Practice Nurse

We are a 8 Doctor GMS training practice with a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Practice Nurse to join our existing nurse team in the old town of Runcorn.

We are a high achieving Practice in a compact urban area with a fully integrated team working from a large health centre. We offer a great working environment with a fantastic support team of staff.

We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our team working 6 sessions per week.

The post holder will be a registered nurse with a genuine interest in development in primary care nursing. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the whole practice population

You will work independently and collaboratively with thewhole general practice team to meet the needs of patients,and supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. We are ideally looking for someone with previous experience of practice nursing and experience in chronic disease management but not essential, full support and training will be given.

Excellent communication skills and a commitment to developfurther is also essential. 6 sessions per week.

Tower House Practice is a high achieving, well established practice and part of Runcorn Primary Care Network. The Practice has a fantastic team of both clinical and administrative staff. The practice has a list size of 13100 patients and works from a large health centre with a large primary health care team also on site.

Purpose of Post Undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy, protocols etc. Strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs. Chronic Disease management is an essential part of the role. Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework, LES/DES is a vital element of the post.

The practice nurse will run screening clinics in participation with general practitioners in accordance with agreed protocols. To promote health by Health Education and Counselling. To administer vaccinations and immunisations in participation with general practitioners in accordance with agreed protocols. To accept continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of the programme. The setting of Standards and recording data for various clinical groups as defined by the general practitioner.

Main Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist GP's and other practice nurses to help deliver effective implementation of management of pts with chronic diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes framework.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team.
• Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.
• Promote your own continuing professional development .
• Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care team.
• Participate in an annual appraisal.

Clinical
• Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management or willingness to undertake training.
• Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required
• Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.
• Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
• Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.
• Participate in the smoking cessation service
• Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to Patient Group Directions - following appropriate training if required.
• Deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients - following appropriate training if required.
• Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse,…