experienced practice nurse

The post holder will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care as per -scope of NMC registration criteria. The job role will include vaccinations and immunisations, cervical cytology, LTC/QOF management reviews as the core duties in the s working hours. The Practice will support any necessary additional training costs specifically for training requirements/updates in order deliver clinically safe care as per scope of professional registration

Communication

Communicate effectively with all team members both within the practice with other agencies.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising their need for alternative communication methods.

Health and Safety

Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in own designated clinical room so that they are clean,

Safe and free from hazards, reporting any potential risks.

Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain

Fridge Temperature Recording

Check all emergency equipment and drugs as per CQC recommendations ensuring records are up to date.

Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining accurate

Documentation, consent, sharps and needlestick injuries.

Be aware of the Adult/Child safeguarding procedures, local guidance and referral criteria

Personal development

Take responsibility for own developmental training and performance, including participating in clinical supervision and

annual appraisals

Work with Practice Manager on any new training requirements

To recognise and understand the role and responsibilities of individuals working in the clinical team

Quality

Ensure own actions are consistent with agreed standards of care, following practice/national guidelines

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Alert team members to issues regarding the quality or risk in the patients care

Be able to manage own time, workload and resources effectively

Be aware of, and actively take part in QoF through the call and recall of patient

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies

Equality and Diversity

Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures

Act as a chaperone where necessary

Clinical responsibilities

Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care to meet the care needs of individuals in the practice population.

Assess, examine, diagnose and treat specific conditions in accordance with agreed medical/ nursing protocols, and within

own area of competence or speciality.

Provide access to GPs as necessary.

Undertake diagnostic, health screening and health promotion at consultation/ opportunistically..

Provide administrative and all nursing tasks as necessary within the GP Practice

Provide specific evidence based practical skills and knowledge in telephone and clinics for if required during daily duties eg basic minor illness,basic emergency contraceptive, self care, diet and health management

We have one GP Partner we are a training practice complimented by a salaried GP, GP Trainees and a friendly reception team. We have full access to a range of ARRS staff including a Care Coordinator, First Contact Physiotherapist and Clinical Pharmacist.

Patient list size 3,800

SystmOne Clinical system

CQC rating Good

Consistently high QOF achievers

Excellent complement of long and loyal serving staff

We are able to offer

Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme

Annual leave starting at 6.6 weeks

Experience

Qualifications

Experience