About this role
Job summary
The Practice Nurse will play a vital role within the multidisciplinary team, providing a wide range of nursing services including chronic disease management, health promotion, cervical screening, vaccinations, wound care and preventative health interventions. The successful candidate will be passionate about improving patient outcomes, promoting wellbeing and delivering safe, effective care in a busy and rewarding Primary Care environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys building relationships with patients, working collaboratively with colleagues and developing their clinical skills within a progressive and growing GP practice. We offer a welcoming team culture, supportive leadership, opportunities for professional development, on-site parking and Health Shield benefits.
At Woodbank Surgery, we believe that excellent patient care starts with a valued and supported workforce, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to kindness, professionalism and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a range of nursing services within scope of practice.Undertake chronic disease reviews and monitoring.Administer immunisations, vaccinations and injectable medications.Perform cervical cytology screening.Provide wound care, dressings and suture removal.Conduct NHS Health Checks and health promotion activities.Support patients with lifestyle advice and preventative healthcare.Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider practice team.Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement and service development initiatives.Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, safeguarding and clinical governance requiremnts.FilesFiles
About us
Woodbank Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. Serving a growing population of approximately 7,300 patients, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and continually developing our services to meet the needs of our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical ResponsibilitiesProvide evidence-based nursing care to patients within own scope of practice.Undertake chronic disease reviews, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.Deliver health promotion and lifestyle advice to support positive health outcomes.Administer immunisations, vaccinations and injectable medications in accordance with national and local guidelines.Undertake cervical cytology screening.Perform wound care, dressings and suture removal.Undertake NHS Health Checks and preventative health interventions.Carry out routine clinical procedures including blood pressure monitoring, phlebotomy, urinalysis and ECGs where trained and competent.Assess patient needs and develop appropriate care plans.Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.Refer patients to other healthcare professionals and services as appropriate.Patient CarePromote patient involvement in managing their own health and wellbeing.Provide information and education to support informed decision-making.Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.Ensure care is delivered in line with current professional standards and best practice.Administrative ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records.Ensure coding and documentation are completed appropriately.Manage clinical correspondence and follow-up actions as required.Participate in the effective use of practice clinical systems.Quality and GovernanceParticipate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development activities.Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and other contractual requirements.Adhere to practice policies, procedures and clinical governance frameworks.Maintain up-to-date knowledge through continuing professional development.Participate in mandatory training programmes.Team WorkingWork collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.Contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive working environment.Support colleagues and share knowledge and best practice where appropriate.General ResponsibilitiesMaintain professional registration and comply with the NMC Code.Work within the boundaries of professional competence and seek support when required.Comply with practice policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity, confidentiality and information governance.Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Recent experience working as a Registered Nurse within a Primary Care/General Practice setting. Excellent clinical assessment and patient care skills. Ability to deliver safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care. Experience managing and prioritising a varied workload. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Competence in wound care, dressings and routine clinical procedures. Experience undertaking health promotion and preventative healthcare activities. Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records. Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures. Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults. Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and information governance standards. Professional, compassionate and patient-centred approach to care. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Flexible and adaptable approach to supporting service needs. Commitment to high standards of patient care and continuous quality improvement.
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 Woodbank Surgery
Address Woodbank Surgery
2 Hunstanton Drive
Brandlesholme, Bury
Lancashire
BL8 1EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.woodbanksurgery.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)