PCN Practice Nurse

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service organization is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse in Stoke-on-Trent to provide high-quality nursing care in a Primary Care Network. You will be responsible for health assessments, chronic disease management, and vaccinations. The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of experience, a valid NMC pin, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary based on experience, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) pin.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Practice Nurse.
• Experience in chronic disease management.
• Experience in Cervical Smears.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and provide health education to patients.
• Administer vaccinations and diagnostic tests.
• Support practices with chronic disease management.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time Management

Planning and organizing

Self-motivated

Education

RGN Qualification

Current NMC registration

Accredited training in chronic disease management

Cervical cytology qualification

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Practice Nurse to join our busy Primary Care Network working across 4 practices. This is a new role within the PCN - working in a hub and practice-based model. As a Practice Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to our patients and working/supporting with the ARRS Roles in the PCN as well as the wider practice teams.

Main duties

• Familiarity with PCN and Primary Care ways of working is a strong advantage.
• Conducting health assessments, including physical examinations and health screening
• Providing health education and advice to patients on a range of topics, such as healthy living and disease prevention
• Administering vaccinations and other injections
• Taking blood samples and carrying out other diagnostic tests
• Supporting patients with long-term conditions, such as diabetes and asthma
• Supporting practices with the management of chronic diseases
• Cervical Smears

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) pin
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Practice Nurse
• Experience in chronic disease management
• Experience in Cervical Smears
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

We offer a competitive salary, dependant on experience, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

About us

You will be joining a Primary Care Network of 4 member practices in the Hanley, Bucknall & Bentilee area with circa 35,000 patients.

Based out of the PCN Hub, you will be either visiting housebound patients, or working from one of the member practices in clinics.

We have a multi-disciplinary workforce within the PCN covering Social Prescribing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Mental Health, Paramedics, and frailty.

Job responsibilities

Duties andResponsibilities

1. Clinical
2. To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
3. Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
4. Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
5. Treat patients with minor injuries including wound care and dressings
6. Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services
7. Handle sensitive conversations whilst communicating news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
8. Act as chaperone when required
9. Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
10. Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests

Administration

11. To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes/Snomed codes

12. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care

13. To collect data and participate in regular PCN audit and research projects

14. To contribute to the preparation of any PCN development plans

General

15. To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct

16. To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PCN staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to

17. To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the PCN

18. To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP and revalidation are kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the PCN

19. Attend and participate in staff and PCN meetings and in-house clinical training sessions

20. Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RGN Qualification
• Current NMC registration
• Accredited training in chronic disease management
• Accredited training in anticoagulation management
• Cervical cytology qualification

Experience

• Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations
• Health promotion
• Working with (Clinical system)
• 2 years post-registration at E grade
• Family planning
• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management
• Planning and organising
• Performing under pressure
• Using initiative
• Self-motivated
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Evidence of recent updating in primary care
• Knowledge of clinical audits

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.