Practice Nurse

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	27 Mai 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Negotiable
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	20 Mehefin 2025
Lleoliad:	Stonehouse, GL10 2NG
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	A0522-25-0000

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The Practice Nurse (PN) is a vital role in providing care to our whole patient population. The PN will work unsupervised to Patient Group Directions, agreed protocols, within an evidence base and within defined competencies. This will include assessing patients and planning, implementing and reviewing treatment programmes. The PN role will supervise the practice Health Care Assistant and delegate duties according to training and competence. Job Responsibilities Patient Care New patient health checks and NHS health checks Urine testing/analysis Blood pressure monitoring and measurement ECG Height and weight measurement Removal of sutures Taking of pathology samples for analysis (blood, sputum, urine etc) NHS travel vaccinations Assessment, management and treatment of conditions within competence and as delegated Wound care/dressings/tissue viability Ulcer care including Doppler assessment Scalds and burns management Management of skin disorders Routine immunisations Children/Adults and Pregnancy Condition specific injections (B12, depo etc) Nebuliser use and care Chronic disease management (asthma, diabetes, hypertension etc) Health and lifestyle advice Support and advice for patients in managing their health conditions Contraception and sexual health advice Medicals Chaperoning Assisting minor surgery clinics Assisting gynaecology clinics The PN will refer to a supervising member of the clinical team/GP if deviation from the protocol is required, if unsure in any way, or where clinical judgement is required before proceeding. Drugs will be administered only based on written and signed medical authorisation. Record Keeping and Administration Make accurate and contemporaneous records of all patient encounters in accordance with practice records protocols and coding protocols. Accurately label and document patient samples and submit for collection and analysis. Contribute to nursing team record keeping (clinical, administrative, health and safety related records. Maintain skills in using patient appointment system. Maintaining a Safe Clinical Environment General: The PN will be aware of and comply with Stonehouse Health Clinics Health and Safety Policy. This will include: Minimising risk to self and others in the workplace. Identifying and reporting hazards/risks and contributing to control measures. Adhering to all relevant policies including infection control and management of the cold chain. Contributing to keeping the working area and patient areas tidy and free from hazards. Using protective equipment and clothing provided and in accordance with the Stonehouse Health Clinic policy. Applying spill control and decontamination policies. Ensuring sufficient supplies of all cleansing and infection control materials. Attending regular health and safety training. Specific: Be the practice clinical lead for Infection Control, engage in countywide infection control updates, ensure the practice infection control policy is kept up to date and carry out regular IPC audits as per the policy requirement. Recording of fridge temperatures and ensuring and variations are reported in line with the cold chain policy. Stock rotation according to date and maintain appropriate records and discarding out of date stock in line with practice protocols. Prepare clinical areas between patients in accordance with infection control procedure including cleaning surfaces and equipment. Dispose of all clinical waste/sharps in accordance with infection control and equipment maintenance policies. Take action to manage spills or decontaminate affected areas. Supplies Management Check stock in all clinical rooms. Order replacement stock and restock clinical rooms. Order vaccines to maintain stock levels and store according to practice cold chain and storage policies. Maintain accurate stock records, including liaison with the Operations Manager by providing order confirmations and delivery notes for invoice checking. Consider sustainability and economy when ordering and ensure supply usage is economic and cost effective. Equipment Maintenance and Calibration Contribute to care and maintenance of equipment. Organise repaid and regular maintenance and calibration of equipment, including equipment maintenance/checking/calibration log. Quality Provide services to the practices patient population to the highest possible standard. Work to agreed standards, monitor, maintain the standard of care offered and act if standards are not met (self or others) Contribute to clinical governance activities/clinic audit to ensure continual improvement of service delivery. Contribute to complaints responses/reviews, significant event, peer review and other shared learning activities. Support and mentor staff in training. Support the performance of team members including giving and receiving effective feedback. Communication Advise patients of the PN role, its extent and limits. Appropriately advise and refer on patients if they require the services of a GP or other clinical team member. Communicate effectively, promptly and appropriately with patients and team members. Modify method of communication with patients to suit the situation, recognise problems/barriers and act or seek help at an early stage when they arise. Communicate risk to patients and ensure proper consent gained where appropriate. Contribute to practice and nursing team meetings. Personal Development Comply with NMC code of conduct and keep registration up to date, documented and checked in the practice on an annual basis. Participate in revalidation. Behave as a positive role model. Prioritise own work and work effectively with others to prioritise team and practice workload. Undertake training needed to ensure competencies for delivering all responsibilities. Maintain awareness of current evidence-based approaches to patient care and update practice accordingly and in consultation with the team. Attend and contribute to training events. Take responsibility for own development including maintenance of a Personal Development Plan and record of learning, clinical supervision, staff appraisals, giving and receiving feedback, performance management with the support and supervision of qualified staff. Undertake regular mandatory training as allocated on TeamNet. Key Working Relationships Practice nursing team and health care assistants GPs Operations Manager Practice support staff Patients, carers and relatives Practice suppliers Community Nursing Team Primary Care Network Social Services Integrated Care Board (ICB) The PN will be responsible to the GP partner on clinical matters and to the Operations Manager on non-clinical matters.