Practice Nurse

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Practice Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary practice team. We are a close working and dynamic team who are passionate about developing and delivering excellent quality local services to meet the needs of our patients.

Our team comprises of 4 GP Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, 1 First Contact Physio, 1 Paramedic, 1 Clinical Pharmacist, and a supportive and dedicated Administrative Team. We have a strong culture of learning and staff development and will actively support and encourage development in any areas of special interest.

Main duties of the job

• Practice Nurse preferably with experience working in a General Practice setting.
• Experience in managing diabetes, asthma and COPD is desirable but not essential.
• Looking to work full time and with a desire to work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team.
• To include work on one Saturday every two months and one weekday evening every two weeks (Extended Access cover).
• Desirable to have own transport and ability to drive to be able to offer support and care to housebound patients.

About us

• Forward thinking, innovative and high achieving GMS practice with a proactive approach to preventative medicine.
• Patient list size of 15,400+ patients.
• We are well-equipped and use the latest technology which enables us to offer a variety of in-house services.
• Our modern pleasant building offers both free parking and disabled access.
• Consistently achieve high QOF standards.
• EMIS Web and Docman 10 software.
• Opportunities to develop areas of specialist interest.
• Rated Good by CQC.

Job responsibilities

• Adhere to NMC revalidation requirements and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Comply with national infection control standards and health and safety guidelines, working to the IPC Policy.
• Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need.
• Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives.
• Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisation.
• Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice.
• Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access.
• As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
• Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation.
• Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition.
• Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally.
• Work within national and local protocols where these exist.
• Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred.
• Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements.
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children.
• Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events.
• Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes.
• Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance.
• Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation.
• Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed.
• Provide immunisations including routine influenza, pneumococcal, shingles and RSV vaccinations.
• Provide travel advice and immunisation services.
• Perform cervical smears, pregnancy tests and give contraceptive advice.
• Assist GPs with minor surgeries and coil fittings if required.
• Carry out ECGs, venepuncture, urinalysis and wound care (including ulcer/Doppler management and suture removal).
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively.
• Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance.
• Maintain chronic disease registers and implement an effective call/recall system.
• Perform practice and housekeeping duties, maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times.
• Monitor and order medical stock, drugs and vaccinations.
• Chaperone patients where necessary.
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
• Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.).
• Attend and contribute to practice meetings and training sessions.
• Conduct home visits as required.
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Person Specification

• Good level of communication skills both verbal and written which can be tailored to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good level of ICT knowledge and skills.
• Good organisational skills and time management.
• Professional, calm and efficient manner.
• Self-motivated, can work well independently and within a team.
• Works safely and effectively when working autonomously and in conjunction with other health care professionals.
• Previous primary care experience working within a GP practice nursing team.
• Experience of NHS IT System EMIS and Docman.
• Experience of clinical audit, evaluation research and implementation of evidence based practice.
• Understanding of national and local guidelines.
• Understand clinical governance and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook.
• Effective time management (planning and organising).
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
• Experience with clinical risk management.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC and maintains revalidation in line with NMC requirements.
• Working at Registered Nurse Level Practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Hold one or more academic Level 6 diploma or postgraduate certification in long-term conditions care and/or public health initiatives.
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• Valid UK driving licence.

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.