Practice Nurse

NHS Jobs; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Practice Nurse in Debenham to provide nursing services to listed patients. The role includes assessment, health advice, screening and treatment within professional competence, with extra training provided for new duties and adherence to the NMC Code of Conduct.

The post holder will perform general nursing duties within the nursing team, including immunisations, cervical smears, contraception advice, spirometry, and chronic disease management, particularly respiratory

Qualifications

• Immunisations, cervical smears and contraception advice form core nursing duties.
• Spirometry and chronic disease management, especially respiratory conditions, are expected.
• Adherence to practice protocols and guidelines is required for safe, effective care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients without referrals to seniors.
• Carry out general nursing duties within the team: immunisations, cervical screening, contraception advice, spirometry.
• Manage diabetes and chronic diseases, with focus on respiratory conditions as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and follow agreed protocols to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Immunisations

Cervical smears

Contraception advice

Spirometry

Diabetes Care

Chronic disease management

Record keeping

Education

Warwick diploma in diabetes or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Practice Nurse Base: Debenham Hours: around 35 Hours per week Salary: £39557 - £42431 FTE per Year

Job Summary

To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list, including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties undertaken. The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.

Key Responsibilities

Provides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.

To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:

• Immunisations/Baby Imms
• Cervical smears
• Contraception advice and pill checks
• Spirometry
• Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar
• Treatment room
• Chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
• To work to practice protocols and guidelines.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Provide general and specific Health assessment and screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
• Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
• Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.
• Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care