Senior Practice Nurse

(but not limited to) wound dressings, stitch removal, injectable medicines and

other routine practice nursing procedures.

and HCA team in relation to day-to-day operational issues and support with

resolutions.

The post holder is an

experienced nurse, who is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and

effective patient care to the practice population using autonomous clinical

skills and a broad in depth theoretical knowledge base. The practice nurse

works independently and contributes to audit, research and supporting, implementing,

and evaluating local standards, policies, guidelines, and care pathways. NMC

requirements will be met, and the individual will work within the NMC Code of

Conduct to agreed practice standards and protocols.

The post holder is accountable for his/her own

practice and will work independently managing their own clinical workload

responding effectively to patient needs and ensuring patient choice and ease of

access to services.

To be responsible for Infection Control for the

practice, including oversight of policies and implementation of the policies,

audits and staff education.

To undertake treatment room sessions, including

(but not limited to) wound dressings, stitch removal, injectable medicines and

other routine practice nursing procedures.

Administer child and adult immunisations and

vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Competent in

anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Managing PGD files and ensuring compliance for

staff.

Provide NHS travel vaccinations, according to

our protocols.

Undertake Cervical Screening.

Be initial first point of contact for nursing

and HCA team in relation to day-to-day operational issues and support with

resolutions.

To mentor and support other nurses and staff in

developing and maintaining clinical skills.

To participate in clinical supervision.

To use referral pathways for nurses as

appropriate.

To provide input and advice on evidence-based

practice and care interventions within their sphere of knowledge. Primary

Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate

treatment programmes for patients that promote health and well-being.

Make professionally autonomous decisions for

which he/she is accountable and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective,

individualised patient care.

Where necessary evaluate patient test results in

conjunction with the patient and their GP and ensure the appropriate course of

treatment is initiated.

Make appropriate referrals to other members of

the primary, community, and secondary care teams.

Provide support and chaperoning to other

colleagues, where necessary.

Initiate and carry out programmes of health

screening as agreed with the practice clinical team.

Contribute to the practice achieving its PMS

contract obligations including quality, organisational and access targets.

Maintain accurate records according to NMC

rules.

Ensure all data protection requirements are met

when gathering, recording, and storing patient data.

Liaise and maintain good working relationships

with all members of the practice team. Work within the multi-disciplinary team

within the practice and across the wider health system

Trowbridge Health Centre has approximately 100 staff and is a happy place to work.

There is a strong team spirit throughout the organisation. We work together to produce

the most efficient processes possible, and every individual is encouraged to be the best that they can.

Experience

Skills

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Desirable: - Training completed in:; - Cervical Screening; - Travel Health vaccinations; - Childhood immunisations; - Vaccinations