Job summary Shawbury Medical Practice In Brief Are you a looking for an exciting new opportunity? Due to the forthcoming retirement of one of our colleagues, we are looking to recruit an experienced GP Practice Nurse to join our Nursing Team. The successful candidate be supported by our Practice Team which includes Practice Nurses, HCAs, GPs, Administrators, Dispensers and a range of new ARRS roles. We are looking for an experienced and qualified Practice Nurse who is friendly and enthusiastic to provide a high quality of care to our patients. The successful candidate will also be confident, have excellent organisational skills, be able to self-manage and be IT proficient. As a patient focused surgery, we are looking for someone with a kind and patient approach and we would envisage the successful applicant would be able to demonstrate: previous experience in general practice previous experience of comparable Practice Nurse work the ability to work well under pressure as part of a rewarding but highly demanding role good organisational skills good IT / computer skills All posts at the practice are worked on an agreed rota, within the core hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm. We welcome visits to view the practice - Please contact the Practice Manager in Strictest Confidence Main duties of the job Job summary and scope The practice nurse is responsible for providing nursing services to the practice population, within the boundaries of the role. They will support patients to be healthy, monitor patients with long-term conditions and deliver health prevention, promotion and screening activities. This will include but is not limited to assessing patients; planning and implementing treatment protocols; and reviewing and tracking progress. The practice nurse will work collaboratively with the practice team, performing tasks as required by management team, within the practices policy and procedures, and to a defined set of competencies. Summary of main duties and responsibilities : Chronic disease management Wound management including dressings Child and adult immunisations Screening Health promotion Ear care Child health/child protection Performing ECGs Venepuncture and requesting pathology testing predominantly performed by our HCA but supporting this process and providing expertise/experience when needed Infection control Attend and participate in clinical and practice meetings when required Proactive in identifying own needs for personal and professional development Ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with any current guidance / legislation Provide patient care in accordance with current PGDs and clinical protocols Any other duties as required About us A rural Dispensing Practice, we run a welcoming, friendly family practice, with aPractice Team which includes another Practice Nurse, HCAs, GPs, Administrators and Dispensers. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A1560-24-0006 Job locations Poynton Road Shawbury Shrewsbury SY4 4JS Job description Job responsibilities About The Post : Hours are part to full time and will be agreed with the successful candidate 25 days FTE Annual Leave per year 8 days Statutory Leave Days (pro rata) Salary commensurate with experience The practice nurse is responsible for providing nursing services to the practice population, within the boundaries of the role. Supporting patients to be healthy, monitor patients with long-term conditions and deliver health prevention, promotion and screening activities. This will include but is not limited to assessing patients; planning and implementing treatment protocols; and reviewing and tracking progress. The practice nurse will work collaboratively with the practice team, performing tasks as required by the management team, within the practices policy and procedures, and to a defined set of competencies Key responsibilities in detail Clinical Caring for patients Implement and evaluate treatment plans for patients with long-term conditions Long-term disease management, dependent on skills and experience: Running asthma/COPD clinics and supporting patients (including inhaler and nebuliser use and care) Managing chronic heart disease Managing hypertension Running diabetes clinics and supporting patients Other chronic disease management/QOF activities Support and advise patients in managing their own disease Identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of long-term conditions Appropriately support patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations, and initiate emergency care as required Support and encourage patients to adopt a healthy lifestyle Give advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medications Support and advise women with family planning needs, including contraception and safe sex advice Carry out, support and advise women with regards to cervical smear tests Support and advise men with health/lifestyle advice and appropriate referrals Support and refer patients with mental health needs Conduct new patient health checks (delivering opportunistic health promotion at the same time) Carry out testing/screening, including (but not limited to): Urine testing/analysis Blood pressure measurement/monitoring ECG Take and test pathology samples from patients for analysis (blood, sputum, urine, etc.) Care for patients with uncomplicated wounds, including (but not limited to): Removal of sutures Wound cleaning and dressing Management of burns and scalds Management of minor injuries (sprains, bruising, cuts, etc.) Management of skin conditions and referral where necessary Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including (but not limited to): Routine immunisations Pertussis immunisation for pregnant women Flu immunisation Pneumococcal immunisation Perform other clinical duties as required, within the scope of the practice nurses competencies and training There maybe an occassional requirement to undertake Home Visits Job description Job responsibilities About The Post : Hours are part to full time and will be agreed with the successful candidate 25 days FTE Annual Leave per year 8 days Statutory Leave Days (pro rata) Salary commensurate with experience The practice nurse is responsible for providing nursing services to the practice population, within the boundaries of the role. Supporting patients to be healthy, monitor patients with long-term conditions and deliver health prevention, promotion and screening activities. This will include but is not limited to assessing patients; planning and implementing treatment protocols; and reviewing and tracking progress. The practice nurse will work collaboratively with the practice team, performing tasks as required by the management team, within the practices policy and procedures, and to a defined set of competencies Key responsibilities in detail Clinical Caring for patients Implement and evaluate treatment plans for patients with long-term conditions Long-term disease management, dependent on skills and experience: Running asthma/COPD clinics and supporting patients (including inhaler and nebuliser use and care) Managing chronic heart disease Managing hypertension Running diabetes clinics and supporting patients Other chronic disease management/QOF activities Support and advise patients in managing their own disease Identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of long-term conditions Appropriately support patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations, and initiate emergency care as required Support and encourage patients to adopt a healthy lifestyle Give advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medications Support and advise women with family planning needs, including contraception and safe sex advice Carry out, support and advise women with regards to cervical smear tests Support and advise men with health/lifestyle advice and appropriate referrals Support and refer patients with mental health needs Conduct new patient health checks (delivering opportunistic health promotion at the same time) Carry out testing/screening, including (but not limited to): Urine testing/analysis Blood pressure measurement/monitoring ECG Take and test pathology samples from patients for analysis (blood, sputum, urine, etc.) Care for patients with uncomplicated wounds, including (but not limited to): Removal of sutures Wound cleaning and dressing Management of burns and scalds Management of minor injuries (sprains, bruising, cuts, etc.) Management of skin conditions and referral where necessary Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including (but not limited to): Routine immunisations Pertussis immunisation for pregnant women Flu immunisation Pneumococcal immunisation Perform other clinical duties as required, within the scope of the practice nurses competencies and training There maybe an occassional requirement to undertake Home Visits Person Specification Experience Essential About You: The successful candidate will have: previous experience in general practice (full role scope detailed below) previous knowledge/experience of EMIS web clinical system the willingness and drive to develop the post, in partnership with the practice team including gaining experience and knowledge suitable to the post problem solving, proactive approach to the role flexible, team working approach the ability to work well under pressure as part of a rewarding but highly demanding role good organisational skills good IT / com puter skills kind and patient approach with patients, colleagues and visitors Person Specification Experience Essential About You: The successful candidate will have: previous experience in general practice (full role scope detailed below) previous knowledge/experience of EMIS web clinical system the willingness and drive to develop the post, in partnership with the practice team including gaining experience and knowledge suitable to the post problem solving, proactive approach to the role flexible, team working approach the ability to work well under pressure as part of a rewarding but highly demanding role good organisational skills good IT / com puter skills kind and patient approach with patients, colleagues and visitors 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 SHAWBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE Address Poynton Road Shawbury Shrewsbury SY4 4JS Employer's website https://www.shawburymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)