Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly nursing team at biddulphdoctors. This is a permanent position working 21 hours per week across Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

The role will involve delivering a range of high-quality primary care nursing services, with a particular focus on respiratory reviews (asthma and COPD), cervical screening and immunisations including baby and travel. We welcome applications from experienced Practice Nurses as well as those keen to develop their skills through further training and professional development.

At biddulphdoctors, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking practice where our team is valued and patient care is at the heart of everything we do.

You will be joining an established and supportive nursing team, working in a collaborative environment where your skills, ideas and professional development are encouraged. We are committed to providing opportunities for learning and development, and will support the right candidate to build their clinical competencies where further training is required.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a team that genuinely cares about its patients, its staff and the local community it serves.

Main duties of the job

To provide a range of high-quality nursing services within the practice, including respiratory reviews (asthma and COPD), cervical screening, immunisations and general treatment room duties. The role will involve supporting patients with long-term conditions, delivering preventative healthcare and health promotion, maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring safe, effective patient care in accordance with current clinical guidelines and practice protocols. The postholder will work both autonomously and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality primary care services.

Job description

To provide clinical nursing service and support to other professionals and to patients of the practice including treatment, screening, chronic disease management/QOF and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. Support and work effectively within the clinical team.

All duties will be carried out in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and with regard to the various practice protocols. The nurse is part of a nursing team responsible for ensuring that the practice provides an optimum service of nursing care relevant to the practice population.

• Undertake respiratory reviews, including asthma and COPD management, in line with current clinical guidance and practice protocols.
• Perform cervical screening appointments in accordance with national guidance and programme requirements.
• Deliver childhood immunisations in accordance with the national immunisation schedule.
• Provide general nursing care, health promotion and preventative healthcare advice.
• Support the management of patients with long-term conditions and contribute to the achievement of clinical targets and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records.
• Ensure safe vaccine storage, handling and administration in accordance with practice policies.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, the wider nursing team and administrative colleagues to deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Maintain professional registration, mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Work in accordance with clinical guidelines, infection prevention and control requirements, safeguarding procedures and practice policies.

About us

We are a long established semi-rural practice in a purpose built Primary Care Centre

• Our current clinical team consists of 5 GP Partners, 3 salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 1 Diabetic Nurse Specialist, 4 Practice Nurses, 1 Clinical Pharmacist, 2 Health Care Support Workers, 1 Advanced Clinical Practitioner (PCN team consists of Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians, Mental Health Workers, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators)
• Teaching/Training practice with foundation doctors and GP trainees
• Keele Research practice
• High QOF/QIF achievement
• CQC rating as "Good"
• Full range of administrative support staff including clinical co-ordinators
• EMIS Web clinical system and Docman 10 (training will be provided if needed)
• List size 10,800