Job summary Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a real impact in primary care? Join our dedicated team as a General Practice Nurse and be at the heart of patient-centred care. In this rewarding role, you'll provide essential healthcare services, from managing chronic conditions to delivering preventative care and health education. You'll work closely with patients to support their health and wellbeing, building lasting relationships and making a tangible difference in their lives. If you are passionate about providing high quality care this is the perfect opportunity for you. Main duties of the job To 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. f.As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF Provide wound care to patients. 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 the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers About us Glebe Park Surgery is based in the north of Lincoln, a vibrant university city. We are due to move into new purpose built premises in the next few months. We are currently a small but perfectly formed, friendly tea, of 2 GP's, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Nursing team of 3 and an admin team of 6 Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1819-25-0002 Job locations 17 Montaigne Crescent Lincoln LN2 4QN Job description Job responsibilities Primary key 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: a.To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) b.To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice. c.To implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes d.To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing. e.To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health. f.As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF g.As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions. h.Provide wound care to patients. i.To review patient medications to enhance compliance. j.To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages k.To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services l.To request pathology services and process pathology results as required m.To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required n.To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation o.To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team p.To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers q.To implement and participate in well woman clinics r.To implement and participate in well man clinics s.To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy t.To assist GPs with minor surgery when required u.To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately. v.To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies w.To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs x.To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children y.To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) z.To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) aa.To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) bb.To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies cc.To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary key responsibilities In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to: a.Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle b.Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the lead nurse and partners c.Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required d.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care e.Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care f.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate g.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA) h.Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation Job description Job responsibilities Primary key 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: a.To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) b.To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice. c.To implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes d.To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing. e.To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health. f.As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF g.As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions. h.Provide wound care to patients. i.To review patient medications to enhance compliance. j.To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages k.To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services l.To request pathology services and process pathology results as required m.To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required n.To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation o.To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team p.To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers q.To implement and participate in well woman clinics r.To implement and participate in well man clinics s.To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy t.To assist GPs with minor surgery when required u.To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately. v.To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies w.To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs x.To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children y.To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) z.To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) aa.To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) bb.To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies cc.To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary key responsibilities In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to: a.Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle b.Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the lead nurse and partners c.Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required d.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care e.Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care f.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate g.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA) h.Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Interest in Chronic Disease Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Desirable Experience of working as a Practice Nurse Experience of quality initiatives Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Interest in Chronic Disease Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Desirable Experience of working as a Practice Nurse Experience of quality initiatives 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 Glebe Park Surgery Address 17 Montaigne Crescent Lincoln LN2 4QN Employer's website https://glebeparksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)