Practice Nurse
3 weeks ago
Job summary
Whittington Moor Surgery, a busy yet welcoming practice, isseeking a permanent Practice Nurse to join our team, working 25-30 hours per week. Thisposition has opened due to upcoming maternity leave and planned expansion ofour Nursing Team. Our staff wellbeing is of the upmost importance, and weencourage part time working.
We have maintained our "Outstanding" CQC ratingsince 2015. Our practice serves 8,500 patients and is located near thebeautiful Peak District. We received excellent patient satisfaction surveyresults in July 2024, and our staff satisfaction remains high.
We offer a competitive salary of between £38, to £41, FTE dependant on experience and also offer additional benefits such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, NHS pension and holiday entitlement pro rata of 26-31 days.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in General Practice who can thrive in a fast-paced and occasionally changing environment.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the Nursing Team, including HCA's and Phlebotomists, to ensure a high standard of care for our patients. You will also provide Nursing Assistance to Doctors and other members of the Primary Healthcare Team. Your duties will encompass all tasks typically performed by a Practice Nurse.
About us
We are a multi-disciplinaryteam consisting of: GP's, A Lead Nurse, Practice Nurse, Healthcare Assistants,Phlebotomist, PCN Pharmacists & Social Prescriber's with a large Administrative Team.
Despite being an extremely busy Practice, our ethos is centered on being a supportive team that encourages personal and professional development, allowing each individual to flourish and reach their full potential. Combined with regular team-building activities, this approach ensures that every team member feels valued.
We are a training practice having GP Registrars, Medical Students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Todeliver effective, high standard nursing care to the practice population
Topromote an environment in which all the team members can co-operate to providethe optimal level of care delivery to patients.
Tooffer health promotion and education to patients
Topromote practice philosophy, strategy, and policy
MAIN DUTIES
Instigate and perform investigations.
Near Patient Testing (INR's) using INR Star (including Home Visits)
Venepuncture
Testing urine samples, interpret results and take relevant action
Perform blood pressure monitoring
Ear syringing
Dressings for minor injuries and wound care after minor surgery
Routine Vaccinations including childhood Immunisations and monitoring
Travel Health
Women's Health
Discuss and give information to women about pre- conceptual advice, sexual health, menopause
Perform cervical smears and discuss the meaning of the result
Discuss all methods of contraception, offer latest information to women to allow them to choose appropriate method and monitor women on contraception
Health promotion interventions and lifestyle advice
Smoking cessation advice
Offer support, assess motivation, give information about nicotine replacement therapy, review regularly
Weight reduction discuss healthy eating and exercise- refer on to other agencies
Advice on safe alcohol levels as per guidelines
Discuss the need for referral to other agencies if necessary
Identify patients at more risk of cardiovascular events
Give appropriate lifestyle advice
Instigate other investigations, blood tests and electrocardiogram
Clinical Accountability
Accountable for own professional actions
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
Advise and recommend treatment
Initiates action within broad clinical policies
Refer to other disciplines when appropriate
Works competently and confidently within clinical capabilities
Chronic Disease Management
Educates patients and their carers in self management of chronic disease
Diabetes
Annual Reviews
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Spirometry
Weight Management
Hypertension diagnosis & management
Training
Keeps up to date with anaphylaxis and all mandatory training advised for continued registration and by the Practice.
Maintain continuing professional education and development and participate in Staff Development Reviews
Help support the training of junior nursing staff
Communication
Liaise with other health professionals on a regular basis
Communicates well in line with patient needs as appropriate
Keep accurate and timely computer records for all patients using appropriate read codes
Stock take and ordering of vaccines and consumables involved in the ordering of appropriate stock
Telephone advice to patients .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Adult Nursing Qualification - Holds current NMC registration NMC adult nursing registration 3 years clinical experience Car driver Some Primary Care Nursing experience Understanding the role of a Practice Nurse Experience in implementing protocols and clinical guidelines Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise workload Clinical skills - cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination Women's health Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of PGD and PSDs and their associated policy
Desirable
Chronic disease management Ear care Awareness of local and national health policy Independent prescribing qualification or with interest to work towards Knowledge of clinical governance in Primary Care-
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