Practice Nurse

2 months ago

Chesterfield, United Kingdom Whittington Moor Surgery Full time

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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