About this role
Job summary
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing care to the whole practice population. Key elements of the role are the delivery of evidence based practice for patients presenting with an immediate nursing need or a long-term condition and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population.
They will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and provide expert care in the management of patients. The post holder is expected to work collaboratively with all members of the practice team to meet the needs of patients and support practice objectives, policies and procedures. The post holder will work within their scope of practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Main duties of the job
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as indicated by patient need including:
Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
Removal of Sutures/ clips
New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
Travel Clinic
Venepuncture
ECG
Hypertension Management / 24 hour ambulatory BP
Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols.
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs and upholding the standards required for Infection prevention and control.
Vaccine fridge temperature monitoring
Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
Supervision of the HCA
Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels if required
Participation in administrative systems in the practice
Maintain accurate records
Advise other team members of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
Attend and participate in any practice / clinical meetings monthly.
On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
Support and manage the QoF programmes and income generation for the practice relevant to role
About us
Sussex Primary Care run a number of GP Practices across Sussex providing excellent primary care in the heart of the community. We are a learning organisation that listens to our team of staff, patients and partners to guide our future. At the heart of our vision are our patients and their needs.
Sussex Primary Cares Values Be patient-focussed in everything we do
Support staff to be the best they can be
Innovate, learn and evaluate
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing care to the whole practice population. Key elements of the role are the delivery of evidence based practice for patients presenting with an immediate nursing need or a long-term condition and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population.
They will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and provide expert care in the management of patients. The post holder is expected to work collaboratively with all members of the practice team to meet the needs of patients and support practice objectives, policies and procedures. The post holder will work within their scope of practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current registration with the NMC
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sussex Primary Care
Address Sussex Primary Care
Dolphins Practice
Butlers Green Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 4BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sussexprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)