Job summary To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions, childhood vaccination & immunisations and screening programmes. The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well woman and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure If you are self-motivated, with lots of enthusiasm and a strong team work ethic then please apply. The suitable candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in working in General Practice. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective general nursing care to the practice population. Main duties of the job The suitable candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in working in General Practice. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective general nursing care to the practice population. The candidate will work collaboratively with the whole practice to provide routine nursing duties and in addition will work closely to support the practice partners and clinical team to achieve the indicators identified across all our clinical programmes. The post is for 30 hours per week. About us Urban Village Medical Practice is a CQC 'outstanding' practice that offers a high quality range of primary care services for a diverse population, with a focus on inclusion and equality. We have a growing list size of 13,550 patients and our clinical team consists of 3 GP partners, 10 salaried GPs, 2 x pharmacists, 1 x practice nurses, 3 x specialist nurses and 2 x health care assistants. Our supportive admin team includes a practice manager, operational manager, reception supervisor and a great team of administration staff. If you are self-motivated, with lots of enthusiasm and a strong team work ethic then please apply. Date posted 23 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Compressed hours Reference number A3229-24-0008 Job locations Urban Village Medical Practice Old Mill Street Manchester M4 6EE 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 on factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes b. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients c. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients health d. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSF e. Any quality based local specifications, e.g. Manchester Standards f. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients g. Provide travel medicine services h. Request pathology services as necessary i. Process pathology results as required j. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required k. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation l. Ensure read codes are used effectively m. Maintain chronic disease registers n. Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics o. Chaperone patients where necessary p. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately q. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies r. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs s. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children t. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) u. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) v. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) w. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies x. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately y. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to: a. Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycle b. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments c. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary d. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care e. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice 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). 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 on factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes b. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients c. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients health d. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSF e. Any quality based local specifications, e.g. Manchester Standards f. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients g. Provide travel medicine services h. Request pathology services as necessary i. Process pathology results as required j. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required k. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation l. Ensure read codes are used effectively m. Maintain chronic disease registers n. Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics o. Chaperone patients where necessary p. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately q. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies r. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs s. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children t. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) u. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) v. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) w. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies x. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately y. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to: a. Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycle b. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments c. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary d. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care e. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice 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). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Postgraduate diploma or degree (Primary Care) Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse Experience of chronic disease management Knowledge, skills & experience Essential Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Chaperone procedure Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Travel medicine Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Spirometry CHD Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.) Understands the importance of evidence-based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Personal Qualities Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Other requirements Flexibility to work outside core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance NMC registration Skills Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Postgraduate diploma or degree (Primary Care) Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse Experience of chronic disease management Knowledge, skills & experience Essential Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Chaperone procedure Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Travel medicine Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Spirometry CHD Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.) Understands the importance of evidence-based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Personal Qualities Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Other requirements Flexibility to work outside core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance NMC registration Skills Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management 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 Urban Village Medical Practice Address Urban Village Medical Practice Old Mill Street Manchester M4 6EE Employer's website https://www.uvmp.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)