Practice Nurse

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a qualified nurse to join their dedicated team. The role involves assessing and treating patients, contributing to health improvement initiatives, and managing chronic diseases. Candidates must be registered with the NMC and possess relevant qualifications. The practice offers a supportive environment focused on quality care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Experience in chronic illness training (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD).

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with a range of health needs.
• Work with the nursing team to improve health and reduce inequalities.
• Participate in audit and quality assurance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Cytology qualification

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Working in accordance with the NMC Code ofConduct, the post-holder will collaboratewith the nursing team in the provision of assessment,treatment, screening and advice to patients.

The post-holder willhave the required level of training and competence and will work within patientgroup directions where these are available.A nurse with prescribing qualifications will use them appropriatelywithin their own competencies only.

The post holder will endeavour to implement thepractice ethos by encouraging a working environment that promotes healthy, safeand effective work outcomes. To also be a team player and advocate within theMDT where necessary.

Main duties of the job

The general roles include but are not limited to the following:

Wound care assessment andmanagement

Ear syringing

Venepuncture.

Pathology samples send to thepathology laboratory and/or test as appropriate in the surgery.

ECG

Child and adult immunisations

Health education and advicee.g. smoking, alcohol, weight, diet, drugs, head lice, verrucas.

Telephone advice and support asappropriate.

About us

The Parks Medical Practice is a well established four sites (3 rural and 1 urban), dispensing and training (GPRegistrars, FY-2 Drs and Medical and Nursing students) practice.

We have circa 22500 patients, cared for by an effective, dedicated, andcomprehensive primary healthcare team, which includes GPs, Practice Nurses,Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescriber, Physiotherapist, Paramedic and Reception /Administration team.

The Practice has a well-established service providing CommunitySurgery Services, Non-Scalpel Vasectomies, Carpal Tunnel Decompression, and jointinjections in addition to usual lumps & bumps under NHS and Privately.

We are part of the ParkWood Primary Care Network (PCN) working collaborativelywith Denton Village Surgery and Wootton Surgery.

Job responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with a range of health needs across the practice population
• Work with the wider nursing team to change policies and improve health and well-being and reduce health inequalities
• Contribute to the improvement of services offered by the practice nursing team
• Contribute to the team in quality assurance, development and clinical governance.
• To take responsibility for own learning needs that are identified as relevant to the job role.
• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate
• Off cover where possible and being flexible with your approach. Notifying themanager of any holidays and of any problems immediately
• Be familiar with the areas of the surgery computer system that they are required to use in order to carry out their duties
• Be polite and helpful at all times even under duress.
• Attend team meetings and other meetings relevant to their job.
• Maintain high levels of personal cleanliness and hygiene in a clinical environment.

The nurse will be have a range of clinical skills developed through experience and will be competent to deal with the general nursing care of the patients in the surgery according to practice policy and protocols and to refer to the GP as appropriate. These duties to include: Wound care assessment and management

Ear syringing

Venepuncture.

Pathology samples send to the pathology laboratory and/or test as appropriate in the surgery.

ECG

Child and adult immunisations

Screening - e.g. cervical cytology, new patient registration health checks.

Health education and advice e.g. smoking, alcohol, weight, diet, drugs, head lice, verrucas.

Telephone advice and support as appropriate.

The nurse will be able to manage the nursing care of those patients with chronic disease;

Diabetes

Asthma

COPD

Person Specification

Experience

• Candidate must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and have a valid NMC number
• Chronic illness training/knowledge:
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• COPD

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Candidate must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Cytology qualification.
• Chronic disease management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic IT skills: systmone practice

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.