About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly, close-knit team at Chillington Health Centre.
This is a permanent, part-time position, with hours negotiable for the right candidate. We are happy to consider different working patterns and welcome applications from both experienced Practice Nurses and Registered Nurses with transferable clinical skills who are looking to develop their career in primary care.
We recognise that Practice Nurses come with different levels of experience and you do not need to be competent in every aspect of the role from day one. Duties will be tailored to your existing skills and competencies, with appropriate clinical support, supervision, training and development available.
We are looking for someone who shares our friendly, patient-focused approach and will enjoy becoming part of a small rural practice where teamwork, continuity of care and knowing our patients really matter.
Informal visits are warmly welcomed come and meet us and see what it is like to be part of our team.
Salary is negotiable, starting from £16.50 per hour and dependent on the successful candidates experience, skills and competencies.
Main duties of the job
This is a varied Practice Nurse role providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to our patient population.
Depending on your existing skills, training and competencies, duties may include childhood and adult immunisations, including influenza, COVID-19, RSV, shingles and pneumococcal vaccinations; travel health and vaccinations; long-term condition reviews; cervical screening; wound care and dressings; removal of sutures and staples; Doppler assessments; venepuncture; ECGs; routine observations and health checks; and administration of prescribed injectable medicines including Depo-Provera, Decapeptyl and Prolia.
You will also contribute to health promotion, disease prevention, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and the monitoring of patients with long-term conditions.
You will work closely with our GPs, ANP, GP Assistants and wider practice team, recognising and escalating clinical concerns appropriately and always working within your own scope of practice.
We do not expect the successful candidate to already be competent in every area listed. Duties will be agreed according to individual experience and competence, with training and development supported where appropriate.
About us
Chillington Health Centre is a small, friendly rural dispensing GP practice situated in the beautiful South Hams, caring for approximately 3,700 patients across Chillington and the surrounding villages.
Our size is one of our strengths. We know our patients well and pride ourselves on providing friendly, personal and high-quality care with a strong community ethos. We are a genuinely close-knit team where colleagues know and support one another and everyone's contribution is valued.
You will join an established clinical team comprising three GP Partners, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and two GP Assistants, alongside our experienced dispensary, reception and administrative teams.
We want our staff to enjoy coming to work and offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, NHS Pension Scheme membership (subject to eligibility), company sick pay and access to Blue Light Card discounts. We also value spending time together outside work, with both a summer social and Christmas party.
And, of course, you will be working in the heart of the beautiful South Devon countryside, just a short distance from the coast!
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description
Job Title -Practice Nurse
Contract -Permanent, Part-time
Hours -Part-time hours negotiable for the right candidate
Clinical Line Manager -Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Accountable to -Practice Manager (administratively) and Advanced Nurse Practitioner (clinically)
Job Summary
The Practice Nurse will work as an integral member of the practice multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to our patient population.
The post holder will undertake a varied range of Practice Nurse duties, working within their individual scope of practice and level of competence. We recognise that applicants may have different levels of previous primary care experience, and appropriate clinical support, supervision and training will be provided to enable the successful candidate to develop their skills within the role.
The Practice Nurse will contribute to preventative healthcare, immunisation programmes, health promotion, long-term condition management, women's health, wound care and other treatment room services.
The post holder will work closely with our GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, GP Assistants and wider practice team to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care.
For candidates newer to general practice, we are committed to supporting the development of the knowledge, skills and competencies required to become a confident and autonomous Practice Nurse.
