseases such as Asthma, Diabetes, COPD
- Spirometry
- Hypertension management
- Contraception
- Routine immunisations / child immunisations
- Knowledge of EMIS Web would advantagous
Educating and working with patients in order to support compliance with, and adherence to prescribed treatments is an essential part of the role, as well as supporting patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.
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.
About us
We are a small but busy GP surgery providing care for over 4,000 patients.
The practice is supported by an experienced clinical and admin team.
We would welcome prospective applicants to come in for an informal chat and look around the practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of practice.
Job responsibilities:
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
- Cytology
- Wound care / ulcer care / Doppler
- Removal of Sutures
- New Patient Medicals
- Urinalysis
- Travel Clinic
- Perform Ear Irrigation.
- Perform ECG recordings and present results to the requester.
- Asthma / Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry
- To undertake chronic disease management (ie asthma, diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension) within Practice protocols, including monitoring progress, response to treatment.
- Hypertension Management
- Venepuncture
- Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions.
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Administer depo injections and carry out pill checks.
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
- Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.
- Ordering of stock from the Hospital
- Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of practice.
Job responsibilities:
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
- Cytology
- Wound care / ulcer care / Doppler
- Removal of Sutures
- New Patient Medicals
- Urinalysis
- Travel Clinic
- Perform Ear Irrigation.
- Perform ECG recordings and present results to the requester.
- Asthma / Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry
- To undertake chronic disease management (ie asthma, diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension) within Practice protocols, including monitoring progress, response to treatment.
- Hypertension Management
- Venepuncture
- Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions.
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Administer depo injections and carry out pill checks.
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
- Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.
- Ordering of stock from the Hospital
- Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse. Professional registration with RCN & NMC
- Cytology
- Childhood Immunisations
Desirable
- Diplomas in main chronic disease areas, Respiratory and Diabetes.
- Travel medicine
- Mental Health
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Chaperone procedure
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Asthma
- Spirometry
- Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in General Practice and to be able to undertake Cervical smears and administer childhood immunsations and management of chronic disease areas.
Desirable
- Diploma in Chronic Disease Management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse. Professional registration with RCN & NMC
- Cytology
- Childhood Immunisations
Desirable
- Diplomas in main chronic disease areas, Respiratory and Diabetes.
- Travel medicine
- Mental Health
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Chaperone procedure
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Asthma
- Spirometry
- Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in General Practice and to be able to undertake Cervical smears and administer childhood immunsations and management of chronic disease areas.
Desirable
- Diploma in Chronic Disease Management
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).