Practice Nurse

We are looking for a practice nurse to join our

friendly nursing team for around 24 hours a week every Tuesday, Wednesday and

Friday. You will deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in

general practice.This post is for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

Provide routine and acute nursing care to

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

Diagnose and manage chronic conditions,

support the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as

necessary

Provide guidance to patients in the use of

prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

and prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of

practice

Request diagnostic investigations and

interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans etc

Prioritise health issues and intervene

appropriately, delivering opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Support the team in dealing with clinical

emergencies

Support the implementation of vaccination

programmes for adults and children and support the provision of travel medicine

services

Contribute to practice targets QOF etc.,

complying with local and regional guidance and participate in local initiatives

to enhance service delivery and patient care

Support and participate in shared learning

within the practice to improve patient care

Continually review clinical practices,

responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

Maintain professional registration and adhere

to revalidation requirements

Practice is a long-established dispensing GP Practice covering Calverton and

the surrounding villages with a list size of approximately 10,000. We have a

team of 6 GP partners, 5 salaried GPs and as a training practice host both GP

registrars and medical students. Our nursing team currently consists of 3

nurses, a paramedic and 3 HCAs who are supported by staff from across our local

PCN including pharmacists, physiotherapists, and mental health OTs. We also

have a large, supportive administration/managerial team. As well as working in

a great team recognised for our great team morale with a reputation for being

forward-thinking and highly supportive, a recent extension and refurbishment

programme provides an excellent environment in which to work.

Skills

Desirable: - SystmOne /EMIS user skills; - Competent in the use of Office and Outlook; - Experience with clinical risk management

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered nurse

Desirable: - Post graduate diploma or degree (relevant to role); - Qualified Nurse prescriber; - Qualified Triage Nurse

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse; - Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews