Job summary 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. The practice nurse will work in collaboration with the nursing team in a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure. We are looking for 24 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. Main duties of the job To provide and maintain a high standard of care to our patients. To support and provide assistance to the GPs and other members of the team. To be responsible for the care & management of delivering nursing services to our patients. About us We are looking for expressions of interest from those who may wish to join our practice as a Practice Nurse. We are looking for 24 hours per week. We are GMS practice with approx. 10,700 patients. We are a friendly, supportive and well-established practice which achieves excellent QOF results. We currently have six established partners and are looking to invite the right person to join our Nursing Team. All clinicians are supported by an established, efficient and friendly admin / reception team. We believe we offer high quality patient centered care and are interested in speaking to anyone who would be keen to join our team. We use System 1 clinical system. Salary is dependent on experience. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2224-25-0000 Job locations Trescobeas Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2UN 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 upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes b. To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF c. To provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients d. To request pathology services as necessary e. To process pathology results as required f. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation g. To ensure read codes are used effectively h. To develop, implement and embed well woman clinics i. To chaperone patients where necessary j. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately k. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies l. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs m. Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained n. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children o. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice) p. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) q. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) r. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies s. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately t. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to: a. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments b. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary c. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care d. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice e. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate f. 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 upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes b. To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF c. To provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients d. To request pathology services as necessary e. To process pathology results as required f. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation g. To ensure read codes are used effectively h. To develop, implement and embed well woman clinics i. To chaperone patients where necessary j. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately k. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies l. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs m. Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained n. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children o. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice) p. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) q. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) r. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies s. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately t. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to: a. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments b. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary c. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care d. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice e. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate f. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA) Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of chronic disease management Experience of infection prevention and control measures Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative 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 Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook 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 Systmone user skills Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Clinical Knowledge Essential Venepuncture Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Chaperone procedure Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Understanding 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 understand when to refer to GPs Understanding of infection prevention and control measures Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Desirable Travel medicine Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Spirometry CHD Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational health clearance NMC registration Qualifications Essential Registered nurse Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care) Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of chronic disease management Experience of infection prevention and control measures Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative 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 Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook 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 Systmone user skills Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Clinical Knowledge Essential Venepuncture Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Chaperone procedure Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Understanding 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 understand when to refer to GPs Understanding of infection prevention and control measures Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Desirable Travel medicine Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Spirometry CHD Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational health clearance NMC registration Qualifications Essential Registered nurse Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care) 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 Trescobeas Surgery Address Trescobeas Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2UN Employer's website https://www.trescobeas-surgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)