Practice Nurse

Highlands Practice; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Meon Health Practice is seeking a motivated Practice Nurse to join our busy, supportive team across three sites. This role offers variety, ongoing professional development and the chance to make a real difference to patients’ lives.

You will work alongside GPs and the wider clinical team in a collaborative environment. You will provide a range of general practice nursing services, undertake chronic disease reviews, immunisations and wound care, and maintain accurate, confidential patient records

Qualifications

• Experience working in Primary Care or the Community.
• Current NMC registration.
• Good clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work independently when required.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Understanding of professional responsibilities and the NMC Code.
• Experience using GP clinical systems.
• Relevant Practice Nursing or Primary Care qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of general practice nursing services to patients.
• Undertake chronic disease reviews and support ongoing management of long-term conditions.
• Carry out immunisations, vaccinations and health promotion activities.
• Provide treatment-room services, including wound care, dressings and other appropriate clinical procedures.
• Support the delivery of practice clinical targets and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records in accordance with practice procedures and professional standards.

Skills

NMC registration

Primary care experience

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration (RN)

Tools

GP clinical systems

Job description

37 hours per week worked over 4 days and pay depending on experience.

Are you an enthusiastic and caring nurse looking to develop your career in primary care? We are looking for a motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a practice that values its staff, encourages development and is committed to providing excellent patient care. You will work alongside an experienced and collaborative team in a role that offers variety, professional development and the opportunity to make a real difference to our patients.

If you are passionate about nursing, enjoy working as part of a team and are looking for a supportive practice where your contribution is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

As a Practice Nurse, you will work as part of the nursing and wider clinical team to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care. Your main duties will include:

Providing a range of general practice nursing services to patients.

Undertaking chronic disease reviews and supporting the ongoing management of long-term conditions.

Carrying out immunisations, vaccinations and health promotion activities.

Providing treatment-room services, including wound care, dressings and other appropriate clinical procedures.

Supporting the delivery of practice clinical targets and quality improvement initiatives.

Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential patient records in accordance with practice procedures and professional standards.

Recognising and responding appropriately to changes in a patient's condition, escalating concerns where necessary.

Supporting the development and improvement of nursing services within the practice.

Maintaining professional knowledge and skills through appropriate training, learning and continuing professional development.

Working within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all relevant practice policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.

About us

About Us

We are a busy and friendly GP practice providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. Our practice is committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate healthcare while continually looking for ways to improve the services we provide to our patients.

We are proud to have a supportive and diverse multidisciplinary team who work together to provide the best possible care. We value teamwork, open communication and a positive working environment where staff feel respected and supported.

We are committed to investing in our people and encouraging staff to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence. We believe that our staff are central to the success of the practice and aim to create an environment where everyone can make a valuable contribution.

Benefits include the following

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Blue Light Card (at a small cost)

NHS and Bright HR Discounts

Membership to the Company Shop

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION PRACTICE NURSE

JOB SUMMARY The Practice Nurse willwork as part of Meon Health Practice providing Personal Medical Services to thepatients of the Practice across 3 sites.They will undertake and develop thecare of patients including triage, treatment, preventative care, screening, andpatient health education.

Reports to: Lead Nurse

Accountable to: Managing Director

KEY TASKS /RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Practice

Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluateprogrammes to promote health and well-being.

Organise and co-ordinate the provisions of nursingservices for the practice.

Implement and evaluate individual treatment plansfor patients with a known long-term condition.

To undertake venepuncture and handling of specimens

To carry out electrocardiography

To provide wound care and renew dressings forpatients as appropriate

To undertakechildhood immunisations

To undertakecervical cytology screening

To providetravel vaccinations and advice

Contraception

Chronic Disease Management: Special interest/responsibilities e.g. inAsthma, COPD, Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception

To carry outexaminations, offer advice and treatment of common minor ailments e.g. eyetreatments, common skin conditions, minor childhood illnesses, respiratorytract infections (all to protocols agreed by the practice)

To provide anyother nursing treatments to patients as necessary

Chaperoning andassisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by anotherclinician

Assist GPswith minor surgery and coil fittings

Ensure accuratedetails of treatments (where applicable) are recorded in the patients notes.

Ensure accuratedata entries are made on the computer record of any patient contact such asconsultations, telephone advice and clinical facts e.g. blood pressures, peakflows, cervical status, vaccinations, and immunisations.

Clean andSterilise equipment as necessary.

Maintainingstock and ordering if necessary

Attend anyNurse meetings as required

At all timesmaintain accurate records

Any otherdelegated duties appropriate to the post

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working in Primary Care or the Community
• Current NMC registration.
• Good clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work independently when required.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Understanding of professional responsibilities and the NMC Code.
• Relevant Practice Nursing or Primary Care qualifications.
• Experience using GP clinical systems.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

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.