Practice Nurse

Main duties of the job

• Practice Nurse preferably with experience working in a General Practice setting
• Experience in managing diabetes, asthma and COPD is desirable but not essential
• Looking to work full time and with a desire to work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team
• To include work on one Saturday every two months and one weekday evening every two weeks (Extended Access cover)
• Desirable to have own transport and ability to drive to be able to offer support and care to housebound patients

Job responsibilities

• Adhere to NMC revalidation requirements and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct
• Comply with national infection control standards and health and safety guidelines
• Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
• Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation
• Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients
• Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening
• Provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition
• Participate in clinical audits and research projects
• Work within national and local protocols
• Recognise boundaries of practice and refer appropriately
• Support in delivery of enhanced services
• Be aware of duties regarding Safeguarding Adults and Children
• Manage patient complaints and identify learning from incidents
• Undertake mandatory training
• Contribute to clinical governance
• Attend annual appraisal
• Provide immunisations including influenza, pneumococcal, shingles, RSV, infant immunisations
• Provide travel advice and immunisation services
• Perform cervical smears, pregnancy tests, contraceptive advice
• Assist GPs with minor surgeries and coil fittings
• Carry out ECGs, venepuncture, urinalysis, wound care
• Maintain accurate clinical records using SNOMED CT codes
• Contribute to QOF targets
• Maintain chronic disease registers
• Perform practice housekeeping duties
• Monitor and order medical stock
• Chaperone patients
• Liaise with external services for vulnerable patients
• Attend practice meetings
• Conduct home visits as required

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good ICT knowledge and skills
• Organisational skills and time management
• Professional, calm, efficient manner
• Self-motivated, works well independently and in a team
• Works safely autonomously and with other professionals

Experience Desirable

• Previous primary care experience in GP practice nursing team
• Experience of EMIS and Docman
• Experience of clinical audit and research
• Understanding of national and local guidelines
• Understanding clinical governance and risk management

Qualifications Essential

• Registered with NMC and maintains revalidation
• Working at Registered Nurse Level Practice
• Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications Desirable

• Level 6 diploma or postgraduate certification in long-term conditions care/public health
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Valid UK driving licence

Employer details

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Lion Street, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6AQ
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Contact: Practice Manager Carrie Anne Wood, Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Phone: [contact hidden]