About this role
Job summary
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients
with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and
housebound patients. Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the
post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient
population. The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as
infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health
promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice
management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
- To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy
supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to
the practice manager
- To 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
About us
We are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients have
access to comprehensive, coordinated and continuous care within a sustainable primary care
system. We appreciate that our whole primary care system is struggling, which is causing a
negative effect on patient care and staff happiness. We believe that we can turn this around by
reimagining how primary care is delivered from the ground up by placing a focus on data
insights, technology and clinical innovation. Ultimately, we want to improve patient access,
patient experience and health outcomes to significantly increase the quality of care for our
patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job role: Practice Nurse
Job type: Permanent
Salary: DOE
Location: Castlefields Surgery in Stafford
Working hours: 28-33 hrs a week
Candidates must have previous experience working as a Practice Nurse within a primary care setting.
About Us
patients.
Job overview
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy
the practice manager
- To 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
- 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 prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of
practice
- 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 coordinate 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 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
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Experience in chronic disease management inc diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory
conditions.
- Previous Practice Nurse experience is essential.
- Qualified smear taker
- Imms/Vacs trained, inc childhood imms.
Desirable
- Experience using EMIS
- Diabetes qualification
- Asthma/COPD qualification experience
- Travel Health
- V300 prescriber
-Doppler including ulcer assessment,
-Dressings including ROS,
-Compression dressing
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
- NHS Pension Scheme
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such
will be necessary for a submission for the Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring
Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Experience in chronic disease management inc diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory
- conditions.
- Previous Practice Nurse experience
- Qualified smear taker
- Imms/Vacs trained, inc childhood imms.
Desirable
- Experience using EMIS
- Diabetes qualification
- Asthma/COPD qualification experience
- Travel Health
- V300 prescriber
- -Doppler including ulcer assessment,
- -Dressings including ROS,
- -Compression dressing
- Benefits:
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
Castlefields Surgery
Address
Castle Way
Stafford
ST16 1BS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.castlefieldssurgery.nhs.uk/your-surgery/ (Opens in a new tab)