About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse. Working pattern, hours and salary are negotiable.
Main duties of the job
Chronic disease and long-term condition management, including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, CHD, CKD, Hypertension
Cervical screening/cytology.
Adult and childhood vaccinations and immunisations, including seasonal flu clinics.
Wound care, including dressings, suture and clip removal.
Clinical procedures. ECGs
Travel health, vaccinations and contraception services within scope of practice.
Health promotion, preventative care and patient education.
Safe management of medicines and vaccines, including cold-chain monitoring and storage.
Effective MDT working, referrals and liaison with external services to coordinate patient care.
Safe delegation in line with competence and scope of practice.
Compliance with NMC standards, local/national policies and clinical protocols.
Participation in training, audit and continuous quality improvement.
Undertaking other general practice nursing duties as required.
Main duties of the job
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:
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To maintain accurate clinical records and ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About us
We are a friendly practice where teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We have a strong sense of community within the practice, and many members of our team have been with us for many years, creating a stable and welcoming working environment.
We are a Good CQC rated practice. We are a team of 4 GP partners, 1 ANP, 1 GPN Trainee, 1 Nurse Associate, 2 PT GPAs, 1 pharmacists plus a team of 12 admin and clerical staff members working alongside in-house PCN staff, with approximately 6500 patients.
We have a friendly and supportive administrative team and work closely together across all areas of the practice to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. We value our staff, encourage a positive work-life balance and aim to create an environment where everyone feels supported, valued and part of the team.
Our core values are to
Recruit, support, train and empower caring staff to deliver a high quality service.
Provide clear clinical and non-clinical leadership so that staff have a consistent understanding of what is expected.
Be proud of what we do and how we can positively impact on some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in our society.
Promote patient self-help and health education through delivery of education programmes in direct partnership with other agencies / sectors.
Share success and learn from poor outcomes.
Keep the patient at the forefront of our thoughts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Immunisation and vaccination training
- Cervical screening qualification/training
- Compression therapy training or relevant experience
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct 2018
- Experience in implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Audit skills
Desirable
- Clinical Management of QOF
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult with a valid NMC registration.
- Immunisation and vaccination training.
- Cervical screening qualification/training.
- Compression therapy training or relevant experience.
- Immunisation and vaccination training.
Desirable
- Practice Nurse General Practice Nursing qualification or relevant experience.
- Training or qualification in travel health and travel vaccinations.
- Training in chronic disease management.
- Relevant clinical skills courses, such as wound care, diabetes, respiratory disease or hypertension management.
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
Dale Medical Practice
Address
Planks Lane
Wombourne
Wolverhampton
WV5 8DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dalemedicalpractice-wombourne.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)