Practice Nurse inTadworth inTadworth PUBLISHED
TUE 24 DEC 2024
Tadworth Medical Centre rPOfOKuW
Tadworth Medical Centre is seeking a proactive and experienced Practice Nurse to join their supportive healthcare team for up to three days per week. The role involves delivering a high standard of nursing care to patients, assisting doctors and healthcare staff, and managing chronic diseases such as Asthma, COPD, and Diabetes. Key responsibilities include performing childhood immunisations, wound care, travel vaccinations, cervical smears, and general nursing duties. The Practice Nurse will also conduct health assessments, manage minor illnesses, and ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and infection control procedures.
Candidates should be capable of holistic patient assessments, document consultations according to NMC guidelines, and maintain confidentiality at all times. Additionally, the role requires fostering effective communication within the practice and with external agencies, contributing to service development, attending staff meetings, and participating in ongoing professional development. The successful applicant will play an essential part in promoting health and well-being within the community, supporting patient education, and maintaining a collaborative learning environment within the team.
Candidates should be capable of holistic patient assessments, document consultations according to NMC guidelines, and maintain confidentiality at all times. Additionally, the role requires fostering effective communication within the practice and with external agencies, contributing to service development, attending staff meetings, and participating in ongoing professional development. The successful applicant will play an essential part in promoting health and well-being within the community, supporting patient education, and maintaining a collaborative learning environment within the team.
The Partners are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse with previous experience for up to 3 days per week. We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to work as part of our established and supportive healthcare team. The post holder should be able to provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as provide nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.
The post holder is responsible for delivery of general practice nursing. Candidates should ideally be qualified to deliver support to patients with long-term conditions and chronic disease such a Asthma, COPD and Diabetes alongside general practice nurse duties including childhood immunisations, wound care, travel vaccinations, cervical smears and general nursing to meet the needs of the patients.
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- Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including; vaccinations and medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection.
- Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions.
- Running well person clinics and health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise. Facilitates change.
- Assessing problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness.
- Able to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines
- Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
- Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for ear irrigation.
- Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests.
- Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines
- Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines.
- Perform contraceptive reviews
- Suture removal.
- Take ECGs
- Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.
- Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.
- Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written).
- Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.
- Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, sterilizer and emergency equipment.
- Confidentially of information gained at work must be preserved at all times.
- Provide management of chronic diseases such as Diabetes, COPD and Asthma
- Spirometry
- Contribute to the assessment of service needs.
- Assist patients to identify their health needs.
- Contribute a nursing perspective to the practice development plan.
- Manage and organise individual patient consultations.
- Aware of identification and reporting procedures related to professional standards.
- To attend staff meetings.
- Ensure effective relationships and communications with the PHCT and other agencies.
- Support the Practice clinical governance agenda.
- Identify changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based guidelines.
- Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the manager.
- Participate in clinical supervision.
- Support others with their training and development needs.
- To participate in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skills.
- Maintain good industrial relations.
- Take reasonable care of his/her own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her act or omission.
- Co-operation with the practice to ensure all members of the team adheres to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and departments safety rules.
- Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning.
- Facilitates a learning environment within the team.
- Maintains a caring environment through the support of colleagues.
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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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