Practice Nurse inWelwyn Garden City inWelwyn Garden City PUBLISHED TUE 14 JAN 2025

Depending on experience PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

DEMENTIA HYPERTENSION MENTAL HEALTH NHS QOF

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Opportunity to work in a diverse clinical team consisting of GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, and more, fostering a collaborative environment.

Support for ongoing professional development, as it is a training practice committed to the growth and education of its staff.

Flexibility with a part-time role of 22.5 hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.

Involvement in extended access services, providing valuable experience and patient care on Saturday mornings.

Hands-on experience in a wide range of nursing duties, including childhood immunizations, wound care, and management of long-term health conditions.

Engagement in health promotion initiatives, contributing directly to community wellbeing through national health programs.

The Garden City Practice in Welwyn Garden City is seeking an experienced part-time Practice Nurse to join their clinical team. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to support patient health and wellbeing, including administering childhood immunisations, vaccinations, and wound care, as well as conducting health promotion activities and managing long-term conditions like asthma and diabetes. The position requires participation in the Extended Access service on Saturday mornings and entails collaboration with a multidisciplinary team comprising GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.

Candidates should be skilled in general practice nursing services, including ECGs and mental health assessments, while ensuring clinical governance standards are upheld. Responsibilities also include managing nursing resources, maintaining accurate patient records in SystmOne, and contributing to practice development and adherence to national and local healthcare initiatives. The practice offers support for ongoing professional development within a training environment.

We are looking to recruit an experienced practice nurse to join our clincal team, to deliver essential nursing care and supporting the health and wellbeing our of patients. You will join a team made of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners,Nursing Associate, Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Mental Health Nurses and Physiotherapists.

This is a part time role of 22.5 hours ideally covering Monday to Wednesday. We are a training practice and can support your ongoing development.

The successful cadidate will also be required tot ake part in our Extended Access on Saturday mornings on a rota basis.

Provide a full range of general practice nursing care including childhood immunistions, vaccinations, wound care (ideally trained to provied level 1 leg Ulcer management)

Support health promotion and wellbeing including national programmes such as NHS Health Checks, cervical screening and lifestyle advice.

Support the managment of Long term conditions such as asthma, Diabetes and hypertension.

Provide annual reviews for patients with learning disabilities, and undertake mini-mental health assessments for patients with suspected dementia

Provide additonal treament room activies such as ECGs, B12 injections

Work with our practice and nursing team on the overall development of the practice and protocols relevant to the role

About us
To work with the nursing team to provide a comprehensive practice nursing service to include wound care, childhood immunisations, seasonal vaccination programmes, ECGs and Health Promotion.
To work with the clinical team to achieve targets for national (QOF cervical screening) and local (Enhanced Commissioning Framework) initiatives.
To ensure professional responsibilities are met supplying and adminsitering medicines and vaccinations in accordance with Patient Group Directives (PGDs).
To ensure clinical governance standards are met, including managing clinical risk within own clinics and capabilitiy.
To contribute to the management of nursing services and resources, including ordering of stocks, maintaining cold chain, stock rotation and monitoring of expiry dates.
To ensure accurate patient notes are recorded and by use of templates in SystmOne enter appropraite Read codes to maximise achievement for QOF, ECF and other Enhanced Service targets.

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The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values. Learn more...

More about MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses. Learn more...

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To work as a Practice Nurse in the UK, you need a combination of clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and requirements:

Qualifications

1. Nursing Degree: You must have a valid nursing degree (RGN - Registered General Nurse) or equivalent qualification.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to practice as a nurse in the UK.

3. Specialized Training: Additional training in areas such as chronic disease management, immunization, and more may be beneficial.

Essential Skills

1. Clinical Skills: Proficiency in clinical procedures, including wound care, immunizations, health assessments, and chronic disease management.

2. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct patient assessments and history-taking to develop care plans.

3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.

4. Patient Education: Capability to educate patients about their health conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures.

5. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding patient needs and providing emotional support.

6. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

7. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage patient schedules, documentation, and paperwork efficiently.

8. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Skills to assess situations and make informed decisions quickly, particularly in emergencies.

9. Time Management: Effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time in a busy clinical environment.

Additional Skills

1. IT Literacy: Familiarity with electronic health records and medical software is important for documentation and communication.

2. Cultural Competence: Awareness of and sensitivity to different cultural practices and beliefs affecting healthcare.

3. Leadership Skills: Ability to supervise junior staff or lead initiatives when necessary.

Continuing Professional Development

- Ongoing Training: Maintaining and updating your skills through continuing education and professional development opportunities is essential in the ever-evolving field of healthcare.

Optional Skills

- Experience in Specific Areas: Gaining experience in areas like women's health, children's health, or geriatric care can enhance your employability.

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