Full Time Practice Nurse

Wallington Family Practice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking general practice in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse with chronic disease management experience to join their supportive team. This role involves providing a variety of nursing services, including health promotion, chronic disease management, and patient education. Candidates must be registered nurses with a minimum of two years' experience and possess strong communication skills. The practice offers a modern environment and is committed to ongoing professional development, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Continuous professional development

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC.
• Experience in chronic disease management and practice nursing.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in a nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services as part of the primary healthcare team.
• Manage chronic diseases, perform vaccinations and health education.
• Assist in maintaining clinical policies and procedures.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Communication Skills

Ability to Use Initiative

Education

Registered Nurse

Membership with RGN

Teaching/Mentoring Experience/Qualification

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

We are seeking a highlymotivated and forward-thinking Practice Nurse to join our innovative,training-focused practice serving 20,000 patients in Wallington.

The Practice is committed todelivering high quality patient care which requires us to have a supportive andcohesive team.

We require a skilled andenthusiastic nurse with chronic disease experience to join our nursing team.The position is available for an immediate start.

Our team benefits from a widerange of clinical expertise; experience in Respiratory, and Diabetes managementwould be particularly valuable.

Youll be working within asupportive and friendly team in our modern, purpose-built premises.

If you have the required general practice experience, we would be delighted to receive your application

Main duties of the job

The practice nurse will work as part of the primaryhealthcare team providing Medical Services to the patients of the practice.

The post holder will be responsible for thedelivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinaryteam, delivering care within their scope of practice to our patientpopulation. The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinicalareas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention,well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team inthe reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

About us

Wallington Family Practice currently provides general medical services toa population of approximately 20,000 patients. It has 11 GPs, A Team ofPharmacists including Pharmacy Technicians, a Lead Nurse, 5 Practice Nurses, 1HCA, and an extensive team of admin and reception staff.

We are a large proactive teaching practice located in a purpose builthealth centre close to Wallington town centre. We are part of the WallingtonPrimary Care Network (PCN) working collaboratively with local general practicecolleagues for the good of the local population.

Themain purpose of this role is to provide efficient, courteous and responsivecare navigation to the diverse needs of our patients

Job responsibilities

Main Clinical Duties

• According to qualifications and experience, to work as an autonomous practitioner within the multi-disciplinary team to provide a full range of Practice Nursing services, including:
• Cervical Cytology
• Chronic Disease Management including Asthma, Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, COPD (when qualified and trained to do so)
• Patient Education and Health Promotion
• Contraception advice
• Vaccinations and immunisations
• Travel health vaccination and advice
• Other general treatment room services as required
• According to qualifications and experience to provide assessment, implementation and evaluation of clinical packages of care.
• Provide health education and work with the patient and other healthcare professionals to effectively deliver appropriate packages of care
• According to qualifications and experience, advise patients and other clinical staff on the management of chronic diseases and appropriate therapies and pharmacological intervention
• Refer patients independently to other clinical disciplines internally and externally as appropriate for further care
• Undertake clinical audit activities to review care provided, make recommendations for improvement in care and implement agreed changes
• Assist with QOF and other target work to ensure maximum performance for the practice
• Ensure that accurate and contemporaneous notes of consultations are kept on the computer system (currently EMIS Web).
• Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of medical supplies and also the ordering and recording of medical supplies from appropriate suppliers and in accordance with normal practice procedures. Ensure appropriate storage on receipt of supplies and equipment
• Ensure regular routine servicing and maintenance of medical equipment and maintain record of these accordingly including details of items for repair.
• Ensure that clinical rooms are well stocked and maintained.
• Assist with any recall or follow-up systems required to encourage patient attendance.

Communication

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the clinical and non-clinical team including regular attendance at nursing team meetings and other appropriate meetings within the practice, the locality and CCG as a whole.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives through verbal and non-verbal means.
• Assess the patients ability to give informed consent, and request assistance from another clinician if unsure.
• Read and reply to internal and external emails on a regular basis as a means to communicate with other staff members.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

The post holder will have access to sensitive information about patients health and other matters. It is imperative that staff respect patients privacy, confidentiality and act appropriately.

Information must be disclosed to an appropriate clinician if it is felt that the patient were at risk of harm to themselves or others in accordance with the Practices policies.

Equality and Diversity

Act in ways that recognise patients, carers and colleagues rights.

Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behave in a manner which is welcoming, courteous and non-judgemental.

Leadership

Assist in managing any junior nursing staff which may include Health Care Assistants, Nursing Associates and students. Participate in the induction of new staff, providing mentoring and supervision where appropriate.

Participate in the development and implementation of the practice development plan, the planning of clinical services and delivery of practice objectives. Identifying new opportunities for service developments, identifying needs and how these can be met.

Organise clinical and non-clinical time of self and other members of staff where appropriate.

Training and mentoring of medical and nursing students when required

Actively participate in clinical/practice meetings

Personal & Professional Development

Take responsibility for ones own professional development, learning, performance, registration and revalidation. This includes having regular supervision with senior colleagues and requesting support when necessary.

Undertake any necessary training and development that is beneficial to self and the Practice.

Maintain a record of personal & professional development using appropriate tools to do so

Ensure mandatory training is up to date and understanding that this training may need to be undertaken on days or times not normally worked.

Understand the limitations of the role and ones own sphere of competence.

Be aware of the legal issues applicable to the job role.

Person Specification

Other Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to use own initiative
• Working independently and as part or a multi-disciplinary team
• Up to date knowledge of NICE guidance and other national guidance
• Good Communication Skills
• Experience of using EMIS Web
• Working knowledge of GMS/PMS Contracts and QOF

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Registered with the NMC
• Membership with RGN
• Practice Nursing Experience
• Chronic Disease Experience/Qualification
• Teaching/Mentoring Experience/Qualification

Experience

• Experience of working within a Nursing Team
• Experience of dealing with Vulnerable Patients
• Safeguarding Adults & Child Protection
• Minimum 2 years working experience
• Cytology
• Well Women
• Ear Irrigation
• Children's Immunisations
• Adult Immunisations
• Travel Advice & Immunisations
• Population Health, wellbeing and & Self-care
• learning Disabilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.