Practice Nurse

NHS; Daventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Daventry is seeking a Practice Nurse to deliver basic nursing services to their practice population. The ideal candidate will be NMC registered and have experience in cervical cytology, chronic disease management, and immunisations. This role involves clinical responsibilities including vaccinations, managing long-term conditions, and participating in patient care with excellent support for professional development. Salary ranges from £35,587 to £39,487 per annum pro rata, depending on experience.

Benefits

Continuing professional development support

Accredited training practice

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post registration experience.
• At least 1 year of recent primary or community nursing experience.
• Experience in wound management and immunisations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective nursing services to the practice population.
• Administer vaccines and participate in immunisation clinics.
• Manage long‑term conditions.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

We are recruiting a Practice Nurse for our innovative and happy practice. The post holder will be primarily responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population. Successful candidates will be NMC registered and possess excellent clinical, communication and IT skills.

The ideal candidate will possess experience & knowledge of cervical cytology, general nursing services, chronic disease management, family planning, and childhood immunisation; however training will also be available to the right candidate.

We are an accredited training practice and undertake level 2 research which means we can offer excellent support and colleague led teaching to enable you to develop your professional knowledge further.

Main duties of the job

JOBPURPOSE - The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing services to the whole practice population. As a member of the clinical nursing team the post holder is accountable for his/her own practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES - The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures whilst managing their own workload to deliver the practice priorities. Clinically, the focus of the role is to undertake clinical activities within the clinical team as requested. eg. Minor injuries, dressings, immunisations and leg ulcers etc.

CLINICAL - Participate in immunisation and vaccination programmes for individual patients in line with local and national guidelines.

Undertakes screening and diagnostic procedures.

Take part in the annual influenza immunisation clinics.

Administer First Aid including resuscitation if required.

Receive and refer patients when appropriate.

Update the computer by coding activities appropriately and at the time of the consultation using templates where appropriate.

Participate in a duty rota system within the clinical team to ensure the service requirements are met and Provide cover for colleagues by undertaking extra shifts when required.

3About us

Currently the practice works with 5 x GP partners, 1 x Managing Partner, 5 x salaried GPs, 2 x Practitioners, 3 x Clinical Pharmacists and over 250 hrs of Clinical nursing support.

The practice itself is located in close proximity to Daventry town centre in a modern building adjoining Danetre Hospital (a community hospital which opened in September 2006) offering a wide range of services and delivering a high standard of care. Also attached to the Practice operating independently is Boots Chemist and a Children's Nursery. The site has free car parking.

Job responsibilities

TITLE: Practice Nurse

HOURS OF WORK : 26 Hrs (Contracted 8am-8pm Mon-Sun)

SALARY: From £ 35,587 - £39,487 per annum Pro rata and depending on experience

REPORT TO: Clinical Manager

IN-DIRECT REPORT TO: Practice Manager

JOBPURPOSE

The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing services to the whole practice population. As a member of the clinical nursing team the post holder is accountable for his/her own practice.

Supported by the clinical team within the practice they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long‑term conditions, health prevention and screening activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures whilst managing their own workload to deliver the practice priorities. Clinically, the focus of the role is to undertake clinical activities within the clinical team as requested. eg. Minor injuries, dressings, immunisations and leg ulcers etc. The role will also be evolving as the balance of care shifts from hospital to general practice.

As autonomous practitioners you will be responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Clinical Manager Practice Manager Management Team Partner GPs

Staff and clinicians Patients Secondary care providers

COMMUNICATION

Estimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders along with acting as an advocate when representing the patients and colleagues' viewpoints to others

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The Practice has an Equality and Diversity Policy to ensure that no job applicant or employee is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of disability, marital status, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion or political opinion, whilst attracting talented recruits and retaining experienced employees.

The Practice is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity and will keep under review its policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all users of its services are treated according to their needs.

CLINICAL

Participate in immunisation and vaccination programmes for individual patients in line with local and national guidelines

Undertake screening and diagnostic procedures, promoting and being involved in Health Education activity eg cervical cytology

Take part in the annual influenza immunisation clinics (usually held on a Saturday morning)

Administer First Aid including resuscitation if required

Receive and refer patients when appropriate

Understand and adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the Practice

Update the computer by coding activities appropriately and at the time of the consultation using templates where appropriate. Comply with computer based information requirements

Ensure all items of equipment are maintained in good order, and ensure that all procedures for reporting hazards or unsafe equipment are known, understood and carried out by all staff in the nursing team

Participate in a duty rota system within the clinical team to ensure the service requirements are met

Ensure economical and careful use of property and resources within the clinical team are used economically and effectively

Provide cover for colleagues by undertaking extra shifts when required

QUALITY

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence-based care

Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance>

Work within policies relating to domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate

PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT

Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model

TEAMWORKING

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working

MANAGEMENT OF RISK

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients

INFORMATION GOVERNANCE

It is the responsibility of our entire workforce, regardless of employment status, to ensure they abide by the requirements of Information Governance as set out in the Employee Handbook and the Information Governance Policy.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The post holder will be required to comply with the duties placed on employees of the Practice as set out in the Health and Safety at Work Policy and related procedures.

TECHNOLOGY

Use technology as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communicating information

Review and process data using accurate Read codes about patients in order to ensure easy and accurate retrieval for monitoring and audit processes

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CONSTANT CHANGING NEEDS WITHIN THE WORK SITUATION AND WILL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY IN CONSULTATION WITH THE POST HOLDER

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development

Experience

• Minimum 2 years post registration experience.
• At least 1 year of recent primary or community nursing experience.
• Management of long‑term conditions in Diabetes.
• Experience in wound management, leg ulcers, cervical cytology, and immunisations and vaccinations.
• Travel Assessment.
• Microsuction.

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.

£35,587 to £39,487 a year pro-rata depending upon experience