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Practice Nurse

1 month ago

NewcastleunderLyme, United Kingdom Miller Street Surgery Full time

Job summary

We arelooking to recruit an enthusiastic Practice Nurse who is passionate aboutproviding high quality care and is competent/interested in managing long term/chronicconditions, frail and elderly programmes, vaccinations, wound management, andothers.

Training can be provided for any suitable newly orrecently qualified nurses to upskill themselves and be integrated within ourmultidisciplinary team. We welcome applications from such candidates as well. Pleasesee full job description for more information. Come and join our friendly teamof staff on a permanent basis.

Our practice is in a fantasticposition where we have the scope to consider both part-time and full-timeapplicants, providing you with the opportunity to apply for a role that bestsuits your personal needs.

We strongly suggest you read the job description and person specification before applying for this role. Unfortunately, at this time, we are only able to invite applicants who hold the right to work in the UK. We do not entertain applicants who need a sponsorship visa.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for anumber of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, healthpromotion, vaccinations, wound management, long-term/chronic conditions, frailand elderly programmes including the housebound, as well as actively supportingthe practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policyand procedure.

Training can be provided for any suitablenewly or recently qualified nurses to upskill themselves and be integratedwithin our multidisciplinary team. We welcome applications from such candidatesas well.

About us

We are a 3 GP Partner Practice with a varied clinical team including a Salaried GP, Practice Nurses, Physician Associate, and several staff employed through our Primary Care Network. We also have a team of Receptionists/Administrators and a Data Quality Co-Ordinator who ensure the practice runs smoothly and efficiently.

Join our happy and dedicated team in providing quality care to a diverse population.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary key 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:

a. To act as or support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

b. To produce or support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager

c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

h. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions

j. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance

l. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

m. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

n. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required

o. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

p. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

q. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

r. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics

u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

v. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required

w. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

x. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

y. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

z. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

aa. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

bb. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

cc. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

dd. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

ee. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

ff. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Desirable

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

Experience

Desirable

* Experience of working in a primary care environment * Experience of chronic disease management * Experience of working autonomously * Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse * Experience of infection prevention and control measures * Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients * Experience of quality initiatives, , benchmarking

Clinical Skills

Essential

* Wound care/removal of sutures and staples * ECGs * Venepuncture * New patient medicals * Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly * Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice * Ability to record accurate clinical notes * Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs * Chaperone procedure

Desirable

* Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) * Chronic disease management

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