Practice Nurse

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Torquay is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to provide high-quality patient care, manage chronic diseases, and support health promotions. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Nurse qualification and experience in a similar role. Join us to play a vital part in our patient care team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Practice or Community Nurse.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Experience working autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic disease care plans.
• Support health screening and promotion.
• Administer routine and travel vaccinations.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Autonomous working

Interpersonal skills

Infection control

Time management

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Join our team as a Practice Nurse. We are looking for a caring and committed Practice Nurse to join our supportive GP practice. In this role, you will play a key part in providing high-quality, evidence-based care to our patients, including the management of long-term conditions, health promotion, and preventive services.

About Us

Our practice is a 10 partner organisation providing general medical services to a patient list of approximately 15,600 patients in Torbay. The organisation formed in 1986 and is based over two sites, Dewerstone at Hampton Avenue and Chatto at Chatto Road. It offers a full range of services, all of which are detailed on the website: www.chilcotesurgery.co.uk. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected us in November 2022 and assessed us as GOOD.

Job Responsibilities

• Chronic Disease Management: Conduct reviews and provide care plans for patients with diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
• Health Screening & Promotion: Support NHS Health Checks, smoking cessation, weight management and lifestyle advice.
• Cervical Screening: Perform smear tests and provide education and reassurance.
• Childhood & Travel Immunisations: Administer routine and travel vaccinations in line with national schedules.
• Wound Care: Manage minor injuries, dressings and removal of sutures.
• Diagnostic Testing: Carry out ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, spirometry, venepuncture and urinalysis.
• Sexual & Reproductive Health: Offer contraception advice, STI testing and assist with coil fittings.
• Minor Procedures Support: Assist GPs during minor surgeries and implant insertions/removals.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with infection control and health & safety protocols.
• Monitor and manage clinical supplies and cold chain procedures.
• Participate in audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work within NMC guidelines and practice protocols.
• Engage in ongoing training and contribute to team learning.

Person Specification – Experience

• Essential: Broad knowledge of general practice and experience of working as a Practice or Community Nurse; experience with chronic disease management; experience of working autonomously; experience of infection prevention and control measures; experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.
• Desirable: Experience of quality initiatives (benchmarking); an appreciation of the NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners.

Qualifications

• Essential: Qualified registered Nurse; evidence of working at the relevant level of practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.
• Desirable: Mentor or teaching qualification; family planning qualification.

Personal Qualities

• Essential: Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity; ability to work as a team member and autonomously; good interpersonal and organisational skills; sensitivity and empathy; commitment to ongoing professional development; effective time management.
• Desirable: Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure; knowledge of IT systems.

Other Requirements

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Occupational Health clearance.
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for professional revalidation.
• Evidence of CPD commensurate with the role.
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours.
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality.

Employer Details

Chilcote Surgery – 104 Chatto Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4HY. Visit: https://www.chilcotesurgery.co.uk/.