Practice Nurse

Job summary

We are looking a registered nurse to join ourexisting team of experienced practice nurses. We are looking for someone withexperience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conductand working within primary care. They must have a demonstrable commitment toprofessional development.

Ournew Practice Nurse can expect to work in an encouraging, supportive, forwardthinking, experienced Practice environment that is continually working toimprove the quality of healthcare for our patient population.

OurPractice Nurse role would be expected to undertake a range of nursingassessments and provide appropriate care or treatment in conjunction with ourclinical team and Practice Policies.

Ideally,you'd be able to support and deliver a high level of quality care and servicebased on the needs of the patient population of which would include treatment,management plans, screening, preventative care, and patient education. Inaddition to this, you would also be expected to support the Practice in meetingits contractual obligations and delivery of enhanced service specifications.

We are keento meet colleagues who are proactive and enthusiastic in improving standards ofcare and seeking continuous development to ensure our patients receive a highstandard of care.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the implementation ofprocesses for the effective management of patients with long-term conditionsusing evidence-based practice including care for elderly and houseboundpatients.

Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinaryteam, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively tothe entitled patient population.

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for severalclinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, healthpromotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting thepractice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy andprocedure.

About us

AshfieldsPrimary Care Centre is an innovative and forward-thinking Practice led by ourpartnership of 11 GPs and 1 Pharmacist. We serve and cover a local populationof approximately 28,500 patients and are looking to recruit and welcome a PracticeNurse to expand and enhance our team.

We are afriendly, professional, and caring team who are passionate about providing safeand effective care. Our excellent multi-skilled Clinical Team comprises of 19GPs (Partner & Salaried), Pharmacists, ANP, Pharmacy technicians, PracticeNurses & HCA's.

Our teamalso includes a full administration team, including a reception team who workin a Patient Advisor role providing enhanced signposting and ensuring patientshave access to the appropriate clinicians or services available to them.

Supportedby our excellent Clinical and non-Clinical teams, Ashfields Primary Care Centreis a consistently high performer in relation to its contractual obligationsincluding QOF and Quality Contract services.

As anestablished Training Practice, we pride ourselves in our commitment to teachingand support of a variety of clinical educational placements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager Support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programfor the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence and NICE guidelines To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice To review patient medications to enhance compliance To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services To request pathology services and process pathology results as required To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required Routine treatment room duties including dressings and wound care, removal of sutures and clips, blood pressure monitoring, venipuncture, ECG, cervical cytology and swabs To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure SNOMED codes are used effectively To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers To oversee QOF chronic Disease registers, monitor progress and assist the practice in the achievement of targets. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children and travel To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Nurse prescriber Family planning qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills Effective time management Strong IT skills Commitment to ongoing professional development Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Motivated forward thinker Flexible and co-operative

clinical skills

Essential

Chronic disease management Wound care ECGs Injections Venipuncture

Desirable

Travel Medicine Women's Health Immunisations - Child, routine, travel

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