Practice Nurse
4 weeks ago
Job summary
CumberlandHouse Surgery islooking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated, experienced PracticeNurse.
We arerecruiting to expand and support our existing clinical team and offer this roleon a permanent contract.
GMS practice with approximately 12,000 patients
EmisWeb
Veryhigh QoF achievement
GPtraining practice
5partners and 1 salaried GP
2ANP
2HCA
1 xGPA
1Prescribing Pharmacist
Excellentadministration support from the practice team
The Surgery isopen from Monday to Friday.
The rightcandidate will be capable of working independently on all practice matters andtake responsibility for general practice issues on a day-to-day basis. Thecandidate will be able to provide excellent care to all our patients, workindependently and manage own workload. Goodcommunication and organisational skills are imperative to be able to fulfilthis job role.
Skills forthis position are to include (but not limited to):
RGNwith current NMC registration
Excellentclinical skills
Managementof own pathology results and actioning of results
Be trained and fully competent in Chronic Disease Management,Cervical Screening, Childhood Immunisations and Travel Vaccinations
Highlydeveloped interpersonal and communication skills
Practice autonomously and demonstrate evidencedbased clinical decision making
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of
patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly
and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will
ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection
prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion,
well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management
team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Cumberland House Surgery must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate
clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide
general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
About us
We are a well-established, forward-thinking GMS practice in are a friendly, supportive practice that values staff commitment and actively encourage staff learning and development that is conducive to practice roles and services we provide.
Benefits :
NHS Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
On site parking
Supportive multi- disciplinary team
6 weeks annual year p/a
Company events several times a year
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:
a. To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC
Policy providing or supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and
evidence of compliance to the practice manager
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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
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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 NMC Nurse Experience in Primary Care Cytology experience Childhood immunisation experience
Desirable
Travel medicine
Experience
Essential
Experience of working in Primary Care Experience of cytology and childhood immunisations Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team-
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