Practice Nurse

St Johns Wood Medical Practice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater London seeks an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join their dedicated team. The role involves managing long-term conditions, providing health promotion, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient care. Ideal candidates will be registered Nurses with experience in Primary Care and a commitment to professional development. The position offers a supportive work environment in a well-established practice that prioritizes patient well-being and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE O level or equivalent.
• Recognised qualification as a registered Nurse.
• Trained in the use of clinical systems used in General Practice.
• Demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Experience of Primary Care.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice.
• Work as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team.
• Implement health promotion and wellbeing programmes.
• Oversee chronic disease clinics and deliver care as necessary.

Skills

Patient care

Infection prevention

Chronic disease management

Health promotion

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised qualification as a registered Nurse

Educated to GCSE O level or equivalent

Experience in Primary Care

Tools

Clinical systems used in General Practice

Job description

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic practicenurse to work with a cohesive primary care team serving 23,000 patients in StJohns Wood, Primrose Hill and Maida Vale.

We offer comprehensive NHS primary care services andwork in a purpose-built state of the art premises in a lovely part of London,within the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth.

Main duties of the job

Tobe responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective managementof patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice includingcare for elderly and housebound patients.

Workingas a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder willensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patientpopulation.

ThePractice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such asinfection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management,health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as activelysupporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery ofclinical policy and procedure.

About us

We are a well-established General Practice dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services with a patient-focused approach. Our multidisciplinary team comprises experienced GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, ANPs, and other healthcare professionals such as pharmacists, physios, paramedics and administrative staff, all working collaboratively to deliver comprehensive primary care. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring the best possible experience for both our staff and patients.

Our practice prioritizes continuous improvement, professional development, and maintaining high standards in patient care. As an NHS practice, we embrace innovation and efficiency to meet the evolving needs of our patients. We actively participate in local healthcare initiatives and collaborate closely with other healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes.

Join us and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in primary care.

Job responsibilities

Thefollowing are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, onoccasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent uponfactors such as workload and staffing levels:

To act as or support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) leadand to work to the IPC Policy providing or supporting the implementation ofaudits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

To produce or support the production of the IPC annual statementin conjunction with the practice manager

To develop, implement and embed an effective care managementprogramme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision ofhealthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeingprogrammes

To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronicdisease patients that promote health and wellbeing

To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developinglong-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients inaccordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions

To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs andown scope of practice

To review patient medications to enhance compliance

To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed andover-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

To request pathology services and process pathology results asrequired

To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, deliveringpatient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care asrequired

To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extantlegislation

To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of thenursing team

To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic diseaseregisters

To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics

To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

To assist GPs with minor surgery when required

To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mentalhealth needs

To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines orover-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient issupported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safepractice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, inaccordance with local and national policies

To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse andaddictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Inaddition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requestedto:

Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice,effectively utilising the audit cycle

Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunctionwith the partners

Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance whennecessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery andpatient care

Support and participate in shared learning within the practice inorder to improve patient care

Continually review clinical practices, responding to nationalpolicies and initiatives where appropriate

Participate in the review of significant and near-miss eventsapplying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff areavailable to meet patient needs

Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the nursingteam, enhancing the provision of services to patients

Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation ofpractice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE O level or equivalent.
• Recognised qualification as a registered Nurse
• Trained in the use of Clinical systems used in General Practice
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development
• Experience of Primary Care

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.