Practice nurse

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Practice nurse to join our team of clinicians.

We pay a competitive salary and as a training practice look to support the learning needs of our staff.

We have recently moved into a a purpose built health centre working with local community health to provide integrated healthcare to our patient population.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would be expected to work alongside other clinicians in the primary care team in the provision of patient care and undertake the following:

Complex wound care

Vaccination and immunisations

Travel health advise and immunisation

Venepuncture

Adherence and proactive to the demands of the Quality and Outcomes Framework with particular view to Diabetes Asthma and COPD

Family planning and Women's Health

Male health

Recognise and work within own competencies and professional code of conduct regulated by the NMC

About us

Thisis an excellent opportunity for you to take on a Practice Nurse post with aforward thinking and highly regarded practice offering a competitive salary.

Werecently moved into to a new purpose-built, combined GP and community healthfacility, which will serve to provide integrated health to our patients.

Weare a training practice committed to patients and staff and have a friendly, highlymotivated team. We pride ourselves on having a superb working environment.

We are passionate about delivering high qualityhealthcare to our 13,200 patients by combining traditional list-holding familymedicine with more innovative primary care roles including Advanced Nurse Practitioners,First contact Physiotherapists, a clinical pharmacist, Physician associate andGP assistants.

We are looking for an experienced enthusiasticNurse to join our team of is a flexible role and hours can beflexible to suit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Jobsummary PRACTICE NURSE

Thepost holder is responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing servicescare to the practice population. Supported by other practice nurses within thepractice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusingupon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions,health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively withthe general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting thedelivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

KeyresponsibilitiesClinicalCare synopsis:Work alongside other clinicians in the primary care team inthe provision of patient care. Undertakeand record the following:Complex wound managementHealth promotion and screeningVaccination and ImmunisationsEar careEmergency managementChild health/Child protectionMental HealthChildhood immunisationsTravel health advice and immunisationMeasurement of height and weightUrinalysisMeasurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulseRecording of ECGsVenepunctureAdherence and proactive to the demands of the Qualityand Outcomes Framework with particular view to Diabetes, CHD, Asthma, COPD etc. Diabetes1.Initiate the process of diagnosis on patients withsuspected diabetes2.Manage patient newly diagnosed with diabetes underprotocols3.Undertake annual review of patients understanding andability to self manage 4.Refer to dietician, chiropodist and diabetes and specialistnurses5.Audit outcomes of care against standards and initiatechanges as necessaryCardiovascular Disease1.work with patients to set action plans for changes oflifestyle2.work within agreed protocols when managing riskfactors3.to enable patients to manage their own disease4.provide psychological support by discussinginterventions and treatments Respiratory Care:1.Manage newly diagnosed patients with asthma and COPD2.Work within agreed local/BTS guidelines, use ofspirometry and patient group directions to manage patients with asthma, aidingdiagnosis, reviewing inhaler technique and advising on treatment changes.Family Planning and Womens health:Provide a comprehensive family planning service andsexual health service to patients in conjunction with the nursing team and GPlead. This would include all aspectsincluding coil fittingMale Health:Initiate opportunistic consultations with patients tocover issues of mens health; make appropriate referralsGeneral:Be aware of current evidence based approaches topatient care and demonstrate this in practice.Demonstrate clinical expertise in undertake a recognised training programme leadingto any appropriate qualification specified by the Practice undertake work away from the surgery wherenecessary. Visiting patients in theirown homes or at other centres in the practice area, travelling in a timely clinicians in emergency management of patientsAct as chaperoneRecord all contacts with patientsEnsure stock items are ordered and provided in GP andtreatment roomsMaintain clinical equipment efficiently and ensureservicing is undertakenFollow infection control standardsContribute new ideas to improve patient care andnursing work practicesTo be familiar with and operate with practice basedformulary, computer systems and record keepingTo ensure that all work carried out, meets requiredquality standardsTo develop and maintain good relationships withcolleagues and patients and to work in a professional mannerTo comply with Health and Safety legislation andguidanceTake appropriate action if standards are not beingmetRecognise potential areas of conflict, preventingwhere possible and report to senior members of staff if unable to resolveMaintain the highest standard of patient and staffconfidentialityUndertake other tasks as may be requested by thePractice Manager or GPs from time to time, which are within the Practice NursescompetenceApplicants will be asked to undertake a CriminalRecords Bureau checkApplicants may be asked to attend a pre-employmentoccupational health assessmentProvide guidance and training to Health CareAssistances and other Practice Nurses where appropriate.Clinicalpractice Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care Assess and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated and complicated wounds and their management Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions Assist senior practitioners in providing minor-surgery sessions Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Person specification CriteriaEssentialDesirable KnowledgeKnowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service Knowledge of health promotion strategies Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of local and national health policy Awareness of issues within the wider health economy SkillsClinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle Communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Competent IT skills Uses initiative Gets on well with people at all levels QualificationsAbility to work core hours Flexibility for cover Membership of a professional body OtherFlexibility Enthusiasm Team player Current driving licencePositive role model

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