Practice Nurse

This is a varied role combining comprehensive

patient care and Long Term Condition management. Your main duties will be

specialise in one or more areas of chronic disease management, implementing

treatment plans, providing support, and advising patients on their lifestyle.As the IPC Lead, you will

conduct audits, provide training, and ensure the team adheres to all infection

control protocols.

Core Practice Nursing: You will deliver

the full range of general practice nursing services. This includes managing

wound care, running immunisation clinics (for children, adults, and travellers),

and providing women's health services, including cervical cytology.

Team Mentorship & Support: A key

responsibility will be the mentorship of our Healthcare Assistants alongside our

Lead Nurse. You will also act as a source of professional advice for the wider

primary healthcare team and assist GPs with minor operations as needed.

The following are the core responsibilities of

(IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy

with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being

involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives

implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and

housebound patients registered with the surgery

public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations,

and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice

population health management approaches within general practice, targeting

health inequalities and improving access

to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the

organisation

and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition

in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required,

including supporting with the development, and updating of practice

protocols/guidelines and procedures locally

within national and local protocols where these exist

the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be

referred

in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere

to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding

in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate

in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents

and near-miss events

all mandatory training and induction programmes

to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies

and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a

performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a

regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

long term condition care

on public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)

travel advice services

wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients

accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that

SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance

chronic disease registers and implement an effective call/recall system

a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

patients where necessary

the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported

appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

There

may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be

dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Queens Avenue Surgery is a patient-focused practice dedicated to serving our local community with high-quality, compassionate care. We pride ourselves on fostering a professional, friendly, and highly supportive team environment where every member is valued.

Our work ethic is collaborative; we believe in working together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and supporting each other's professional growth. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions to enhance patient care.

We are deeply committed to the ongoing professional development of our staff, providing a full induction, regular clinical supervision, and opportunities for training to help you reach your full potential.

Experience

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Qualifications

Desirable: - General Practice Nurse qualification; - Mentor or teaching qualification; - Cervical cytology qualification

Experience

Desirable: - An appreciation of the NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners