Job summary Due to the expansion of the nursing team, The Station Practice is looking for a practice nurse. We are proud to have an extended clinical team of Doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, GPwSI in Mental Health and Mental Health Nurse, First Contact Physiotherapists, Pharmacist Practitioners, Paramedics, Practice nurses and Health Care Assistants. You will also be supported by an efficient, friendly administration team. Please submit CV with covering letter detailing your interest in this position. Main duties of the job The Nursing Team deliver clinical evidence-based practice for our local population, meeting the needs of the patients with particular attention to patients with long term conditions and the provision of preventative healthcare. The ideal candidate should have experience of working in areas of Chronic Disease Management, Cervical Cytology and vaccinations/ immunisations. In addition to this the candidate should have experience of providing routine healthcare assistance, wound care, well woman and well man clinics and will support the team with clinical emergencies. This list is not exhaustive, but is designed to be a guide of role expectations. About us We are a highly progressive, busy training practice, with patient care and high service levels at the heart of what we do. We received a Good CQC rating on our last 2 inspections. We are members of both the Integrated Healthcare GP federation and Hastings and St Leonards Primary Care Network. Our premises are modern with spacious, light consulting rooms. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3040-22-0424 Job locations Station Plaza Health Centre Station Approach Hastings East Sussex TN34 1BA Job description Job responsibilities KEY ROLE CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE The Practice Nurse works independently using own initiative and is accountable for their own professional actions. Administers adult and child immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensures safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and adequate stock levels are maintained. Offers comprehensive travel health advice for patients prior to travel including malaria prophylaxis, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection, first aid and emergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations. Undertakes procedures to include, venepuncture, glucose tolerance tests, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry, new patient health checks, pregnancy testing, stitch/clip removal, ear syringing and cytology, wound management, cryosurgery. Provides a comprehensive family planning service. Recognises and understands the importance of observing, documenting and communicating the signs and symptoms of child and adult abuse. Works within all relevant practice and CCG policies and procedural guidelines eg infection control, chaperoning and patient group directions. KEY ROLE CARE AND PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT Undertakes chronic disease monitoring clinics within the practice in order to meet the requirements of QoF. Initiates the process of diagnosis with patients suspected to have a chronic disease eg diabetes, COPD, asthma, CHD referring to other clinicians as appropriate. Maintains disease registers. Audits outcomes of care against standards and initiates changes as necessary. Undertakes annual review of patients understanding and ability to self manage. Refers to other members of the extended primary health care team eg chiropodist, dietician, and specialist nurses. KEY ROLE HEALTH PROMOTION Initiates and carries out programmes of health screening. Enables, encourages and supports individuals, families and groups to address issues which affect their health and social well-being. Represents individuals and families interests when they are not able to do so themselves. Provides healthy lifestyle and smoking cessation advice to individuals and groups. Develops and maintains the health promotion material within the practice. Makes referrals to statutory and voluntary agencies as appropriate. KEY ROLE MANAGE SELF Contributes to the development, monitoring and evaluation of care delivery by the Nursing Team. Promotes effective communication and relationships within the team. Works collaboratively as a team member to achieve the objectives Partakes in clinical supervision for own development. Recognises the development needs of others and provides clinical supervision to HCAs Actively participates in clinical and practice meetings. Develops own knowledge and practice to meet objectives/changes in service. Job description Job responsibilities KEY ROLE CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE The Practice Nurse works independently using own initiative and is accountable for their own professional actions. Administers adult and child immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensures safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and adequate stock levels are maintained. Offers comprehensive travel health advice for patients prior to travel including malaria prophylaxis, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection, first aid and emergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations. Undertakes procedures to include, venepuncture, glucose tolerance tests, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry, new patient health checks, pregnancy testing, stitch/clip removal, ear syringing and cytology, wound management, cryosurgery. Provides a comprehensive family planning service. Recognises and understands the importance of observing, documenting and communicating the signs and symptoms of child and adult abuse. Works within all relevant practice and CCG policies and procedural guidelines eg infection control, chaperoning and patient group directions. KEY ROLE CARE AND PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT Undertakes chronic disease monitoring clinics within the practice in order to meet the requirements of QoF. Initiates the process of diagnosis with patients suspected to have a chronic disease eg diabetes, COPD, asthma, CHD referring to other clinicians as appropriate. Maintains disease registers. Audits outcomes of care against standards and initiates changes as necessary. Undertakes annual review of patients understanding and ability to self manage. Refers to other members of the extended primary health care team eg chiropodist, dietician, and specialist nurses. KEY ROLE HEALTH PROMOTION Initiates and carries out programmes of health screening. Enables, encourages and supports individuals, families and groups to address issues which affect their health and social well-being. Represents individuals and families interests when they are not able to do so themselves. Provides healthy lifestyle and smoking cessation advice to individuals and groups. Develops and maintains the health promotion material within the practice. Makes referrals to statutory and voluntary agencies as appropriate. KEY ROLE MANAGE SELF Contributes to the development, monitoring and evaluation of care delivery by the Nursing Team. Promotes effective communication and relationships within the team. Works collaboratively as a team member to achieve the objectives Partakes in clinical supervision for own development. Recognises the development needs of others and provides clinical supervision to HCAs Actively participates in clinical and practice meetings. Develops own knowledge and practice to meet objectives/changes in service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse A demonstrable commitment to professional development Experience Essential Experience working in primary care Wound care experience Childhood immunisation clinics Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992) Desirable Commitment to professional development & peer group learning Chronic disease management Qualities and attributes Essential Able to demonstrate enthusiasm for developing nursing skills An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness, and common sense Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment Able to use own initiative IT skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse A demonstrable commitment to professional development Experience Essential Experience working in primary care Wound care experience Childhood immunisation clinics Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992) Desirable Commitment to professional development & peer group learning Chronic disease management Qualities and attributes Essential Able to demonstrate enthusiasm for developing nursing skills An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness, and common sense Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment Able to use own initiative IT skills 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 The Station Practice Address Station Plaza Health Centre Station Approach Hastings East Sussex TN34 1BA Employer's website https://www.thestationpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)