Practice Nurse

• Chronic disease management, including reviews for diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension
• Cervical screening/cytology
• Childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations
• Administration of medications, vaccinations and injections in accordance with relevant protocols and guidelines
• Wound care and dressings
• Venepuncture and other routine clinical procedures
• NHS Health Checks
• Health promotion, lifestyle advice and patient education
• Maintaining accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records
• Supporting infection prevention and control, clinical governance and quality improvement
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Healthcare Assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Undertaking other appropriate Practice Nurse duties in accordance with competency, training and the needs of the practice

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within their professional competence.
• Undertake chronic disease reviews and support patients in managing long-term health conditions.
• Undertake cervical screening in accordance with current national guidance and practice procedures.
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with current guidelines and authorised protocols.
• Undertake wound assessment, wound care and dressings.
• Undertake venepuncture and other appropriate clinical procedures.
• Carry out NHS Health Checks and provide appropriate health promotion and lifestyle advice.
• Administer medications and injections safely and appropriately within the post holder's professional competence.
• Recognise situations requiring referral to, or advice from, a GP or other appropriate healthcare professional.

• Provide compassionate, respectful and patient-centered care at all times.
• Support patients in improving and maintaining their health and wellbeing.
• Provide appropriate health education and advice to patients and carers.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records.
• Work in accordance with practice policies and procedures and relevant professional requirements.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits and quality improvement activities where appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence and undertake appropriate continuing professional development.

• Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary practice team.
• Communicate effectively with GPs, nursing colleagues, Healthcare Assistants, administrative staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute positively towards a supportive and professional working environment.
• Attend appropriate clinical or practice meetings as required.

Essential

• * Previous experience working as a Practice Nurse within General Practice / Primary Care
• * Experience of delivering immunisations and vaccinations
• * Experience of cervical screening
• * Experience in the management of long-term conditions
• * Experience in wound care and general treatment-room nursing

Essential

• Experienced Practice Nurse required for 10 hours per week
• Lanfranc Medical Centre is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team for 10 hours per week. The successful candidate will have previous General Practice experience and be competent in chronic disease management, cervical screening, immunisations and vaccinations, wound care and other core Practice Nurse duties.
• Salary depending on experience.

Essential

• Excellent clinical and patient-care skills
• * Good written and verbal communication skills
• * Ability to work independently within professional competence
• * Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• * Good organisational and time-management skills
• * Ability to maintain accurate clinical records
• * Understanding of patient confidentiality and information governance
• * Commitment to maintaining and developing professional knowledge and clinical competence
• * Ability to adapt to changing priorities within a busy General Practice environment

Essential

• * Registered Nurse
• * Current and valid NMC registration
• * Appropriate training / competency in cervical screening
• * Appropriate training / competency in immunisations and vaccinations

Desirable

• * Additional qualifications or training in chronic disease management
• * Independent / Supplementary Prescribing qualification
• * Travel health qualification or relevant experience