Practice Nurse

The Station Practice; Hastings; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive healthcare facility in Hastings seeks an experienced Practice Nurse to deliver evidence-based healthcare. You will manage chronic disease patients, administer vaccinations, provide health screenings, and support a diverse clinical team. A commitment to professional development and experience in primary care are essential. The role offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Experience working in primary care and wound care.
• Knowledge of infection control and respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Administer immunisations and vaccines according to guidelines.
• Conduct chronic disease monitoring clinics.
• Participate in health screening programs.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Cervical Cytology

Vaccinations/Immunisations

Wound Care

Healthcare Assistance

Anaphylaxis Management

Communication Skills

Education

Registered General Nurse

Job description

Due to the expansion of the nursing team, The StationPractice is looking for a practice nurse.

We are proud to have an extended clinical team of Doctors, Nurses, Mental Health nurses, FirstContact Physiotherapists, Pharmacist Practitioners and Health Care Assistants.You will also be supported by an efficient, friendly administration team.

Please submit a CV with a covering letter detailing yourinterest in this position.

Main duties of the job

The Nursing Team delivers clinical, evidence-based practicefor our local population, meeting the needs of patients with particularattention to those with long-term conditions and the provision of preventativehealthcare. The ideal candidate should have experience working in areas ofChronic Disease Management, Cervical Cytology, and vaccinations/ immunisations.In addition to this, the candidate should have experience in providing routinehealthcare assistance, wound care, well-woman and well-man clinics, and supportingthe team with clinical emergencies.

This list is not exhaustive, but is designed to be a guideof role expectations.

About us

We are a highly progressive, busy training practice, withpatient care and high service levels at the heart of what we do. We are membersof both the Integrated Healthcare GP federation and Hastings and St LeonardsPrimary Care Network.

Our premises are modern with spacious, light consultingrooms.

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse works independently, taking initiativeand being accountable for their professional actions. They administer immunisationsand vaccinations for adults and children according to national and localguidelines. The nurse is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques,ensuring the safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and medicationswhile maintaining adequate stock levels.

The Practice Nurse provides comprehensive travel healthadvice to patients prior to travel, covering topics such as malariaprophylaxis, safe sex practices, food hygiene, sun protection, first aid,emergency medications, health insurance, and vaccinations. They perform variousprocedures, including venepuncture, glucose tolerance tests, blood pressuremanagement, urinalysis, peak flow measurements, spirometry, new patient healthchecks, pregnancy testing, stitch or clip removal, ear syringing, cytology,wound management, and cryosurgery. Additionally, they offer a comprehensivefamily planning service.

The nurse understands the importance of observing,documenting, and communicating the signs and symptoms of child and adult abuse.They work in accordance with relevant practice and Clinical Commissioning Group(CCG) policies and procedural guidelines, including infection control,chaperoning, and patient group directions.

**Key Role: Care and Programme Management**

The nurse conducts chronic disease monitoring clinics withinthe practice to meet the requirements of the Quality and Outcomes Framework(QoF). They initiate the diagnostic process for patients suspected of havingchronic diseases such as diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD), asthma, or Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), referring them to otherclinicians as appropriate. The nurse maintains disease registers, audits careoutcomes against established standards, and makes necessary changes to caredelivery. They conduct annual reviews to assess patients' understanding andability to self-manage their conditions and refer them to other members of theextended primary healthcare team, such as chiropodists, dietitians, andspecialist nurses.

**Key Role: Health Promotion**

The Practice Nurse initiates and carries out healthscreening programs, enabling, encouraging, and supporting individuals,families, and groups to address issues that affect their health and socialwell-being. They represent the interests of individuals and families when theyare unable to advocate for themselves. The nurse provides advice on healthylifestyles and smoking cessation to individuals and groups and develops andmaintains health promotion materials within the practice. They also makereferrals to statutory and voluntary agencies as appropriate.

**Key Role: Manage Self**

The nurse contributes to the development, monitoring, andevaluation of care delivery by the nursing team. They promote effectivecommunication and collaboration within the team to achieve shared objectives.The nurse participates in clinical supervision for their own development, recognisesthe developmental needs of others, and provides clinical supervision toHealthcare Assistants (HCAs). They actively engage in clinical and practicemeetings and work to enhance their knowledge and practice in response toobjectives and changes in services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse, with a demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Experience working in primary care, Wound care experience, Respiratory care experience and infection control experience
• Commitment to professional development & peer group learning, Chronic disease management (respiratory)

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.