Practice Nurse

To provide nursing services to the practice population

including chronic disease treatment, screening and advice within the

professional competence of the post holder. The post holder will work at all

times to the Code of Conduct, as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

To provide nursing services to the practice population including chronic disease treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. The post holder will work at all times to the Code of Conduct, as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Patients will be seen for

Administration of injections

Childhood & travel immunisations

Dressings and minor injuries

Chronic disease management

The practice nurse will also

Assist medical colleagues in the carrying out of minor surgical procedures and the fitting of contraceptive devices

Provide telephone advice for patients and refer as appropriate to other members of the team

Take part in other appropriate patient care as requested (for example the need to chaperone medical colleagues during intimate examinations)

Phlebotomy is usually carried out by the HCAs/phlebotomists but, depending on demand or sickness, there will be a need to see patients for venepuncture

Chronic Disease Management and Health Promotion

To undertake chronic disease management and health promotion operated by the practice. This will depend on the skills of the post-holder.

The areas may include

General assessment and lifestyle advice eg for patients with obesity and mental health problems

Assessment and ongoing checks for Hypertensive patients

Annual reviews for patients with cardiovascular disease

Annual reviews for patient with diabetes

Annual review for patients with asthma and COPD

Cervical cytology

Minor Surgery Procedures

Wound management

Other appropriate work linked to the Quality and Outcome Framework

Personal Development

To understand own responsibilities and accountability on the delivery of care

To maintain individual professional nursing standards and encourage the same within the rest of the team

To participate in Clinical Governance activities and engage with educational opportunities

To take part as appropriate in professional development and programmes of clinical supervision or mentorship.

To participate in the planning and implementation of change within own area of responsibility

Team Working

We are a forward-thinking, friendly GP practice located in a

village setting on the outskirts of Cambridge. Out purpose-built premises with, its own car park, sits in the centre of the village, serving a community of approximately

5,100 patients.

We provide the full range of GMS services, achieving

excellent QOF and long-term condition outcomes. Our practice is highly rated by

patients, and we pride ourselves on working in partnership with them to improve

their health

Qualities & Attributes

Knowledge/Skills

Qualifications

Experience