Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at Priory Road Medical Centre for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team starting on 1 November 2024. We are a friendly and welcoming practice team, where outstanding patient care, teamwork, personal development, and a continuous improvement process are really important to us, so if thats important to you too - then this is the role for you Hours per week 18 over 3 days The role will be varied and will include chronic disease management, wound care, treatment room work, national screening work such as cervical cytology and the national immunisation and vaccination schedule, providing travel health advice and administering appropriate vaccinations and health promotion to help educate patients. Please note if you or any immediate family members are registered at the practice, all parties will be required to change to an alternative GP provider upon an offer of employment. Main duties of the job Have an outstanding patient manner Be experienced in diabetes management Be a confident, courteous & articulate communicator Be personable and presentable Be dynamic, organised, and able to manage own workload Be able to keep calm under pressure Be able to prioritise and think on your feet Be hard working, reliable and loyal Be able to pick up new PC systems & processes quickly Be an excellent record keeper About us This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced, positive and flexible practice nurse to be part of the Priory Road Medical Centre team Based in Swindon, this friendly busy surgery has a patient list of approximately 8700 patients Wyvern Health Partnership is a newly formed partnership of five GP practices, formed in 2018 to improve the quality of care for over 50,000 patients across the area. The partnership incorporates Hawthorn Medical Centre, Lawn Medical Centre, Merchiston Surgery, Old Town Surgery and Priory Road Medical Centre. The practices came together in response to the increased demand for primary care services in Swindon and the considerable pressure this put on resources, and on staff in particular. The partnership has 23 partners and a large team of GPs, nurse practitioners, general nurses, health care assistants and support staff, working together and sharing best practice to benefit both our teams & our patients alike. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0804-24-0004 Job locations Priory Road Swindon SN3 2EZ Job description Job responsibilities To manage the care of patients with long term conditions by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans for patients with long term conditions (or at risk of developing one) that meet identified needs and promote health and well-being. Provide the full range of nursing services as required to meet the needs if the practice, including venepuncture, ECG measurement, blood pressure measurement, urinalysis, immunisations (children and adults including travel), injections, cervical smears, swabs, travel services, assessment of risk factors, lifestyle advice, weight management, ear care, suture removal, wound care, doppler assessments, family planning, etc. Educate and support patients as needed, including adopting healthy lifestyles, appropriate self-care To assess the needs of patients, providing appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with other health care professionals, or independently, as appropriate. Refer to colleagues or other agencies as appropriate. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Support initiatives, including contacting patients, to improve uptake of screening, vaccinations or other services and support the achievement of targets (e.g. under the Quality and Outcomes Framework). To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records to relevant professional standards/guidelines. To ensure awareness of statutory and local child and adult protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse. Administration and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms To assist the doctor to carry out minor operations as required. Report any problems to the Practice Manager Supplies and equipment Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care Training and personal development Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development, ensuring PREP requirements are met. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given. Job description Job responsibilities To manage the care of patients with long term conditions by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans for patients with long term conditions (or at risk of developing one) that meet identified needs and promote health and well-being. Provide the full range of nursing services as required to meet the needs if the practice, including venepuncture, ECG measurement, blood pressure measurement, urinalysis, immunisations (children and adults including travel), injections, cervical smears, swabs, travel services, assessment of risk factors, lifestyle advice, weight management, ear care, suture removal, wound care, doppler assessments, family planning, etc. Educate and support patients as needed, including adopting healthy lifestyles, appropriate self-care To assess the needs of patients, providing appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with other health care professionals, or independently, as appropriate. Refer to colleagues or other agencies as appropriate. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Support initiatives, including contacting patients, to improve uptake of screening, vaccinations or other services and support the achievement of targets (e.g. under the Quality and Outcomes Framework). To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records to relevant professional standards/guidelines. To ensure awareness of statutory and local child and adult protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse. Administration and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms To assist the doctor to carry out minor operations as required. Report any problems to the Practice Manager Supplies and equipment Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care Training and personal development Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development, ensuring PREP requirements are met. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given. Person Specification Experience Essential R6N with minimum 2 years post registration experience Previous experience as a Practice Nurse Person Specification Experience Essential R6N with minimum 2 years post registration experience Previous experience as a Practice Nurse 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 Priory Road Medical Centre Address Priory Road Swindon SN3 2EZ Employer's website https://www.prioryroadmedicalcentre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)