Practice Nurse

NHS; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Practice Nurse with previous experience to join their team. The role demands expertise in chronic disease management and the ability to administer vaccinations and manage general nursing care. Ideal candidates must be NMC registered and demonstrate experience in a primary care environment. This position offers approximately 18 hours per week and emphasizes quality patient care and health promotion.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Must have previous practice nurse experience.
• Registered Nurse with NMC qualification required.
• Experience in chronic disease management essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care to patients.
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations.
• Conduct health screening and disease management.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Health promotion

Chronic disease management

Cervical cytology

Nebuliser administration

Spirometry testing

Education

Registered Nurse

Qualified Cervical smear sample taker

NMC registered

Tools

EMIS

Job description

MUST HAVE PREVIOUS PRACTICE NURSE EXPERIENCE

A position has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to undertake the role of Practice Nurse to work alongside our current practice nurse we are ideally looking for around 18 hours.The ideal candidate should be registered with the NMC, must be working or have had practice nurse experience and provide certification of training courses undertaken for the relevant post.

Main duties of the job

To offer a high standard of evidence based care to patients, to include health promotion, treatment, screening and disease management.Specific clinical areas include:National immunisation and vaccination scheduleTravel Immunisations and VaccinationsEssential hypertension/CKD/CHDCervical smearsUrinalysisChronic Disease ManagementHome Visits

About us

We are an established, friendly and supportive GP Training Practice based in Rainhill Merseyside, we have a patient list size of around 9200, with a team of 2 GP partners,4 salaried GP's, 2 Practice Nurse's and Healthcare Assistant and an experienced Administration and Reception Team who offer a wide range of support. We use EMIS web clinical system along with Docman 10 and other clinical systems.We pride ourselves on delivering excellent care to our population.

Job responsibilities

This is not a comprehensive list but outlines min. requirementsProvide general nursing care to practice population who are referred or self-refer in the practice or in home setting including assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of:Administer nebuliserSpirometry/respiratory testingCervical cytologyBlood pressure and other physiological measurementsHelp the practice develop and deliver specialist primary nurse led services including chronic disease management. Initiate the role of diagnosis for patients suspected to have a chronic disease e.g. diabetes, COPD, asthma and CHD, referring to other clinicians as appropriateManage programs of care for patients with chronic diseases by planning, providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and patient group directions. Maintain disease registers in liaison with administrative staff. Undertake annual review of patients understanding and ability to self-manage .Provide comprehensive travel health advice for patients and administering of travel vaccines Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programs. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines and drugs and that adequate stock levels are maintainedUndertake autonomous comprehensive assessment of patient need and develop care plan in accordance with local and national protocolsMake judgements on range complex issues requiring analysis, assessment and solutionDeliver care to specialist groups in accordance with practice protocols and QOF guidance, local and national guidanceProvide health screening to practice populationAutonomously refer to multidisciplinary team for referral/ treatment/ dischargeVisit patients in their homes to deliver primary nurse led servicesSafely use and manipulate equipment used in examination and treatmentsComputer literate with practice patient record system and electronic communication systemsSafely manage hazardous biological substances including blood/urine/vomit/faeces/vaginal secretionsCommunicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers regarding treatment and progress of patients, maintaining confidentiality of all patient informationManage issues arising from sensitive situations e.g. unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infection, child protection issues mental healthAct as patient advocate/chaperoneAwareness and provision of evidence based carePhysically handle patients to assess/treat in emergency situationsTo provide home visits to patients.Health and safetyInfection Control lead

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Qualified Cervical smear sample taker
• NMC registered
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Nurse prescriber
• EMIS knowledge

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.

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.