Job summary We are looking for a committed and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our practice on Hayling Island. Main duties of the job To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice to include but not limited to care for elderly and housebound patients. Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. Please note that this role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses. About us Our practice is situated close to the beach on Hayling Island and our clinical team comprises 4 GP partners, 3 salaried GPs, paramedic practitioner, nurse practitioner, 2 practice nurses and 2 HCAs. We are a committed training practice, hosting GP trainees and students throughout the year, and are also an active Research Practice. We are part of a well-established PCN group and share clinical pharmacists, a first contact physio and host of other patient care providers. Our back room staff support is comprehensive and staff retention is high. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1358-25-0002 Job locations Elm Grove Hayling Island Hampshire PO11 9AP Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager To support in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients To review patient medications to enhance compliance To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services To request pathology services and process pathology results as required To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers Have or be working towards skills and competence to management of one or more long term health conditions, such as diabetes or respiratory conditions. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy To assist GPs with minor surgery when required To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to: Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA) Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager To support in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients To review patient medications to enhance compliance To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services To request pathology services and process pathology results as required To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers Have or be working towards skills and competence to management of one or more long term health conditions, such as diabetes or respiratory conditions. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy To assist GPs with minor surgery when required To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to: Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA) Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Desirable Motivated, forward thinker Effectively utilise resources Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Desirable Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Family planning qualification Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills Clear, polite telephone manner Desirable Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Clinical knowledge in wound care/removal of sutures and staples, ECGs, Venepuncture, new patient medicals, immunisations (routine, childhood and travel), womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.), requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly and travel medicine. Chronic disease management awareness for Diabetes, Hypertension, CHD, Asthma and Spirometry. Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure Knowledge of health promotion strategies Desirable Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Desirable Motivated, forward thinker Effectively utilise resources Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Desirable Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Family planning qualification Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills Clear, polite telephone manner Desirable Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Clinical knowledge in wound care/removal of sutures and staples, ECGs, Venepuncture, new patient medicals, immunisations (routine, childhood and travel), womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.), requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly and travel medicine. Chronic disease management awareness for Diabetes, Hypertension, CHD, Asthma and Spirometry. Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure Knowledge of health promotion strategies Desirable Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Waterside Medical Practice Address Elm Grove Hayling Island Hampshire PO11 9AP Employer's website https://www.watersidemedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)