Practice Nurse - GP SurgeryNHS

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Practice Nurse (Maternity Cover)

Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries

Job Summary

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding role within a friendly rural practice?

We are seeking a Practice Nurse to join our dedicated team and help deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. This maternity cover position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Previous experience in general practice and chronic disease management would be advantageous, but is not essential, as training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

This is a maternity leave cover post, with the possibility of continuing in a part-time role following the end of the fixed-term contract.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time hours or a part-time/job-share arrangement.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work alongside a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality primary care services to our growing rural patient population.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Delivering a range of general nursing services, including:
• Chronic disease management
• Immunisations and vaccinations
• Wound care
• Cervical screening
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Healthcare Assistants and the wider practice team to provide holistic patient care.
• Supporting the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and the management of patients with long-term conditions.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and adhering to practice policies and professional standards.

Job description

Job Summary

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population.

The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. To work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical practice

Provide assessment, screening treatment, services and health education advice

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc.

Assist with the organisation and co-organisation of the provision of nursing services for the practice

Provide general nursing treatment to patients in participation with general practitioners using agreed protocols

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition to include health promotion and well being

Be competent and confident in managing people with long term health conditions

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate

Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations

Implement and participate competently in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Advise, support and administer vaccinations competently where appropriate for patient travelling abroad

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Assessing and treat routine wounds including trauma

Assessing to support good wound management in complex situations (e.g. use of Doppler technique)

Assisting the general practitioner and/or undertaking some simple procedures

Maintain the stock

Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. drugs; domestic violence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems)

Act as a chaperone when required following the practice chaperone policy

To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

About us

About Us

Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries are a well-established, family-focused rural practice serving over 4,000 patients.

As a friendly and supportive training practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while providing excellent professional support and development opportunities for our staff. Located in the beautiful village of Ampleforth, we offer a welcoming working environment within the stunning North Yorkshire countryside.