Practice Nurse

Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and with reference to practice agreed protocols and guidelines, the post holder will:

• Provide nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.
• Provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education service and advice to patients of the practice.
• Manage care programmes directly to patients.
• Deliver a holistic approach to patient services and initiate and manage a methodical assessment of patient and service needs, including public health.
• Assist the Practice Business Manager and Senior Practice Nurse in the development of practice clinical protocols for the clinical team.
• Participate in an effective, quality driven Practice Nurse Service, liaising and working effectively with other agencies.
• Develop a working environment that promotes health, safe and effective work outcomes.
• Have a positive attitude and approach towards helping solve the problems and challenges that face General Practice today and be part of the process to help the Practice achieve its goals.
• Have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available.
• A nurse with prescribing qualifications will use these appropriately.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care to meet the care needs of individuals and groups in the practice population.
• Assess and treat specific diseases in accordance with agreed medical/nursing protocols.
• Provide direct access to specialist nursing care for undifferentiated patients within the practice population.
• Undertake diagnostic, health screening, health surveillance and therapeutic interventions within a broader health promotion/public health strategy.
• Participate in developing programmes to improve health and well-being and meet the specific needs of communities, groups and individuals.
• Participate in quality assurance, development and clinical governance.
• Ensure continuation of personal professional development.
• Use nursing skills appropriately and effectively to deliver best patient care.

About us:

Bottisham Medical Practice is a semi-rural GP practice on the outskirts of Cambridge close to the A14 and A11, situated in a modern purpose built building. We have a long standing, friendly practice team where work-life balance is important and team members are valued. Personal development is actively supported to grow your job role with your experience. We regularly have protected educational time and team lunches. Our GPs are a friendly bunch with a wide range of outside interests to keep us enthusiastic and passionate about primary care, our patients and team.

General responsibilities will include:

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs.
• Cytology, Cryotherapy, Removal of Sutures, Travel Advice, ECGs, Asthma, Diabetic reviews, Venepuncture, Ear Irrigation.
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
• Assisting GPs with Insertion and removal of contraceptive devices.
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs.
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate.
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs.
• Maintaining Nurses and GPs rooms, stocking and rotating items as required.
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms.
• Ordering of Health Promotion Literature, stock, and vaccinations to maintain stock levels and participate in data return audits.
• Participation in administrative systems in the practice.
• Maintain accurate records at all times.
• Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
• On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits i.e. flu vaccinations.
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.
• Administration of the Clinical Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
• Assist in accurate recording of data input to support the QOF.
• Liaise with Practice Business Manager to ensure maximum benefit is gained from the Quality and Outcomes Framework in support of patient care.

Person Specification:

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to work in a changing environment.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Clean and tidy appearance.

Experience:

• Experience working in either a hospital or General Practice Environment.
• Experience dealing with the public and patients.
• Experience of using TPS SystmOne Clinical System.