About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and ideally experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive and motivated practice in Putney, South West London.
The successful candidate will be appropriately remunerated, and will be offered the opportunity to be enrolled on to the NHS Pension Scheme.
At Heathbridge we actively encourage and support continued professional development. A new nurse joining our team can look forward to joining our amazing practice and being supported by our large team professional team.
Main duties of the job
Along with our GPs and other clinical staff, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the whole practice population, clinically delivering evidence-based practice for patients with acute and chronic conditions and management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients. You will work collaboratively with the whole general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of procedures.
About us
Heathbridge Practice hosts a great team of GPs, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Administrative staff working together to better the lives of the residents of Putney, London. We are highly regarded in Wandsworth for delivering high quality patient care and patient centred care.
Wandsworth borough hosts a large young population, and so we have fewer frail or elderly patients than other parts of the country. This also means our chronic disease registers are lower than average.
Our GPs operate a triage model that combines telephone and online triage. Our nursing team offers a large number of face to face appointments that can be either requested by the patient or booked directly by the GP on the basis of the triage conversation.
Our nursing team currently comprises of 3 Practice Nurses, 3 Healthcare Assistants, all of whom are led by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner Partner. To complement the practice team, we have 15 GPs, 2 Practice Pharmacists, 2 Physiotherapists, a Social Prescriber, a Mental Health Link Worker, a Physician's Assistant, and a great team of dedicated administrative personnel. The practice is a training facility for both GP registrars & nursing students.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide a range of high quality general nursing services and specialist nursing advice and care to patients.
Main duties and responsibilities but are not limited to, include:
Working autonomously Chronic disease management Wound management including dressings Child and adult immunisations Travel vaccinations Screening Health promotion Ear care Emergency management anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques Child health/child protection Performing ECGs Maintaining and promoting good infection control Telephone consults Effectively and appropriately communicate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding the care of individual patient Attend and participate in clinical and practice meetings when required Proactive in identifying own needs for personal and professional development Aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients staff and visitors Ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with any current Quality initiatives Provide patient care in accordance with current PGDs and clinical protocols Any other duties as required
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN/RN Qualified NMC registration
Desirable
Previous General Practice experience Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Nurse Prescriber Family Planning qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in Primary Care Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention control measures
Desirable
Knowledge of EMIS Web Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking
Personal qualities Essential
Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required. Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively utilise resources
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
Desirable
Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner
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 Heathbridge Practice
Address 125 Upper Richmond Road
London
SW15 2TL
Employer's website https://www.heathbridgepractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)