Job summary A vacancy has arisen within our Treatment Room Team. We are taking this opportunity to reassess the needs of the practice, and whilst we are seeking a qualified nurse, ideally experienced in primary care, we would also be keen to speak to any Health Care Assistants or Phlebotomists who are looking for a new challenge. We are mindful that for various reasons, not least work-life balance, not everyone wishes to work full-time, so we would be willing to consider two or more part-time posts, possibly with varying skillsets. Main duties of the job Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder(s) will ensure that general nursing services are delivered effectively to the patient population. The successful candidate(s) 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, venepuncture, wound care and ECGs as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. There will also be a role caring for our frail patients, both in the surgery and in their own homes. Painswick Surgery will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis. About us We are a 3 partner General Practice with 4,800 patients located in the village of Painswick. We are part of the Stroud Cotswold Primary Care Network (SCPCN) with 4 other practices which allows us to combine our efforts to work on bigger projects (eg the delivery of the Covid-19 vaccination programme). We also have 2 salaried GPs working with us as well as 2 Practice Nurses and a Health Care Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist, a Pharmacy Technician and Social Prescribers. We are also a training practice for qualified doctors who wish to work as GPs. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A4892-25-0000 Job locations Hoyland House Gyde Road Painswick Gloucestershire GL6 6RD 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: 1.To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice 1. 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 with a special interest and experience in managing patients with diabetes To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health To provide routine nursing care to patients, to include venepuncture, wound care and ECGs As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice 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 participate in 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 read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics 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 implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Ensure the robust monitoring of fridges and both refrigerated and ambient stock, for both temperature and expiry dates, and adhere to the strict policies for these and other monitoring tasks In addition to the primary 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) Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation 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: 1.To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice 1. 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 with a special interest and experience in managing patients with diabetes To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health To provide routine nursing care to patients, to include venepuncture, wound care and ECGs As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice 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 participate in 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 read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics 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 implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Ensure the robust monitoring of fridges and both refrigerated and ambient stock, for both temperature and expiry dates, and adhere to the strict policies for these and other monitoring tasks In addition to the primary 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) Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation Person Specification Experience Essential Dependent on role applied for. Desirable Dependent on role applied for. Qualifications Essential Dependent on role applied for. Desirable Dependent on role applied for. Person Specification Experience Essential Dependent on role applied for. Desirable Dependent on role applied for. Qualifications Essential Dependent on role applied for. Desirable Dependent on role applied for. 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. Employer details Employer name Painswick Surgery Address Hoyland House Gyde Road Painswick Gloucestershire GL6 6RD Employer's website https://www.painswicksurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)