Practice Nurse

You would be part of a team of Practice Nurses and

Healthcare Assistant undertakes all aspects of the practice nurse role

including cervical screening, baby immunisations, wound care and chronic

disease health checks. Should you wish to expand your skill set we are open to

the option of supporting you through chronic disease training in the

future.

The following are the core responsibilities of a 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 act or 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 to the practice manager.

b. To produce or support the IPC annual statement in

conjunction with the practice manager.

c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care

management programme for the frail 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 on 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 their prescribed

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 responsibilities appropriately

(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

We have 4GP partners and our Clinical team now comprises 2 Nurses, 1 Paramedic, 3 HCAs, Pharmacist, Social prescriber, Mental Health Nurse and Physiotherapist. The whole team meet daily to chat/ have lunch and support one another.

We are forward thinking and work in close collaboration with our South Bristol Locality as well as our neighbouring 7 practices as part of the SWIFT PCN.

We believe small is beautiful and feel we have made a success of the small practice where continuity of care, flexibility, team working, and compassion enable great patient care and an excellent clinical experience. Our focus in on delivering a supportive, relaxed, and fun environment to work in.

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working autonomously; - Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse Nursing and Midwifery Council

Desirable: - We welcome candidates with extra credentials.

Personal Qualities

Knowledge and skills

Desirable: - Chronic disease management; - Travel medicine; - Womens health cervical cytology, contraception, etc.