Practice Nurse

Bryn Cross Surgery; Wigan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryn Cross Surgery is seeking a proactive Practice Nurse to join our friendly GP team. You will deliver a range of nursing services, including chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical cytology and health promotion, working with GPs, HCAs and the wider primary care team.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, infection control, NHS Health Checks and quality improvement, with opportunities to develop skills according to interests.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care or community nursing.
• Experience with chronic disease management.
• Cervical cytology qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of nursing services including chronic disease management, immunisations and vaccinations, health promotion and NHS Health Checks.
• Provide infection prevention and control activities and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Work with GPs, healthcare assistants and the wider primary care team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure safeguarding and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

IT systems (SystmOne)

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Bryn Cross Surgery.

We are a well-established GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to our local community. We are looking for a caring and proactive nurse who is passionate about providing excellent clinical care and health promotion services.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of nursing care and support to our patient population.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for delivering a range of nursing services including:

• Chronic disease management (including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension)
• Cervical cytology screening
• Immunisations and vaccinations
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice
• NHS Health Checks
• ECGs
• Infection prevention and control activities
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives and QOF targets
• Working collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants and the wider primary care team

The role may be developed according to the successful candidate's skills, qualifications and areas of special interest.

About us

Bryn Cross Surgery is a friendly and forward-thinking GP practice dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our patients. We have around 5500 registered patients. We pride ourselves on being a supportive team with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional development and continuous improvement.

Our team comprises 3 GP Partners, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse and GP Assistant.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes
• Review and support patients living with long term health conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health problems, CHD, Asthma, COPD, Diabetes and Dementia.
• Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health through health promotion.
• Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• Request and perform pathology services as necessary including venepuncture and cervical cytology
• Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with existing legislation
• Ensure clinical & administrative codes are used effectively
• Chaperone patients where necessary
• Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
• Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
• Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working in primary care, community nursing or a relevant clinical setting
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Cervical cytology qualification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Competent in clinical assessment and patient care
• IT literacy and experience using clinical systems (our practice uses SystmOne)

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.