Practice Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking a general practice nurse to join our 3300 patient list size.
Full time position. Ideally Mon- Fri
7.30 am- 6.30 pm as required by the businessFriday close 1pmNo weekends unless planned immunisation clinic
Applicants should be registered with NMC and experience working within a primary care setting.
Applicant should be a team player, highly motivated and organised.
Main duties of the job
To oversee all practice nurse duties in this practice
Respiratory disease management (COPD and Asthma)
Chronic disease management clinics (hypertension, diabetes ,CHD ,CKD
Perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GP
Tissue Viability wound and ulcer care, doppler assessments and compression
Removal of Sutures
ECGs
Venepuncture
Travel Health
Adult and childhood immunisations to include delivering the seasonal flu campaign
Contraception injections and routine checks
Cervical Cytology
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate wo are being examined by another clinician
Request pathology tests, for example, urine culture, swabs
Contact patients by email and telephone to offer advice and support
Be competent in the use of Emis web clinical IT systems and all other IT systems used as part of the Practice Nurse role.
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms, including stocking and rotating items as required
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by nurses and GPs
Participation in administrative systems in the practice
At all times there will a need to maintain accurate records
Attend and participate in Practice and team meetings
On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
Maintain a sound knowledge of the GMS contract for chronic disease management
Have a sound knowledge of the Practices infection control policy
Support in primary care offer and IIF , QOF targets
About us
GMC Contract
GP training practice
List size 3200
Small friendly family established practice in the centre of Pelsall
1 partner GP 1 locum
1 Part time nurse
1 HCA
PCN support from Nurse associate, paramedics, pharmacists, CPN, Physio
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the whole practice population. The post holder is accountable for nursing service delivery. They will be working closely with the practice management and GP to deliver the practice priorities. Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making. They will work collaboratively with the whole general practice team to meet the needs of patients and supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be a registered nurse
- Community nursing specialist qualification or equivalent
- Skills in management of patients with long-
- Long-Term conditions including COPD and
- Diabetes
- Awareness of accountability of own and
- others roles in a nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Awareness of local & national policies
- Relating to health
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in
- primary care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and
- associated policy
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, COPD and diabetes, phlebotomy
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
Pelsall Village Surgery
Address
Pelsall Village Surgery
High Street
Pelsall
Walsall
WS3 4LX
Employer's website
https://www.pelsallvillagesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
