Practice Nurse

We are currently seeking an experienced or newly qualified Practice Nurse whois diligent and passionate. The ideal candidate should have the necessary qualifications and experience to manage treatment room duties.

To assess, screen and treat people of all ages, including babies,children and adults in addition to providing traditional aspects ofnursing care such as wound care, immunisations, vaccinations, Cervical cytology sampling and hold clinics for patients with Long Term Conditions such as asthma, heart disease and diabetes.

To offer health promotion advice in areas such as contraception, weight loss and smoking cessation in addition to emphasis on promoting Womens andMens health.

Springhead Health is a large GMS GP Practice, serving approximately 22,000 patients.

We adopt a team approach to patient care and endeavour to monitor the service provided to patients, to ensure that it meets current standards of excellence.

We occupy a purpose-built building with excellent road and rail links, and a nearby high-speed train service into St Pancras London.

The following are the core responsibilities ofthe Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• a. 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 tothe practice manager
• b. To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
• c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for thefrail and housebound patients registered at the practice
• d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
• e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
• f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
• g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
• h. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
• j. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
• k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance
• l. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
• m. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
• n. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
• o. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
• p. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
• q. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
• r. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
• s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
• t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
• u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
• v. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
• w. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• x. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• y. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• z. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• aa. To support patients in the use of theirprescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
• bb. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
• cc. To delegate clinical responsibilitiesappropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• dd. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
• ee. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
• ff. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

• - Registered Nurse
• - Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• - ECGs
• - Venepuncture
• - New patient medicals
• - 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
• - Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• - Chronic disease management in [list as appropriate]
• - Experience of working in a primary care environment
• - Experience of…