New to General Practice Nurse

Integrated Care System; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health service provider is seeking a General Practice Nurse to join their team. The role involves conducting immunisations, managing chronic diseases, and developing care plans for patients. Ideal candidates will be Registered Nurses with experience in primary care and specific qualifications. This position offers training to support career development within primary care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualifications need to be current and verified.
• Experience in primary care is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement care programs for patients with long-term conditions.
• Oversee clinical areas such as infection prevention and control.
• Manage chronic disease treatment and provide routine nursing care.

Skills

Conducting cervical smears

Administering immunisations

Chronic disease management

Health promotion

Education

Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Level 6 Diploma in Diabetes or Respiratory

Postgraduate diploma or degree in Chronic Disease Management

Job description

We are thrilled to announce an excellent opportunity for a New to General Practice Nurse to join our team at West Moors Village Surgery under the Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). We are dedicated to providing the right candidate with the necessary training to develop a rewarding career within primary care.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting cervical smears
• Administering adult and child immunisations
• Additional duties as required

About us

West Moors Village Surgery is a small but friendly surgery in the heart of the village. We currently have 5500 patients, 6 GPs, HCA, PN full admin and reception staff.

We are part of Crane Valley PCN and Castleman Federation.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for implementing processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions, including care for elderly and housebound patients, using evidence-based practice.

Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the patient population.

The Practice Nurse will oversee clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, well woman and well man clinics, and support the practice management team in reviewing and delivering clinical policies and procedures. West Moors Village Surgery will ensure the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and support.

The core responsibilities include developing care management programs for frail and housebound patients, assessing patient needs, implementing health promotion programs, managing chronic disease treatment plans, supporting at-risk patients, providing routine nursing care, diagnosing and managing conditions, prescribing medications within scope, reviewing medications, guiding patients on medication use, coordinating travel medicine services, requesting and processing pathology results, overseeing chronic disease clinics, maintaining accurate records, ensuring effective use of read codes and chronic disease registers, participating in well woman and man clinics, ensuring compliance with policies, assisting with minor surgeries, prioritizing health issues, supporting clinical emergencies, recognizing mental health needs, implementing vaccination programs, supporting medication adherence, liaising with external services, delegating responsibilities, supporting safeguarding, understanding substance abuse policies, delivering health promotion, developing audit protocols, reviewing and implementing nursing protocols, participating in initiatives, supporting shared learning, reviewing practices, and participating in incident reviews.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Level 6 Diploma in Diabetes or Respiratory (training required if not held)
• Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing Programme
• Mentor or teaching qualification
• Postgraduate diploma or degree in Chronic Disease Management

Experience

• Experience working in primary care / GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.

Depending on experience, the salary is equivalent to Band 5.