Practice Nurse

The Practice Nurse will work with other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring the

condition and health needs of patients within their care, contributing to the

ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinicians and in line with the

service pathways. The clinics will cover a range of nursing duties including management of long term conditions (Asthma, Diabetes and COPD), LD and homeless health-checks, Cervical Screening, Sexual Health screening and Contraception, Child Health/Immunisations, Wound Management.

You will take responsibility for Infection Control & Prevention and nursing CQC compliance. Your will oversee clinical stock control and ordering with our Healthcare Assistant.

You will be registered with the NMC and

revalidation will be undertaken in line with NMC requirements

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to

monitor care under direct or indirect supervision, using a wide range of skills

you have including (but not limited to);

complement

the role of the lead nurse, GP and other Health Professionals

make

the best use of clinical skills within the practice in order to promote

well-being and maximise health gain for patients.

provide

a safe, high quality and accessible treatment room service to patients.

As a Practice Nurse you will act within your

professional boundaries, providing care for patients from initial history

taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of their care

under supervision

You will show safe clinical decision-making and

expert care for patients within the general practice, in consultation with the

duty GP. You will work with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to

support the delivery of policy and procedures and meet the needs of patients.

Supervision and mentoring will be provided by the

appropriate senior medical staff - the type of support will depend on the post

holders skills and knowledge and determined by our clinical governance

arrangements.

The Practice Nurse will work with the nursing team and

other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring the

condition and health needs of patients within their care, contributing to the

ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinicians and in line with the

service pathways. You will be expected to support patients in the management of

long term conditions (Asthma, Diabetes and COPD), Cervical Cytology, Family

planning, Child Health/Immunisations, Wound Management, Travel Immunisations,

and all other general treatment room duties.

CLINICAL

Deliver high quality, compassionate

care with a focus on promoting health, self-care, and independence.

Carry out specific delegated clinical

tasks and responsibilities to a competent standard

Working without direct supervision

(where appropriate) within designated parameters of practice of the Practice Nurse role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed

Recognise issues relating to

safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise

concerns to the appropriate registered care

Exercise professional accountability

and comply with practice policy in relation to the safe administration of

medicines

Use electronic records to record the

outcome of assessment and evaluation of care

Assist in the assessment of and

management of risk across the environment where care is being administered

Assist with the implementation and

monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes

Develop a working knowledge of other

providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met,

within parameters of practice

Demonstrate good understanding of

principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking

nursing and care procedures

Demonstrate a good understanding of

the Mental Capacity act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to

everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from Registered Nurse or another

registered professional as required

Deliver effective care following plans

determined by the registered nurse or other registered care professional and

provide feedback on progress against the plan

ADMINISTRATION

Contributes and participates in

audits, evaluation, and clinical standard setting within the Practice

Accurate and timely summarising of

patient records and read-coding patient data

Complete all required paperwork for

legal and administrative purposes in accordance with relevant standards

Ensure that all practice policies are

fully implemented

Assisting with CQC preparation and compliance.

Assist with clinical stock control and ordering

Work in accordance with all governance

and internal systems relating to the management of clinical data and systems

The successful

candidate will be joining a forward-looking and well-supported clinical

team. We run a weekly clinical meeting for CPD, and are happy to support professional development and training opportunities.

Our training practice in Kentish

Town is based in new purpose-built premises with superb

clinical areas, staff facilities and meeting rooms. We are a family friendly employer and can offer flexible shift patterns.

Experience

Qualifications