Experienced General Practice Nurse

Posting date:	02 May 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	31 May 2025
Location:	Southsea, PO5 2PW
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	A3637-25-0006

Summary

Craneswater Group Practice JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE Experienced Practice Nurse MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST To assist medical personnel in the care of our patient population to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education in the practice and in the local community. RESPONSIBLE TO:- The Partners for clinical matters. The Practice Manager for administrative matters MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice. 1) Organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice in liaison with other members of the nursing team and other Primary Health Care professionals. 2) Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently, to agreed guidelines and patient group directives 3) Provide general and specific health screenings to the patients with referral to general practitioners as necessary both in the practice and for our patients who are either housebound or living in Residential and Nursing Homes attached to the practice. 4) Manage chronic disease management awareness for : Diabetes CHD Asthma Spirometry Clinical knowledge in the following: Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Immunisation routine, childhood and travel Women's health cervical cytology, contraception Travel medicine Dopplar and compression therapy Treatment Room supplies and equipment. 1) In participation with the Office Manager and other members of the nursing team, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care. 2) Maintain good order of the treatment room. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures 1) Undertake the collection of pathology specimens, bloods. swabs, smears etc., for daily collection at mid-day. 2) Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the doctors. Administrative and professional responsibilities To participate in the administration and professional responsibilities of the practice team. 1) Ensure accurate details of all treatments (where applicable) are recorded in patients notes. 2) Ensure accurate data entries are made on the computer record of any patient contact and admin issues, including consultations, telephone advice and clinical facts, e.g. blood pressures, peak flows, cervical status, vaccinations & immunisations. 3) Ensure accurate completion and submission of all administrative forms which need forwarding to the Business Manager, e.g. Overtime sheets, holiday request slips, study day requests etc 4) Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports. 5) Attend and participate in practice meetings as required. 6) Maintain a notice board in waiting areas designated for patient health care/education as required. 7) Ensure that any information relating to personal details is not discussed or divulged to any unauthorised person and is regarded as strictly confidential at all times. ALL POST HOLDERS WILL BE EXPECTED TO ADHERE TO THE NHS CODE OF CONDUCT. Research projects 1) Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects within the practice. Liaison 1) Maintain effective liaison with partners, practice manager, staff and other agencies concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality. Professional development 1) Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development. 2) Engage with the internal annual appraisal process and maintain a comprehensive PDP. 3) Complete Mandatory Training on an annual basis Personal specifications 1) Registered General Nurse 2) Membership of a recognised professional body 3) Ability to self motivate, organise and prioritise workloads 4) To have excellent communication skills that maintain pleasant and professional relationships with patients and colleagues. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of all employees to work with the practice management to achieve a healthy and safe environment and to take reasonable care of themselves and others. Equality and Diversity Support the practices vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity. Confidentiality The post holder will be in possession of personal details of patients and other confidential information. This information must not be discussed or divulged to any unauthorised individuals. Any such instance would result in dismissal. The role of the Practice Nurse is an evolving one and it is anticipated that the post holder will be responsible and reasonably flexible in the interpretation of the above job description. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are spent must be declared. Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment within the practice, but should be declared in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process.