Practice Nurse - Plains View SurgeryGP Practice

We are recruiting a permanent practice nurse to join our well-established team to work 30 hrs per week.

Plains View Surgery is a well-established, friendly and patient-focused GP practice situated in the heart of Mapperley, Nottingham. Our practice dates back to 1953 and has been based at its present location on Plains Road since 1989. Guided by our ethos, “Serious about health, passionate about care,” we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to our local community. The practice is conveniently located within walking distance of Mapperley’s thriving shopping area, cafés, library and other local amenities. We are well served by several frequent bus routes, offering easy access to Nottingham city centre and the surrounding areas. Woodthorpe Grange Park and Gedling Country Park are also within easy reach, making Mapperley an attractive and accessible place to live and work.

We are proud of our welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team, whose members work closely together to provide excellent patient care. We encourage teamwork, professional development and the opportunity for colleagues to develop their individual clinical interests, while recognising the importance of maintaining a positive work–life balance.

Plains View Surgery is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with its responsive services rated Outstanding. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who shares our values and would enjoy becoming part of our friendly, committed and forward-thinking practice team.

Main duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to our practice population. Responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking reviews and supporting patients with long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma and COPD
• Running general Practice Nurse and treatment-room clinics
• Administering adult and childhood vaccinations and immunisations, in accordance with current guidelines and individual competence
• Undertaking cervical screening, where appropriately trained
• Providing wound care, dressings and suture or clip removal
• Carrying out NHS Health Checks and other health-screening activities
• Taking clinical observations and samples, where required
• Providing health promotion and lifestyle advice, including support with smoking cessation, diet, exercise, weight management and alcohol reduction
• Promoting self-management and helping patients understand and manage their conditions
• Recognising and escalating signs of deterioration or clinical concern
• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential electronic patient records
• Following infection prevention and control procedures
• Working within practice policies, clinical guidelines, Patient Group Directions and professional standards
• Supporting the practice in meeting Quality and Outcomes Framework requirements and other primary care targets
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Participating in clinical audits, quality improvement, training and continuing professional development
• All duties must be performed within the successful candidate’s training, competence and professional scope of practice.

Essential requirements - Applicants must:

• Be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Have previous nursing experience within a GP practice
• Understand the different demands and responsibilities of nursing in a primary care setting
• Be competent in core Practice Nurse or treatment-room duties
• Have excellent communication, clinical and organisational skills
• Be confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate a caring, reliable and patient-centred approach
• Maintain accurate clinical records and patient confidentiality
• Be committed to professional development and maintaining clinical competence

Desirable skills and experience - It would be advantageous if applicants have:

• Recognised training or experience in diabetes management
• Recognised training or experience in asthma management
• Recognised training or experience in COPD management
• Experience conducting long-term condition reviews
• Cervical screening training
• Childhood and adult immunisation training
• Experience in wound care and other treatment-room procedures
• Knowledge of QOF and primary care clinical targets
• Experience using GP clinical systems

What can we offer you:

• Full-time or part-time hours
• Flexible working options
• NHS Pension Scheme
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Free coffee/tea, soft drinks

For further details or to apply with CV and covering letter, email Mrs Ann Pillai (Practice Manager) [email protected]