Practice Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Practice Nurse to join our innovative, training-focused practice serving 20,000 patients in Wallington. The Practice is committed to delivering high quality patient care which requires a supportive and cohesive team. We require a skilled and enthusiastic nurse with chronic disease experience to join our nursing team. The position is available for an immediate start.

Our team benefits from a wide range of clinical expertise; experience in Respiratory, and Diabetes management would be particularly valuable. You will be working within a supportive and friendly team in our modern, purpose-built premises. If you have the required general practice experience, we would be delighted to receive your application.

• According to qualifications and experience, to work as an autonomous practitioner within the multi-disciplinary team to provide a full range of Practice Nursing services, including:
• Cervical Cytology
• Chronic Disease Management including Asthma, Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, COPD (when qualified and trained to do so)
• Patient Education and Health Promotion
• Wound management
• Ear irrigation
• Contraception advice
• Vaccinations and immunisations
• Travel health vaccination and advice
• Other general treatment room services as required
• According to qualifications and experience to provide assessment, implementation and evaluation of clinical packages of care.
• Provide health education and work with the patient and other healthcare professionals to effectively deliver appropriate packages of care
• According to qualifications and experience, advise patients and other clinical staff on the management of chronic diseases and appropriate therapies and pharmacological intervention
• Refer patients independently to other clinical disciplines internally and externally as appropriate for further care
• Undertake clinical audit activities to review care provided, make recommendations for improvement in care and implement agreed changes
• Assist with QOF and other target work to ensure maximum performance for the practice

• Ensure that accurate and contemporaneous notes of consultations are kept on the computer system (currently EMIS Web).
• Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of medical supplies and also the ordering and recording of medical supplies from appropriate suppliers and in accordance with normal practice procedures. Ensure appropriate storage on receipt of supplies and equipment
• Ensure regular routine servicing and maintenance of medical equipment and maintain record of these accordingly including details of items for repair.
• Ensure that clinical rooms are well stocked and maintained.
• Assist with any recall or follow-up systems required to encourage patient attendance.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the clinical and non-clinical team including regular attendance at nursing team meetings and other appropriate meetings within the practice, the locality and CCG as a whole.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives through verbal and non-verbal means.
• Assess the patients ability to give informed consent, and request assistance from another clinician if unsure.
• Read and reply to internal and external emails on a regular basis as a means to communicate with other staff members.

The post holder will have access to sensitive information about patients health and other matters. It is imperative that staff respect patients privacy, confidentiality and act appropriately. Information must be disclosed to an appropriate clinician if it is felt that the patient were at risk of harm to themselves or others in accordance with the Practice’s policies.

Act in ways that recognise patients, carers and colleagues rights. Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behave in a manner which is welcoming, courteous and non-judgemental.

Assist in managing any junior nursing staff which may include Health Care Assistants, Nursing Associates and students. Participate in the induction of new staff, providing mentoring and supervision where appropriate. Participate in the development and implementation of the practice development plan, the planning of clinical services and delivery of practice objectives. Identifying new opportunities for service developments, identifying needs and how these can be met.

Organise clinical and non-clinical time of self and other members of staff where appropriate. Training and mentoring of medical and nursing students when required. Actively participate in clinical/practice meetings.

Take responsibility for one’s own professional development, learning, performance, registration and revalidation. This includes having regular supervision with senior colleagues and requesting support when necessary. Undertake any…