Practice Nurse

Job summary Are you a dedicated and compassionate nurse looking for a role where you can make a real difference in patients lives?
Join our friendly and supportive GP practice, where your skills and passion for patient care will be valued and celebrated.As a Practice Nurse at The Arch Medical Practice, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our diverse patient community.
From managing chronic diseases to immunisations and you will have the opportunity to use your expertise to support patients across all age groups.
Were committed to your professional growth, offering ongoing training and development tailored to your needs.Why work with us?
We pride ourselves on our warm, kind and collaborative environment where your contributions will be truly appreciated.You will enjoy a healthy work-life balance, modern facilities, and a team that values innovation, commitment and reliability.If youre enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to bring your unique skills to a practice that genuinely cares about its staff and patients, wed love to hear from youJoin us and be part of a team thats dedicated to making a positive impact every day.Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career - you won't regret it
Main duties of the job As a Practice Nurse, you will play a key role in providing essential patient care within our local community.
Your responsibilities will include: Delivering immunisations and vaccinations to patients of all ages.
Managing chronic disease clinics, such as asthma, diabetes, and hypertension.
Undertaking cervical screening and providing contraceptive advice.
Promoting health and wellbeing through lifestyle advice and patient education.Youll work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for our diverse patient community while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development.
About us We are a thriving, large GP practice serving a diverse community of over 22,000 patients.
Our dedicated team is made up of experienced GPs, ACP's, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, Pharmacists supported by excellent administrative staff, all working together to provide the highest standard of care possible to our diverse patient demographic.Our practice is dynamic, forward-thinking, with a strong focus on teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member of our team is valued and empowered to excel in their role.With modern facilities and access to ongoing professional development, we are committed to helping our staff grow and succeed.
We offer a healthy work-life balance, regular team events, and opportunities to contribute to shaping the future of patient care in our community.Some of the benefits we offer are:Bike to work schemeProtected learning timeMonthly practice funded staff lunchesWeekly staff yogaFree fruit & breakfast foodsReligious celebrationsFree ParkingAnd many more..... Job description Job responsibilities a.
To beinstrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead andto work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support andevidence of compliance to the practice managerb.
To assessthe needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate,incorporating evidence-based practicec.
Toimplement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patientsthat promote health and wellbeingd.
To beinstrumental in smear recall programmee.
Toidentify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-termconditions, preventing adverse effects to patients healthf.As required, to provide routine nursing careto patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSFg.
To reviewpatient medications to enhance complianceh.
Toco-ordinate the provision of travel medicine servicesi.To request pathology services and processpathology results as requiredj.To oversee the provision of chronic diseaseclinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients tosecondary/specialist care as requiredk.
Tomaintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislationl.To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectivelyby all members of the nursing teamm.
To ensurethe appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registersn.
To ensurecompliance with the practice chaperone policyo.
To assistGPs with minor surgery when requiredp.
To supportthe team in dealing with clinical emergenciesq.
Toimplement vaccination programmes for adults and childrenr.To support patients in the use of theirprescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope ofpractice)s.To liaise with external services/agencies toensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.
)t.To delegate clinical responsibilitiesappropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope ofpractice of the individual)u.
To supportthe clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local andnational policiesv.To deliver opportunistic health promotionwhere appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential: Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Desirable Desirable: Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Family planning qualification Experience Essential Essential: Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working autonomously Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of infection prevention and control measures Clinical knowledge in the following: ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Travel medicine Chronic disease management awareness for: Diabetes Hypertension CHD Asthma Spirometry Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills Clear, polite telephone manner Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively utilise resources Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse Desirable Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, , benchmarking Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management