Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practice nurse to join our busy surgery and work along the nurse team learning all aspects of a Practice Nurse role. A caring yet firm and calm approach is vital as is excellent communication skills and a passion for improving services for patients. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential. You should have strong IT Skills with experience of Emis. The hours are 15 hours over 3 days Monday Day off ,Tuesday 13:00 - 18:00, Wednesday 13:00 - 18:30, Thursday 08:00 - 13:00 and Friday Day Off Salary Negotiable dependent upon experience Main duties of the job The Practice Nurse is responsible for the provision of general nursing cover in support of the clinical team. From a clinical perspective, the Practice Nurse is directly responsible to the Nurse Practitioners, but works in support of all the Practice GPs and other clinical staff as part of a cohesive clinical team. About us We currently have 14600 patients with a clinical team of 6 GPs, 2 Pharmacists, 4 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 5 Practice Nurse, 1 Phlebotomist, 1 HCA and an admin team of 18. We use the EMIS Web clinical system We are a teaching practice and support medical students and GP registrars during their training The practice is keen on research and participates in several research programmes taking place with the Keele Research team Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A4323-25-0001 Job locations Belgrave Medical Centre 116 Belgrave Road Stoke-on-trent ST3 4LR Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Develop policies for infection control to include safe working practices, hand washing, food hygiene, decontamination, specimen handling, needle stick injury, storage and disposal of vaccines, outbreak control, dealing with C-Diff, MRSA and CJD and the reporting of notifiable diseases and also what to do in the event of patient collapse and chaperoning Keep up to date decontamination records Carry out regular audit of infection control processes in the practice Develop protocols for, carry out Cervical Cytology and co-ordination of cytology screening in the practice Take an active lead on chlamydia screening within the practice Ordering of C-Card supplies as required Provide annual reviews to patients on agreed QOF/QIF registers (COPD, Asthma, AF, CHD, HF, Stroke, Diabetes, CKD) to include general health checks, medication reviews, commence and make adjustments to medication where necessary (prescribing nurse only) Venepuncture Responsibility for disease management of patients with long-term conditions (including adherence to QOF / QIF and any other relevant standards) Lead on family Planning Wound care / ulcer care Removal of Sutures New patient medicals / Urinalysis Older persons medicals NHS health checks Learning disability health checks ECGs Lead on travel and routine immunisations Lead on 24 hour BP arranging, settling up, monitoring results and discussing results with the GP to agree management plan for the patient Travel advice Booking minor surgery clinics, assisting GPs with minor surgery Lead on and carry out Childhood immunisations advising other members of the team and giving updates on any changes Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate Smoking cessation advice Lifestyle advice Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Maintaining weekly clinical room deep clean Maintaining the flushing of the clinical room taps Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Attend and participate in any Practice meetings On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Ensuring fridge temperatures are monitored Understand and maintain the principles of the cold chain Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility ensuring any items are removed at the end of their shelf life Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs Ensure adequate supplies of health information literature for patients Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate To carry out clinical audits as required At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate computerised records Communicating effectively with patients and carers, and recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication. Provide support and mentor new members of staff clinically and with evidence based knowledge Provide clinical support and basic training to the Health Care Assistants. Adhere to all practice policies procedures and guidelines Comply with the standards set out in the contract of employment Undertake any other duties as appropriate to the role Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Develop policies for infection control to include safe working practices, hand washing, food hygiene, decontamination, specimen handling, needle stick injury, storage and disposal of vaccines, outbreak control, dealing with C-Diff, MRSA and CJD and the reporting of notifiable diseases and also what to do in the event of patient collapse and chaperoning Keep up to date decontamination records Carry out regular audit of infection control processes in the practice Develop protocols for, carry out Cervical Cytology and co-ordination of cytology screening in the practice Take an active lead on chlamydia screening within the practice Ordering of C-Card supplies as required Provide annual reviews to patients on agreed QOF/QIF registers (COPD, Asthma, AF, CHD, HF, Stroke, Diabetes, CKD) to include general health checks, medication reviews, commence and make adjustments to medication where necessary (prescribing nurse only) Venepuncture Responsibility for disease management of patients with long-term conditions (including adherence to QOF / QIF and any other relevant standards) Lead on family Planning Wound care / ulcer care Removal of Sutures New patient medicals / Urinalysis Older persons medicals NHS health checks Learning disability health checks ECGs Lead on travel and routine immunisations Lead on 24 hour BP arranging, settling up, monitoring results and discussing results with the GP to agree management plan for the patient Travel advice Booking minor surgery clinics, assisting GPs with minor surgery Lead on and carry out Childhood immunisations advising other members of the team and giving updates on any changes Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate Smoking cessation advice Lifestyle advice Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Maintaining weekly clinical room deep clean Maintaining the flushing of the clinical room taps Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Attend and participate in any Practice meetings On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Ensuring fridge temperatures are monitored Understand and maintain the principles of the cold chain Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility ensuring any items are removed at the end of their shelf life Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs Ensure adequate supplies of health information literature for patients Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate To carry out clinical audits as required At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate computerised records Communicating effectively with patients and carers, and recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication. Provide support and mentor new members of staff clinically and with evidence based knowledge Provide clinical support and basic training to the Health Care Assistants. Adhere to all practice policies procedures and guidelines Comply with the standards set out in the contract of employment Undertake any other duties as appropriate to the role Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Competent in basic nursing duties Excellent communication skills Desirable as above Personal Qualities Essential Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Able to use own initiative Able to work under pressure Excellent communication skills Pleasant and articulate Good IT skills Desirable as above Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration. A demonstrable commitment to professional development Desirable as above Experience Essential Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice Experience of dealing with the public / patients of all ages and backgrounds Involvement in implementing change in practice Desirable Experience of computerised medical records Understanding of Clinical Governance Experience in audit, research and evidence based practice Other requirements Essential Flexible working Desirable as above Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Competent in basic nursing duties Excellent communication skills Desirable as above Personal Qualities Essential Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Able to use own initiative Able to work under pressure Excellent communication skills Pleasant and articulate Good IT skills Desirable as above Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration. A demonstrable commitment to professional development Desirable as above Experience Essential Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice Experience of dealing with the public / patients of all ages and backgrounds Involvement in implementing change in practice Desirable Experience of computerised medical records Understanding of Clinical Governance Experience in audit, research and evidence based practice Other requirements Essential Flexible working Desirable as above 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 Belgrave Medical Centre Address Belgrave Medical Centre 116 Belgrave Road Stoke-on-trent ST3 4LR Employer's website https://www.bmcgp.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)