Experienced Practice Nurse

***We currently have 37.5 hours per week available and can be flexible on working times but must cover a mixture of morning and afternoon appointments for maximum patient access. Leadership qualities are desirable and salary is dependent on experience. The post holder would be an Infection Control Lead. Interviews by appointment.***

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing services to the practice population and providing nursing assistance to all clinicians. Supported by the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of patients and supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Assess and deliver up to date travel health advice including the administration of vaccines under patient group directions and verbal and written advice on appropriate travel health information.

Implement and participate in immunisation and vaccination programmes for both children and adults under patient group directions.

Review and document data using agreed READ codes to ensure accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and audit purposes.

Deliver opportunistic health promotion, facilitating change in an holistic manner to include smoking, alcohol, diet and exercise as appropriate.

Document telephone and surgery consultations according to NMC guidelines.

Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral and the ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions.

Promote and deliver the Cervical Cytology Screening Programme to all eligible patients.

Implement and evaluate personalised treatment plans for patients with long term conditions in accordance with practice policies.

Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines.

Assess and deliver evidence-based wound care management in line with ICB and Practice formulary including the removal of clips and sutures.

Undertake Spirometry, ECGs and Urinalysis as appropriate.

This list is not exhaustive of all duties required as Practice Nurse.

About us

Sudbury Surgery is a traditional general practice located in . We offer a supportive working environment, NHS pension and are looking for someone with dedication and enthusiasm to join our friendly reception/administration team.

Job responsibilities

***Brief Summary below, please see attached job description for further information***

Job Summary:

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing services to the practice population and providing nursing assistance to all clinicians. Supported by the Head of Nursing, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of patients and supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess and deliver up to date travel health advice including the administration of vaccines under patient group directions and verbal and written advice on appropriate travel health information. (e.g. malaria prophylaxis, bite prevention, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection etc)
• Implement and participate in immunisation and vaccination programmes for both children and adults under patient group directions.
• Review and document data using agreed READ codes to ensure accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and auditing purposes.
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion, facilitating change in an holistic manner to include smoking, alcohol, diet and exercise as appropriate.
• Assessing and sign‑posting appropriately those patients presenting opportunistically with minor illness.
• Document telephone and surgery consultations according to NMC guidelines.
• Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral and the ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
• Promote and deliver evidence‑based care for patients presenting with aural conditions.
• Promote and deliver the Cervical Cytology Screening Programme to all eligible patients.
• Implement and evaluate personalised treatment plans for patients with long term conditions in accordance with practice policies.
• Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines.
• Assess and deliver evidence‑based wound care management in line with ICB and Practice formulary including the removal of clips and sutures.
• Undertake Spirometry, ECGs and Urinalysis as appropriate.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to treat the patient in emergency situations, including anaphylaxis according to the current UK guidelines.
• Assist clinicians in the provision of minor surgery.
• Obtain and document informed consent, verbal or written as appropriate including the use of Fraser Guidelines when necessary.
• Apply infection control measures in accordance with local and national guidelines, including the annual infection control audit.
• Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines as per The Green Book.
• Ensure stock of drugs and medical consumables are rotated and maintained to agreed levels.

Person Specification

Experience

• Broad clinical knowledge of chronic disease management
• Evidence of clinical professional development
• Evidence of implementing research based practice

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse
• Specialist practitioner qualification or equivalent experience
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Commitment to working towards Nurse Practitioner status
• Working towards degree level
• Nurse Prescriber

Relevant Skills, Aptitudes and Personal Qualities

• Commitment to the quality of the patients journey and experience
• Awareness of current issues in Primary Care
• Skills in collaborative and partnership working
• High level of communication skills
• Able to think in new and innovative ways and positively challenge existing processes and practice
• Effective time manager
• Enthusiastic, innovative and motivated practitioner
• Team player
• Commitment to enhancing practice through audit and training
• IT skills in clinical system
• Effective teaching and assessment 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.