Full Time Practice Nurse in Wallington

We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Practice Nurse to join our innovative, training-focused practice serving 20,000 patients in Wallington. The Practice is committed to delivering high quality patient care which requires us to have a supportive and cohesive team. We require a skilled and enthusiastic nurse with chronic disease experience to join our nursing team. The position is available for an immediate start. Our team benefits from a wide range of clinical expertise; experience in Respiratory and Diabetes management would be particularly valuable. You'll be working within a supportive and friendly team in our modern, purpose-built premises. If you have the required general practice experience, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Main duties of the job:

• The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Medical Services to the patients of the practice.
• The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to our patient population.
• The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

About us:

Wallington Family Practice currently provides general medical services to a population of approximately 20,000 patients. It has 11 GPs, a team of Pharmacists including Pharmacy Technicians, a Lead Nurse, 5 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, and an extensive team of admin and reception staff. We are a large proactive teaching practice located in a purpose-built health centre close to Wallington town centre. We are part of the Wallington Primary Care Network (PCN) working collaboratively with local general practice colleagues for the good of the local population.

The main purpose of this role is to provide efficient, courteous and responsive care navigation to the diverse needs of our patients.

Main Clinical Duties:

• According to qualifications and experience, to work as an autonomous practitioner within the multi-disciplinary team to provide a full range of Practice Nursing services, including:

• Cervical Cytology
• Chronic Disease Management including Asthma, Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, COPD (when qualified and trained to do so)
• Patient Education and Health Promotion
• Contraception advice
• Vaccinations and immunisations
• Travel health vaccination and advice
• Other general treatment room services as required

Communication:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the clinical and non-clinical team including regular attendance at nursing team meetings and other appropriate meetings within the practice, the locality and CCG as a whole.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives through verbal and non-verbal means.
• Assess the patients ability to give informed consent, and request assistance from another clinician if unsure.
• Read and reply to internal and external emails on a regular basis as a means to communicate with other staff members.

Confidentiality and Data Protection:

The post holder will have access to sensitive information about patients' health and other matters. It is imperative that staff respect patients' privacy, confidentiality and act appropriately. Information must be disclosed to an appropriate clinician if it is felt that the patient were at risk of harm to themselves or others in accordance with the Practices policies.

Equality and Diversity:

• Act in ways that recognise patients, carers and colleagues' rights.
• Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behave in a manner which is welcoming, courteous and non-judgemental.

Leadership:

• Assist in managing any junior nursing staff which may include Health Care Assistants, Nursing Associates and students.
• Participate in the induction of new staff, providing mentoring and supervision where appropriate.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the practice development plan, the planning of clinical services and delivery of practice objectives.
• Identifying new opportunities for service developments, identifying needs and how these can be met.
• Organise clinical and non-clinical time of self and other members of staff where appropriate.
• Training and mentoring of medical and nursing students when required.
• Actively participate in clinical/practice meetings.

Personal & Professional Development:

• Take responsibility for one's own professional development, learning, performance, registration and revalidation. This includes having regular supervision with senior colleagues and requesting support when necessary.
• Undertake any necessary training and development that is beneficial to self and the Practice.
• Maintain a record of personal & professional development using appropriate tools to do so.
• Ensure mandatory training is up to date and understanding that this training may need to be undertaken on days or times not normally worked.
• Understand the limitations of the role and one's own sphere of competence.
• Be aware of the legal issues applicable to the job role.

Person Specification:

• Ability to use own initiative.
• Working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Up to date knowledge of NICE guidance and other national guidance.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Experience of using EMIS Web.
• Working knowledge of GMS/PMS Contracts and QOF.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse.
• Registered with the NMC.
• Membership with RGN.
• Practice Nursing Experience.
• Chronic Disease Experience/Qualification.
• Teaching/Mentoring Experience/Qualification.

Experience:

• Experience of working within a Nursing Team.
• Experience of dealing with Vulnerable Patients.
• Safeguarding Adults & Child Protection.
• Minimum 2 years working experience.
• Cytology.
• Well Women.
• Ear Irrigation.
• Children's Immunisations.
• Adult Immunisations.
• Travel Advice & Immunisations.
• Population Health, wellbeing and Self-care.
• Learning Disabilities.

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.