We are looking for a General Practice Nurse (GPN) who is motivated, independent, and interested in providing high quality clinical services to a varied population. The role will include work at New Mill Street Surgery, the Extended Primary Care Service, and the Lower Limb Service within north Southwark.
The successful candidate will have a varied role working in general practice but also in the lower limb clinic in the prevention and management of leg ulcers. They will work closely with the Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN) and the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to deliver holistic personalised care to our local population.
This role also involves training and mentoring nursing associates and apprentice nurse associates, ensuring all clinical practices are compliant with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards. There are development opportunities which may include non-medical prescribing, clinical specialism, and leadership development as part of this role.
Main duties of the job
Leg Ulcers: assessment, treatment, and prevention of leg ulcers of all aetiologies. This will include performing full lower limb assessments including ankle brachial pressure index to provide a management care plan.
Venous related complications: You will also manage patients with venous eczema, lymphorrhea, wet and leaking lower limbs, and other venous related lower limb complications.
Oedema Management: Managing patients with chronic oedema or lymphedema, often linked with or contributing to leg ulcer development.
Preventative Care: Provide education, lifestyle advice, and regular monitoring to prevent the onset of wounds.
Perform, record, and interpret clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse checks and manage clinically significant results appropriately following local and NICE guidance.
Deliver effective and holistic management of patients with chronic diseases such as Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Undertake contraception assessments, provide advice, and refer patients appropriately.
Administer adult and paediatric vaccines under a Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
Participate in helping the practice achieve its targets and to adhere to its commitments under the quality and outcomes framework.
About us
Fourteen practices have come together as Quay Health Solutions (QHS) in north Southwark to jointly deliver services to improve outcomes for local residents. As a GP Federation, QHS provides the building block for wider system integration through Local Care Networks, which bring together local health and care organisations (including social care, the voluntary sector, and patient groups) to work collaboratively to deliver more joined up, patient-centred services. These Local Care Networks are instrumental in redesigning care pathways and providing proactive, coordinated, and collaborative care.
Quay Health Solutions deliver a range of contracts and services to North Southwark, these include (and are not limited to) the Enhanced Access (EA) service, Southwark Care Home Service, and a GP PMS contract.
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
We are looking for a General Practice Nurse (GPN) who is motivated, independent, and interested in providing high quality clinical services to a varied population. Successful applicants may include some late shifts and weekend hours in their pattern of work. The role will include work at New Mill Street Surgery, the Extended Primary Care Service, and the Lower Limb Service.
The successful candidate will have a varied role working in general practice but also in the lower limb clinic in the prevention and management of leg ulcers. They will work closely with the Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN) and the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to deliver holistic personalised care to our local population.
This role also involves training and mentoring nursing associates and apprentice nurse associates, ensuring all clinical practices are compliant with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards. There are development opportunities which may include non-medical prescribing, clinical specialism, and leadership development as part of this role.
Required clinical experience:
1. A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a primary care setting, preferably in community nursing or a similar environment.
2. Lower Limb Management: Demonstrable experience in managing patients with lower limb conditions, particularly leg ulcers, venous disease, and related wound care. Full training in the clinic with a Tissue Viability Nurse will be offered.
3. Able to deliver child and adult vaccinations according to national schedule.
4. Able to perform cervical screening.
Person Specification
Experience
* A minimum of 2 years experience working in a primary care setting, preferably in community nursing or a similar environment.
* Lower Limb Management: demonstrate experience in managing patients with lower limb conditions, particularly leg ulcers, venous disease, and related wound care.
* Able to deliver child and adult vaccinations according to national schedule.
* Able to perform cervical screening.
Qualifications
* Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* BSc in Nursing Practice or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Depending on experience, aligned to Agenda for Change Band 6 or 7, depending on experience.
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