Practice Nurse

We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join Broad Lane Surgery which is a GMS training practice in Hampton, a leafy suburban village on the outskirts of Southwest London. We carefor a list of 7150 patients from a converted residential property which has had considerable modification to make it a pleasant working environment. We are aclose and friendly team, fortunate to enjoy a positive working relationship withour PCN and Federation.

To provide nursing services to the Practice population by assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care

To ensure the provision of a high-quality Patient service within asafe, efficient working environment by providing effective support to the Partners and staff and encouraging the development and progress of Broad Lane Surgery

Maintaining appropriate records to ensure continuity and quality ofcare for Patients

To collaborate with other GP Partners/employees and Practice staffon development and delivery of enhanced service issues within Broad Lane Surgery

To be involved in Practice development, identifying service changes and developments in linewith clinical needs locally

We are a close and friendly team that are very supportive. We are led by 2 GP partners and have 5 salaried GPs 1 HCA 1 Pharmacist and 3 GP assistants and 5 admin reception staff.

To provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice working in accordance with the NMC Code of conduct

Provide nursing treatments to Patients independently or in participation with other clinical colleagues working to agreed protocols and guidelines

Provide general and specific health screenings to the Practice Patients within agreed protocols and guidelines referring to other members ofthe clinical team as necessary

To manage Patients with chronic diseases; running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems

Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology andmeet targets delivering the national immunisation and vaccination schedule

Nursing procedures to include:
Wound management

Measuring blood pressure Routine injections as prescribed Cervical smears

ECGs

Ear syringing

Vaccinations and immunisations

Assisting withminor surgery and IUCD insertion

Provide advice to Patients for general health care and minor ailments, with referral to another clinician as necessary

To participate in research within the Practice

To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment roomand equipment

To assist withthe management of leg ulcers

Select, carryout and interpret results of specific tests

Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Infection control, Health& Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to

To maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatments in the Patients notes, both written and computerised

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with Patient health care and registration with the Practice

Ensure collection of statistical information is required for regular and ad hoc reports

To have working knowledge of equipment used in the surgery

Ensure compliance with Patient confidentiality at all times in linewith current legislation

Contribute tothe development of new Patient services

Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Infection control, Health& Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered toTo maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatments in the Patients notes, both written and computerised

• Qualified and Registered adult, child, nurse on the NMC register without restrictions
• Experience in one or more areas such as:
• Diabetes
• Immunisation
• Contraception and birth control
• Blood pressure
• Addiction management
• Smear taker
• Cancer management
• Heart Conditions
• Asthma conditions
• Weight control

• Involve Patients, family, external agencies & colleagues Speak up when things go wrong
• Understand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating Patients as individuals and respecting choice
• Ensuring no one is discriminated against or excluded Understand human rights and impact on care delivery
• Facilitating people to…