Practice Nurse

NHS Jobs; Bexhill-on-Sea; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Practice Nurse to join a multidisciplinary general practice team. You will deliver evidence-based nursing care, assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, and maintain accurate electronic records within your professional scope.

You will work autonomously, support GPs and the Nursing team, and participate in CPD and revalidation. This role emphasizes IPC, data entry for QOF, and collaborative care to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• NMC registration and ongoing professional development.
• General practice or primary care experience preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously within professional scope.

Aufgaben

• Assess physical, psychological and social needs of patients presenting with a variety of health conditions.
• Maintain clear, accurate electronic patient records in EMIS Web in line with NMC guidelines.
• Recognise, interpret and act on critical signs, escalating to a GP when appropriate.
• Support the practice in meeting QOF targets via accurate data entry in EMIS Web.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Autonomous practice

CPD compliance

Ausbildung

NMC Registered Nurse

Tools

EMIS Web

Jobbeschreibung

The Practice Nurse will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary general practice team to deliver evidence-based, high-quality nursing care to the practice population. The post holder will utilise their clinical skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, working autonomously within their professional scope of practice. (Note: While independent prescribing is not a requirement for this role, the candidate must be confident working under Patient Group Directions).

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Clinical Practice & Administration

• Assess physical, psychological, and social needs of patients presenting with a variety of health conditions.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and contemporaneous electronic patient records in line with NMC guidelines using the EMIS Web clinical system.
• Recognise, interpret, and act upon critical physiological and psychological signs, escalating to a GP when appropriate.
• Support the practice in meeting Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and other local enhanced service initiatives through accurate data entry in EMIS Web.

Quality and Compliance

• Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Maintain professional registration and comply with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.
• Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews, and peer-to-peer case reviews to continually improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure cold chain maintenance for vaccines and correct storage/disposal of hazardous materials and clinical waste.

Collaborative Working & Professional Development

• Work seamlessly alongside GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, The Nursing team and administrative teams.
• Actively engage in annual appraisals and fulfill continuous professional development (CPD) requirements for NMC revalidation.
• Assist in the mentoring and training of student nurses or junior clinical staff if required.