Band 5 Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To use effective communication in all situations which may necessitate the use of a interpretation service

To mentor students during placements, facilitate programmes for learners

To refer patients to other health care professionals as appropriate and necessary

To provide health advice, screening and health promotion at every opportunity

To assess and make clinical decisions and treat, using skilled evidence based nursing knowledge

To access resources available meeting the needs of patients and their families

To establish and maintain effective verbal, written and electronic communications ensuring continuity of patient care and to communicate the outcomes to relevant agencies within the legal and ethical requirements of confidentiality

To supervise junior members of the team

To report relevant information to the Nurse Practitioner and Scheduled Nurse Manager.

To maintain clinical/professional expertise to a high standard in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct

Extend professional practice and competencies

To record all information accurately in conjunction with local policy and current professional guidelines

To work in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team

To work across role boundaries providing health care sensitive to the needs of the local population

To participate in staff appraisal and revalidation

To act ethically to meet the needs of the patient

Education and Development

Participate in Research programmes and explore opportunities to undertake research to enhance the body of knowledge in this field of nursing

Assist with audit programmes

To attend relevant training days

To keep registration up to date

To participate in staff development, personal development planning and clinical supervision

To assist in the development and implementation of policies/procedures and guidance relating to nursing practice

To keep abreast of professional developments, both locally and nationally

To identify training needs through the appraisal process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN

Desirable

• Keen to develop Primary Care skills

Experience

Essential

• Work within own limitations and competence.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Competent clinical skills.
• Able to use critical skills.
• Clear understanding of professional accountability and responsibility.
• Excellent IT skills.

Desirable

• Immunisation and vaccination trained.
• Cervical cytology trained.
• Knowledge of chronic disease.

Communication and Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary working.

Self-Management

Essential

• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to be flexible and adapt to change.
• Have a good understanding of clinical governance.
• Able to manage time effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills.

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

The Whalebridge Practice

Address

Swindon Nhs Health Centre

1 Islington Street

Swindon

SN1 2DQ

Employer's website

https://www.whalebridge.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)