Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our dynamic primary care team at Mill Hill Surgery. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality nursing care to our patients, promoting health and wellbeing in the community. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
Our practice, Mill Hill Surgery in Ealing / Acton, is composed of six (6) GP partners, along with a Nursing team including HCA support, a newly appointed GPA role, and a comprehensive admin support team providing primary care services to a registered population of approximately 7000 patients across the borough of Ealing.
Our ideal candidate will be looking to develop a long-term career within a friendly and supportive team.
As a GP Training Practice, we offer excellent support, supervision and training to support ongoing professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Practice Nurse, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
* General Nursing Duties:
* Provide general nursing care for patients in the practice, ensuring a high standard of clinical practice.
* Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in line with clinical guidelines and best practices.
* Carry out basic wound care, dressings, and management of minor injuries.
* Provide health education and advice, promoting self-care where appropriate.
* Chronic Disease Management:
* Provide care and support to patients with long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases.
* Conduct routine assessments, monitoring, and management plans for patients with chronic illnesses.
* Offer lifestyle advice and coordinate care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
* Immunisations and Vaccinations:
* Administer childhood and adult immunisations as part of the vaccination schedule.
* Provide travel vaccinations and advice on travel health.
* Participate in seasonal vaccination campaigns (e.g., flu clinics).
* Health Screening and Assessments:
* Carry out health checks for patients, including blood pressure monitoring, phlebotomy, and weight management.
* Conduct cervical smears and sexual health screening.
* Minor Illness and Injury Management:
* Offer wound care and first aid, including assessment of minor injuries and referral when appropriate.
* Medication Management:
* Ensure accurate documentation.
* Monitor patients on specific medications, such as anticoagulants or hormone injections, and arrange for regular reviews.
* Patient Education:
* Educate patients on disease prevention, healthy living, and self-management of conditions.
* Provide emotional support and guidance for patients with chronic illness or other complex health needs.
* Administrative Duties:
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records, in line with legal and confidentiality requirements.
* Coordinate patient appointments, ensure efficient patient flow, and contribute to the smooth running of the practice.
* Participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and practice performance.
* Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration:
* Work closely with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other members of the healthcare team to deliver integrated patient care.
* Participate in clinical meetings and support the implementation of practice-wide policies and procedures.
* Provide support and mentorship to other staff members as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
* Minimum of 1 years of clinical experience in a general practice, primary care.
* Experience in chronic disease management, immunisations, and general nursing duties.
* Qualification in cytology and immunisations.
* Additional qualifications in areas such as diabetes management, asthma care, or travel health are desirable.
Skills & Attributes:
* Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a clear, empathetic manner.
* Ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks, and work efficiently under pressure.
* Knowledge of current clinical guidelines, health promotion strategies, and public health initiatives.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* A proactive approach to continuing professional development (CPD) and keeping up-to-date with evidence based practice.
Working Environment/Benefits:
* A friendly, supportive, and professional working environment.
* Opportunities for training and development.
* Competitive Salary depending on the experience
* Flexible working
* NHS pension
* On-site parking
* Free flu jab
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Medication administration: 1 year (required)
* Patient care: 1 year (required)
* Anatomy knowledge: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NMC (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/12/2024
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