Primary Responsibilities
The exact duties undertaken will reflect the post holder's training, experience and demonstrated competencies. The post holder will:
Assess patients' nursing needs and provide appropriate evidence-based care.Provide routine treatment room nursing care.Contribute to health promotion, disease prevention and wellbeing programmes.Support the management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions, appropriate to their level of training and competence.Recognise changes or concerns in a patient's condition and appropriately escalate or refer to a GP, ANP or other healthcare professional.Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and use appropriate SNOMED CT coding.Work in accordance with practice policies, clinical guidelines, Patient Group Directions (PGDs), Patient Specific Directions (PSDs) and professional standards, as applicable.Support the Infection Prevention and Control Lead and participate in IPC procedures, audits and good practice.Provide opportunistic health promotion and preventative healthcare advice.Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical emergencies.Recognise safeguarding concerns and act in accordance with practice and local safeguarding procedures.Liaise appropriately with members of the multidisciplinary team and external healthcare services.Work within the NMC Code and own professional scope of practice, seeking advice and support where appropriate.Maintain and develop clinical competence through training, supervision, reflection and continuing professional development. Practice Nurse Job description Clinical Duties
The following reflects the range of services provided by our nursing team. Duties undertaken by the post holder will depend upon their existing qualifications, skills and competencies and will develop over time with appropriate training and support.
Immunisations and vaccinations
Childhood immunisationsSeasonal influenza vaccinationsCOVID-19 vaccinationsRSV vaccinationsShingles vaccinationsPneumococcal vaccinationsOther adult immunisations in accordance with national vaccination programmesTravel health assessments, advice and vaccinationsWorking safely under relevant PGDs and PSDsLong-term condition management
Supporting the monitoring and review of patients with long-term conditionsUndertaking appropriate observations, tests and assessmentsProviding lifestyle and health-promotion adviceEscalating or referring patients appropriately where clinical concerns are identifiedDeveloping further long-term condition management competencies according to the needs of the practice and the post holder's developmentWomen's health
Cervical screening, where appropriately trained and competentAdministration of Depo-Provera and other prescribed treatments within competence and appropriate authorisationProviding health promotion and preventative healthcare adviceTreatment room and general nursing care
Wound assessment and managementDressingsRemoval of sutures and staplesDoppler assessments, where appropriately trainedVenepunctureECGsRoutine observations and health checksAdministration of prescribed injectable medicines, including Decapeptyl and Prolia, in accordance with appropriate authorisation and competencyOther treatment room procedures appropriate to the Practice Nurse roleThe successful candidate is not expected to already be competent in every area listed above. Duties will be agreed according to individual experience and competence, with training and development supported where appropriate.
Additional Responsibilities
The Practice Nurse may also be required to:
Participate in and contribute to clinical audit and quality improvement.Participate in reviewing and implementing nursing protocols in conjunction with the GP Partners and clinical team.Participate in shared learning within the nursing team.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.Keep clinical practice up to date and respond appropriately to national policies and initiatives.Participate in reviews of significant events and near misses.Contribute to the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team and development of patient services.Professional Responsibilities
The post holder will:
Maintain current NMC registration and meet the requirements for nurse revalidation.Work in accordance with the NMC Code and within their individual professional scope of practice.Maintain appropriate continuing professional development.Complete mandatory training as required by the practice.Identify their own learning and development needs and participate in relevant training.Participate in shared learning within the team and, where appropriately experienced, support the development of colleagues.Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.Promote equality, diversity, dignity and respect for patients, carers and colleagues.Comply with practice policies relating to health and safety, infection prevention and control, safeguarding, confidentiality and security.Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.Prioritise and manage their workload effectively and seek clinical support where required.Chillington Health Centre is committed to supporting learning and development, and the successful candidate will be supported through the practice induction programme and ongoing development within the role.
General
The duties listed above are not intended to be exhaustive. The job description may be amended following consultation with the post holder to reflect the development of the role, the organisation and the individual.
All duties must be undertaken within the post holder's level of competence and professional scope of practice, with appropriate support or supervision sought where required.
Person Specification
Clinical knowledge and skills Essential
Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
Desirable
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Chronic disease management Spirometry Willingness to develop knowledge and understanding of PGDs, PSDs and medicines administration relevant to the role Chaperone procedure Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of health promotion strategies Awareness of public health issues within the local area
Personal qualities Essential
Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative 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 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
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Other requirements Essential
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse
Desirable
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) ability to work effectively as part of a team and, where competent, autonomously within own scope of practice Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Clear, polite telephone manner
Desirable
Strong IT skills
Experience Essential
Willingness and ability to undertake training and develop additional Practice Nurse competencies according to the needs of the role
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
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 Chillington Health Centre
Address Orchard Way
Chillington
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 2LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chillingtonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)