Practice Nurse

Job summary

We have an exciting job opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our large nursing team.

They will be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.

Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

They will also carry our routine treatments in general clinic such as, Wound Management, ECGs, Smears, Screenings and Imms.

About us

At The Oaks Medical Centre we have 64 members of staff which include GP's,Nurses, Paramedics, Physicians Associates, Management Team, Receptionist, Prescribers, Data and Admin team and Secretary teams.

We are also part of KEN PCN, meaning we also have PCN staff working here such as, physician associates, care coordinators etc.

We follow the 4 values at The Oaks: Caring, Accountable, Supporting and Honest.

Along with following our Mission and Vision statements.

Mission Statement: To strengthen the health of our community by providing accessible, compassionate and quality healthcare.

Vision Statement: To be the healthcare organisation of choice for out patients, delivering exceptional care through innovative partnerships resulting in healthier communities.

Job responsibilities

To provide clinical nursing service and support to other professionals and to patients of the practice including treatment, screening, chronic disease management/QOF and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. Support and work effectively within the clinical team.

All duties will be carried out in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and with regard to the various practice protocols. The nurse is part of a nursing team responsible for ensuring that the practice provides an optimum service of nursing care relevant to the practice population.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

• Working with SystemOne

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• CPR trained

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma or degree (chronic disease management)
• Family planning qualification
• Nurse prescriber

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• Imms
• Womens Health
• Chronic Disease Management
• Ability to follow and have knowledge of Clinical Procedures and Policy

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystemOne and Read Coding
• Strong IT Skills
• Effective utilise resources