About this role
Job summary
Practice Nurse Wanted to cover Maternity leave - We are a well-established, community-focused medical practice seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our dynamic team. If your passionate about patient care and thrive in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Immunisations/ cytology
Chronic disease management and health assessments
Assisting with minor procedures
Patient education and support
Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
What Were Looking For
Previous experience in general practice or primary healthcare (preferred)
Excellent communication and time-management skills
A team player with a patient-centered approach
Main duties of the job
To act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing supporting the implementation of audits 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 To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine service To request pathology services and process pathology results as required To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, 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 assist GPs with minor surgery when required To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
About us
Essential criteria
Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable criteria
Post graduate diploma (Chronic Disease Management) Family planning qualification
Knowledge and Knowledge
Essential criteria
Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Chronic disease management in [list as appropriate] Travel medicine Spirometry 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 Strong IT skills
Desirable criteria
Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Job description Job responsibilities
To act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager To produce [or support the production of] the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice 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 provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions To review patient medications to enhance compliance To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages 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 in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure read 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 assist GPs with minor surgery when required To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children 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 support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Essential criteria Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Desirable criteria Post graduate diploma (Chronic Disease Management) Family planning qualification Knowledge and Knowledge Essential criteria Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Chronic disease management in [list as appropriate] Travel medicine Spirometry 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 Strong IT skills
Desirable
Desirable criteria Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies
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
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Employer details Employer name Woodside Medical Centre
Address 247j Wood Street
Langley
Manchester
Lancashire
M24 5QL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.woodsidemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)