Practice Nurse

Operose Health are leaders in digital-first primary care providing high quality, accessible and resilient NHS services for our patients. We currently serve over 600,000 patients across 66 GP practices and in community services in ten locations.

We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer.

**Job Description**:
Location: Chelsea

The postholder will provide care for the presenting patient, treatment, chronic disease management and evaluation of care. Experience in cervical cytology and baby immunisations essential.

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring that practice policies and procedures are followed.

To be considered for this exciting role you must have

UK registered nurse with significant post registration experience
Must have a good knowledge on Quality Outcomes Framework

In return we offer

Our enhanced progressive career framework for physician associates including leadership roles
Market leading salary scales
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
An opportunity to significantly develop your existing skillset
In-house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs
Sector Leading Training
Access to our bespoke learning management system
Annual formative clinical assessments to support competency development
1 week paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year
Varied opportunities for career development within our wider organisation
A range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.

Communication

Communicate effectively with all team members both within the practice and with other agencies.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising their need for alternative communication methods.
Communicate to a high level, both spoken and written

Health and Safety

Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in own designated clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards, reporting any potential risks.
Fridge Temperature Recording
Check all emergency equipment and drugs as per CQC recommendations and Resus policy ensuring records are up to date.
Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, consent, sharps and needlestick injuries.
Be aware of the adult and child safeguarding procedures, local guidance and referral criteria

Personal development

Take responsibility for own developmental training and performance, including participating in clinical supervision and annual appraisals
Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development
Work with Nurse Lead/Practice Manager on any new training requirements
To recognise and understand the role and responsibilities of individuals working in the clinical team
To support any staff in training
Undertake regular audits to ensure achievement of best practice and clinical effectiveness

Quality

Ensure own actions are consistent with agreed standards of care, following practice/national guidelines
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Alert team members to issues regarding the quality or risk in the patients care
Know the practices policies and procedures, ensuring frequent review
Be able to manage own time, workload and resources effectively
Be aware of, and actively take part in Qof through the call and recall of patient
Ensure stock items are ordered and available in all clinical and treatment rooms
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies
Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate record keeping
Attend and participate in practice team and clinical meetings