Job Description

Job summaryTo be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team who provide care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well woman and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedureMain duties of the jobThe main duties include assisting with patient assessments, taking vital signs, administering vaccinations, and conducting routine screenings such as blood pressure and cholesterol checks. They also help manage chronic diseases like diabetes, asthma, and hypertension by monitoring patient progress and providing education. Additionally, practice nurses promote health by offering advice on healthy lifestyles, smoking cessation, weight management, and sexual health. They are responsible for wound care, such as dressing wounds, removing sutures, and providing post-operative care. Administrative tasks like managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and supporting documentation are also part of their role. Furthermore, practice nurses assist GPs during consultations, preparing patients for examinations and taking notes. Overall, they play an essential role in preventive care and chronic disease management, supporting both patients and healthcare providers.About usMandeville Practice provide scomprehensive NHS primary care services to help you manage your health and well-being. The Mandeville Practice is part of PCMS Ltd and is located in a purpose built building, occupying two floors.Our aim is to provide a high quality, caring and personal health care service to our whole patient population by:

• Putting ourpatients at the centreof what we do
• Having a highly qualified and trainedmulti-professionalintegratedprimaryHealthcareTeam
• Offering our services in asafe, supportive and suitably equippedenvironment, usingtechnological advancesinhealthcaresystems for our patients benefit
• We aim to treat all our patients promptly, courteously and in complete confidence.

Date posted19 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalaryDepending on experience Depending on ExperienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberE0054-25-0013TMPJob locationsThe Mandeville SurgeryHannon RoadAylesburyBuckinghamshireHP21 8TRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmesb. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patientsc. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients healthd. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSFe. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patientsf. Provide travel medicine servicesg. Request pathology services as necessaryh. Process pathology results as requiredi. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredj. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislationk. Ensure read codes are used effectivelyl. Maintain chronic disease registersm. Develop, implement and embed well woman clinicsn. Develop, implement and embed well man clinicso. Chaperone patients where necessaryp. Assist GPs with minor surgery when requiredq. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriatelyr. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergenciess. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needst. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and childrenu. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)v. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)w. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)x. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policiesy. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriatelyz. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriateSecondary responsibilitiesIn addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to:a. Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycleb. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicamentsc. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessaryd. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient caree. Support and participate in shared learning within the practicef.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriateg.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA). Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmesb. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patientsc. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients healthd. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSFe. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patientsf. Provide travel medicine servicesg. Request pathology services as necessaryh. Process pathology results as requiredi. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredj. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislationk. Ensure read codes are used effectivelyl. Maintain chronic disease registersm. Develop, implement and embed well woman clinicsn. Develop, implement and embed well man clinicso. Chaperone patients where necessaryp. Assist GPs with minor surgery when requiredq. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriatelyr. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergenciess. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needst. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and childrenu. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)v. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)w. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)x. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policiesy. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriatelyz. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriateSecondary responsibilitiesIn addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to:a. Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycleb. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicamentsc. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessaryd. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient caree. Support and participate in shared learning within the practicef.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriateg.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).Person SpecificationClinical knowledgeEssential

• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples; ECGs; Venepuncture; New patient medicals; Chaperone procedure; Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly; Travel medicine; Diabetes; Hypertension; Asthma; Spirometry; CHD; Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel); Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.); Understands the importance of evidence-based practice; Broad knowledge of clinical governance; Ability to record accurate clinical notes; Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs; Knowledge of health promotion strategies; Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy;

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area; Awareness of issues within the wider health arena;

QualificationsEssential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma or degree ( Care)

ExperienceEssential

• Experience working in a primary care environment; Experience chronic disease management.

Desirable

• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

Person SpecificationClinical knowledgeEssential

• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples; ECGs; Venepuncture; New patient medicals; Chaperone procedure; Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly; Travel medicine; Diabetes; Hypertension; Asthma; Spirometry; CHD; Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel); Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.); Understands the importance of evidence-based practice; Broad knowledge of clinical governance; Ability to record accurate clinical notes; Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs; Knowledge of health promotion strategies; Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy;

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area; Awareness of issues within the wider health arena;

QualificationsEssential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma or degree ( Care)

ExperienceEssential

• Experience working in a primary care environment; Experience chronic disease management.

Desirable

• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

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