Practice Nurse

As an experienced Practice Nurse you will be expected to deliver a wide range of clinical services across the practice, including but not limited to:

Running routine health screening and health promotion clinics, taking appropriate histories and assessments.

Providing chronic disease management for conditions such as asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular health, using evidence-based care plans and supporting patients in self-management.

Managing wound care and dressings, including minor and complex wound management and suture removal where appropriate.

Delivering womens health services, including cervical screening and smear tests in line with national guidelines.

Administering baby and childhood immunisations, as well as adult vaccinations according to NHS schedules.

Providing health and lifestyle advice, promoting disease prevention, smoking cessation and healthy behaviours.

Keeping clear, accurate and up-to-date patient records so that care is safe, consistent and meets professional and legal standards.

Working collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, administration staff and other health professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.

The post holder is a registered experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide general practice nursing services to the whole practice population.

As an autonomous practitioner, the nurse is responsible for the care delivered and will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, critical thinking and decision-making skills in the management of patients. The post holder will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet patient needs and to support the delivery of practice policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities;

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and wellbeing.

Proactively identify, assess and manage patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, where appropriate.

Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to diagnose, monitor and manage long-term conditions, including non-pharmacological interventions, in line with national and local guidance and practice protocols.

Support patients to adhere to prescribed treatment and management plans.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including the initiation of effective emergency care.

Undertake cervical cytology consultations.

Deliver vaccination and immunisation programmes for adults and children.

Provide advice and administer travel vaccinations in accordance with current guidance.

Assess, manage and treat patients presenting with aural conditions using evidence-based care.

Provide opportunistic wound care and dressings as required.

Use sensitive, clear and effective communication to ensure patients are fully informed and able to give valid consent.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues, adapting communication styles to meet individual needs, cultural backgrounds and levels of understanding.

Anticipate and reduce barriers to effective communication wherever possible.

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues where appropriate.

Practice within professional competence and the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and complete patient records in line with legislation, policies and procedures.

Manage and prioritise own workload to maintain safe and high-quality care.

Deliver care in accordance with NSF, NICE and other evidence-based guidelines.

Participate in audit, peer review, benchmarking and evaluation to improve service quality.

Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development activities.

Participate in the review and learning from complaints, incidents and near-misses using agreed frameworks.

Support shared learning across the practice and wider organisation.

Safeguard vulnerable children and adults in line with statutory guidance and local procedures.

Take responsibility for own professional development, performance and learning, including participation in supervision and appraisal.

Act as a positive role model and support the development of colleagues.

Promote the practice as a learning environment and encourage shared learning.

Engage with service development, innovation and change within own area of practice.

Keep up to date with local and national developments relevant to practice nursing.

Promote awareness of support services (e.g. PALS) and ensure patients can access information in appropriate formats.

Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing positively to team functioning and patient care.

Understand own role and responsibilities within the organisation and how this may evolve over time.

Delegate appropriately and safely, ensuring competency of those undertaking delegated tasks.

Accept delegated duties appropriately and manage workload effectively.

Use referral pathways appropriately and in line with practice protocols.

Participate in team meetings, service development activities and agreed local projects.

This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed regularly in line with service needs.

We are a dynamic and progressive GP surgery based in Chippenham, working closely with other local practices within our Primary Care Network (PCN) to provide joined-up, high-quality care for our patients.

We operate a combination of on-the-day urgent appointments and pre-bookable routine clinics, offering consultations via telephone, video and face-to-face to meet the different needs of our patient population.

Our practice is based in a large, modern, purpose-built building, which also accommodates dental services and the local out-of-hours service - supporting integrated, accessible care within the community.

We are a friendly, supportive and collaborative team, and as a training practice we are committed to supporting ongoing learning, professional development and career progression for our staff.

Looking for a new challenge? Then look no further.

Experience

Desirable: - Cervical smear taker, Child immunisations, Asthma diploma.

Qualifications

Essential: - Must hold a current NMC registration

Desirable: - Chronic Disease qualification for Asthma and COPD.