Practice Nurse inThornbury inThornbury PUBLISHED FRI 1 NOV 2024

£17 to £19 an hour depending on experience FIXEDTERM GOOD SALARY

NHS QOF VENEPUNCTURE

St Mary Street Surgery rZ37gqfI

St Mary Street Surgery in Thornbury is seeking a motivated and experienced Practice Nurse for a fixed-term position of 15 hours per week, lasting 6 months. The role requires proficiency in essential nursing duties such as wound care, cervical smears, immunisations, and administering injections. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a busy environment, adapting to the evolving demands of primary care.

Key responsibilities include implementing health promotion programs, providing routine nursing care aligned with clinical guidelines, managing travel medicine services, and assisting GPs with minor surgeries. The Practice Nurse will also prioritize health issues, maintain accurate clinical records, support safeguarding, and liaise with external services for vulnerable patients. Experience in a General Practice setting is essential for this role.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Practice Nurse who is highly motivated, proactive and positive to join our clinical team. You will need to be competent in all the usual practice nurse duties including wound care, compression bandage, cervical smears, baby and travel immunisations and pessary ring procedures.

This post is a fixed term post for 6 months, 15 hours per week.

We hold a PMS Contract in South Gloucestershire

We use EMIS Web and Ardens

We provide a full range of enhanced services.

We are high QoF achievers

We have an active working relationship with our PCN member practices

We are looking for an experienced nurse that has held a practice nurse position in a General Practice.

It's a busy environment, so you will need to be able to work under your own initiative as well as part of a successful team. Additionally you will need to be flexible and amenable to the changing demands of primary care.

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The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice nurse. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes
b. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSF e.g.
Venepuncture
ECGs
Cytology Samples
NHS Health Checks
Smoking Cessation
c. Provide wound care (Ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients
d. Provide travel medicine services
e. Request pathology services as necessary
f. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
g. Administer adult injections
h. Chaperone patients where necessary
i. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required
j. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
k. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
l. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
m. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
n. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
o. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
p. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

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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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