Job summary Job summary We are a busy organisation that consists of multiple GP surgeries in Liverpool. With over 120 staff members, our focus is to develop and nurture our staff. We reward positivity, innovation and hard work. We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly, hardworking and forward-thinking team. The role is full-time and will be located in one of our Liverpool-based surgeries along with the opportunity to operate on a cross-site basis. The ideal candidate will have practice experience.To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse, committed to delivering outstanding care to our patient population. You would be working as part of a friendly, team spirited group of professionals committed to providing the best service for our patients. This is an exciting time to join our organisation and this role is integral to our approach to patient care Main duties of the job Main duties of the job Excellent patient relationship skills and the ability to be calm under pressure. Effective communication and time management skills. Positive approach to welcoming personality. Experience working as a practice nurse in general medical practice and/ or hospital experience in accident and emergency department. Member of the RCN and registered with the NMC. About us We are an organisation that is built on providing the best medical care and treatment in a friendly and comfortable environment. We are a fast- paced clinical organisation.We have highly skilled clinical staff providing both reactive and proactive care, along with skilled administration and management teams who provide essential support. We take great pride in being an open, trusting and compassionate organisation. We are committed to promoting and building a team that enhances inclusion, diversity and equality Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Depending on Experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A4988-25-0000 Job locations Bousfield Health Centre Westminster Road Liverpool L4 4PP Riverside Centre For Health Park Street Liverpool L8 6QP Picton Health Centre 137 Earle Road Liverpool L7 6HD Job description Job responsibilities Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF Provide vaccination and travel medicine services Provide wound care (ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patients Request pathology services as necessary Process pathology results as required Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation Ensure read codes are used effectively Maintain chronic disease registers Develop, implement, and embed well woman clinics Develop, implement, and embed well man clinics Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Recognise, assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice) Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Maintain baby immunisation results logs Maintain smears results logs Manage emergency drug kit Job description Job responsibilities Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF Provide vaccination and travel medicine services Provide wound care (ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patients Request pathology services as necessary Process pathology results as required Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation Ensure read codes are used effectively Maintain chronic disease registers Develop, implement, and embed well woman clinics Develop, implement, and embed well man clinics Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Recognise, assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice) Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Maintain baby immunisation results logs Maintain smears results logs Manage emergency drug kit Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential criteria Nursing Degree or Equivalent experience Registered nurse Immunisations (flu, routine, childhood, B12, travel) Wound Care / Treatment of small injuries / Removal of sutures & staples Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Dressings Diabetes review Hypertension Cardiovascular disease primary prevention Coronary Heart Disease Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Understanding of Extended brief interventions (NICE guidelines) Cytology certificates Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care) Experience of chronic disease management Mental Health Travel Medicine ECGs Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Asthma Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential criteria Nursing Degree or Equivalent experience Registered nurse Immunisations (flu, routine, childhood, B12, travel) Wound Care / Treatment of small injuries / Removal of sutures & staples Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Dressings Diabetes review Hypertension Cardiovascular disease primary prevention Coronary Heart Disease Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Understanding of Extended brief interventions (NICE guidelines) Cytology certificates Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care) Experience of chronic disease management Mental Health Travel Medicine ECGs Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Asthma 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 Bousfield Health Centre Address Bousfield Health Centre Westminster Road Liverpool L4 4PP Employer's website https://www.bousfieldhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)