GP Practice Nurse

Job responsibilities

Winterton Medical Practice

JOB DESCRIPTION

ROLE:To provide effective nursing services for the practice population.

ACCOUNTABLE TO:The partners and the NMC

RESPONSIBLE TO: Dr Alache- Nwankwo & Assistant Practice Manager

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of patients in the treatment room and will, when required:

1) Administer immunisation vaccinations and other injections to patients, as prescribed by the Doctors.

2) Carry out blood sugar and haemoglobin measurement, urine tests, ECGs and any other patient investigations as ordered by the Doctors.

3) Assist Doctors in performing gynaecological or other examination, as required.

4) Carry out cervical cytology.

5) Retain responsibility for patient continuing wound care, with referral to Doctors if necessary.

6) Provide a phlebotomy service for patients alongside the healthcare team

7) Carry out medication reviews as per practice protocols e.g. Hypertension, Pill checks, Hypothyroid

8) Operate a childhood vaccination clinic.

9) Carry out annual Asthma reviews and refer to GP if appropriate

10) Maintain adequate stocks of drugs and supplies, in the treatment room and examination room.

11) Ensure adequate cleaning and sterilising of equipment.

12) Promote healthy living and lifestyles for all patients.

13) Assist in the management of patients with chronic disease particularly patients with Asthma/COPD providing nursing support through face to face consultation and telephone reviews.

14) Assist in the induction and training of new staff along with trainee registrars and medical students.

15) Perform any other nursing tasks as required by the practice.

16) Identify vaccinations required for foreign travel and operate a travel clinic, giving relevant vaccinations/advice and discussing malaria prophylaxis.

17) Nurses holding the community nursing prescribing qualification will prescribe as appropriate from the formulary for dressings and wound management.

Practice nurses will:

1) Keep accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records for each patient in the appropriate manner.

2) Be aware of, and work in accordance with, all practice policies and protocols relevant to your role.

3) Identify their own training needs and actively participate in any training identified as being necessary by their manager or employer.

4) Participate in the training of new nursing staff.

5) Attend regular staff meetings, to maintain adequate communication.

6) Participate in staff development and performance review on which salary increments will be based.

7) Report to Practice/Assistant Manager any complaint, accidents, or any untoward incidents.

8) Work at all times in accordance with the NMCs code of professional conduct and the scope of professional practice.

9) Act as a resource for information and advice to other nurses in the team.

PERSONAL

Practice nurses will:

1) Be aware of and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act thereby working in a safe efficient manner.

2) Adhere to the uniform policy of the practice, always having a neat and tidy appearance.

3) Work contracted hours and holiday cover as per duty rota and extra hours by mutual agreement, to meet the demands of the practice.

4) Perform their duties in a calm, professional and competent manner.

This Job Description will be subject to development and review.

Person Specification

English Language

Essential

• Fluency in written / spoken English

Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years past registration experience.
• Ability to work independently & autonomously.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care as a practice nurse.
• Experience working with patients with Asthma or COPD.

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with valid NMC registration
• Nursing Qualification

Desirable

• Experience and Special Interest in Respiratory

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

Winterton Medical Practice

Address

Manlake Avenue

Winterton

Scunthorpe

DN15 9TA

Employer's website

https://www.wintertonmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)