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 support

the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy preventing adverse effects to patients health.

b.

To

manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions,

preventing adverse effects to patients health.

c.

routine nursing care to patients, including cervical screening, wound care, vaccinations and other routine nursing procedures.in accordance with evidence-based practice, NICE guidance and National Service Frameworks (NSFs).

d.

request pathology services and process pathology results as required.

e.

maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with legislation. To ensure

read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team.

f.

ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy.

g.

support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.

h.

recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.

i.

implement vaccination programmes for adults and children.

J.

support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with

local and national policies.

Desirable

Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice

Knowledge of public health issues in the local area

Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Experience of working in a primary care environment

Experience of chronic disease management

Experience of working autonomously

Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Wound care/removal of sutures and staples

New patient medicals

Requesting pathology tests and processing the results,

advising patients accordingly

Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Ability to work within own scope of practice and

understanding when to refer to GPs

Chaperone procedure

Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)

Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)

Travel medicine

Broad knowledge of clinical governance

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Effective time management (planning and organising)

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Good interpersonal skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Clear, polite telephone manner

Polite and confident

Flexible and co-operative

High levels of integrity and loyalty

Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of

the patient

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Motivated, forward thinker

Problem solver with the ability to process information

accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required

Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Effectively utilise resources

The Beeches Medical Practice is a friendly 4 Partner Practice. We are situated on the south side of Shrewsbury providing medical care for approximately 7,300 people. The practice covers a wide area from Bayston Hill to Leebotwood in the north - south direction and Acton Burnell to Pulverbatch in the east - west direction.

We have two surgeries, Bayston Hill and Dorrington. Dorrington being our dispensing surgery.

We are an efficient and friendly team which includes 4 GP Partners, 1 ANP, a nursing team including a Phlebotomist, HCA, Practice Nurse and Lead Nurse. A strong Management team, and a team of 11 Medical Administrators, Dispensers and Receptionists.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and forward-thinking practice with a strong focus on teamwork, professional development and delivering high-quality patient care. We encourage continued learning and support staff to develop their clinical skills and interests.

We are a training practice, and clinicians and staff are very involved in ensuring the trainees gain full experience of all aspects of life in general practice. We look after Medical Students from Keele University and GP Registrars for various timescales.

We use EMIS Web clinical system along with Anima and Teamnet.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)