General Practice Nurse

We are looking for a dedicated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive GP surgery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a welcoming environment where your skills and experience will be truly valued. You'll enjoy a varied role with opportunities to develop your practice, contribute to patient care, and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality compassionate healthcare to the local community.

If you're enthusiastic, motivated and keen to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for the right candidate and as such will be negotiable on hours between 23-26 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities:

assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Lead GP clinically, and Practice Manager administratively.

Cervical Cytology

Wound care/ ulcer care/ Doppler

Removal of sutures

Travel clinic and immunisation

ECG's

Chronic Disease reviews

Asthma

Contraception reviews

Phlebotomy as required (Venepuncture)

Ear Syringing

Routine immunisations / childhood immunisations

Infection Control

Ordering of Stock

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Participation in administrative systems in the practice.

We serve a local population of 12100 patients. Our team includes 7 GP partners, 2 Salaried GP's, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner and a Paramedic, plus a team of 3 Practice Nurses, 2 HCA's and a phlebotomist. We are part of the Malling Primary Care Network. There is a team of Paramedics, Pharmacists and various Support Teams that help to serve our population.

We are a supportive, friendly, training practice serving a mixed local community. Our great team works closely together to provide high quality care with plenty of opportunities for learning and development along the way.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR GENERAL PRACTICE NURSE

Job Title General Practice Nurse

Hours of duty 23-26 hours per week

Responsible to Clinically:
Doctors and Nurse Practitioner

Generally Practice Manager

Job Summary

This post requires the post holder to deliver general practice nursing service to the patient population. This care must be of a high standard and delivered within the boundaries of the professional code ofconduct, as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and will focuson supporting patients and their families with all aspects of health andwell-being, through monitoring of long term conditions, health prevention and screening initiatives.

The post holder must be able to work collaboratively with all members of the general practice team and other disciplines within the Multi-Disciplinary Team. He/she must understand the necessity for supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and provide nurse leadership as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical practice

Assess, plan,develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being,and prevent any adverse effects on health and well-being.

Identify and manage, as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long-term conditions and be able to implement and evaluate these plans according to the needs of the individual

Prioritise health problems and enable the patients to recognise and manage complex, urgent and emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Support patients in adopting health promotion strategies that encourage them to live healthily, and encourage principles of self care

Recognise the need and deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.

Provide clear information and advice on prescribed andover-the-counter medications and regimes, side effects and interactions. Alsobe aware of evidence based non-pharmacological regimes and treatments.

Assess the care of patients with complicated and uncomplicated wounds and be knowledgeable about the treatment options available and their effectiveness.

Assess and manage patients presenting with minor illnessesor injuries using up to date treatments and drug therapies where appropriate.

Support and advice women requesting information relating tofamily planning issues carry out assessments for repeat prescriptions or administer other treatments in line…