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Squires Lane Medical Practice in London is seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join their independent and friendly team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive nursing care, focusing on both acute and chronic conditions, and conducting health promotions and preventative care. Key responsibilities include managing patient care, providing health education, supervising Health Care Assistants, and maintaining accurate records.
Candidates should ideally have experience in practice or community nursing, chronic disease management, and qualifications related to areas such as Asthma, Diabetes, and Family Planning. Additional skills in independent prescribing are advantageous. The role requires the nurse to be proactive in assessing patient needs, implementing management plans, and contributing to the development of chronic disease management clinics. The position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a dynamic healthcare team while ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Candidates should ideally have experience in practice or community nursing, chronic disease management, and qualifications related to areas such as Asthma, Diabetes, and Family Planning. Additional skills in independent prescribing are advantageous. The role requires the nurse to be proactive in assessing patient needs, implementing management plans, and contributing to the development of chronic disease management clinics. The position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a dynamic healthcare team while ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Experienced, motivated Practice Nurse required for Squires Lane Medical Practice.
We are a proudly independent and friendly Doctor surgery. We are a dynamic team of doctors, practitioners, nurses and administrators.
The Practice Nurse role is vital and varied and the successful candidate would ideally be able to undertake a full range of core clinical competencies as identified in the job description.
We are looking for that exceptional Practice Nurse who is driven to ensuring excellent care to our patients.
The Practice Nurse is responsible for ensuring safe/effective nursing care to patients. Clinically, the focus is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with acute and chronic conditions and management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients.
Experience would be desirable in practice/community nursing, chronic disease management and an ability to work under pressure. Ideally you will have qualifications/experience in Asthma, Diabetes, CHD, Family Planning and cytology. Independent/Supplementary prescribing would be an advantage.
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Squires Lane Medical Practice
POST TITLE: Practice Nurse
RATE of PAY: Dependent upon skills, experience and performance,
HOURS: TBC
QUALIFICATIONS: RGN or Nurse Associate Qualification
JOB PURPOSE
- To work within Squires Lane Medical Practice participating in a comprehensive health promotion, health screening, and illness prevention programme.
- To deliver quality nursing care in accordance with the relevant practice protocols and in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- To supervise the work of the Health Care Assistants and support their development
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of activities both written and computerised.
- To promote good communications
- To maintain and update professional knowledge in line with the NMC Revalidation guidance.
- To participate in educational programmes within the Practice.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times.
CLINICAL
- To identify, assess and discuss patients problems or needs with the patients, relatives/carers and other Primary Health Care Team members and to devise a management plan and monitor the outcome.
- To provide health education, screening, monitoring and nursing interventions to specified groups which will include patients newly registered to the Practice and patients with long term health problems such as diabetes, asthma, coronary heart disease, frailty.
- To assist in achieving health promotional targets to include cervical cytology and immunisation and vaccination programmes.
- To help develop and implement Chronic Disease Management Clinics in disease areas such Asthma, Diabetes, COPD, Hypertension, Epilepsy, Mental Health., IGR Monitoring, Rheumatoid Arthritis etc.
- To assist the doctors, if required
- To be familiar with the use of peak flow meters and nebulisers.
- To be familiar with the procedures necessary for carrying out ECGs and monitoring blood glucose.
- To develop advanced skills in Diabetes Management and/or Management of Respiratory conditions.
- To be responsible for the counselling and the nursing advice to patients. To help in the recognition of Mental Health problems, and to refer on to the appropriate resources.
Administration and Miscellaneous
- To share responsibility for the management and stock control of the vaccinations and equipment.
- Keeping an up-to-date register of all drugs and injections available to the practice, in particular controlled drugs.
- To maintain good lines of communication with management.
- To promptly notify the Practice Manager or her deputy of any absence.
- To book annual leave via the Practice Manager
- To observe health and safety rules as laid down by the practice.
- To record all clinical activity and health promotion data in the practice computer system.
This job description is intended to be indicative rather than exhaustive and your duties and specialist areas will change according to medical practice, patient needs and practice policy at any given time.
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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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