Practice Nurse

NHS; Oswaldtwistle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Due to growing demand, Oswald Medical Centre is looking to welcome a dedicated Practice Nurse to our supportive and dynamic team. We are a forward-thinking, award-winning practice serving over 16,250 patients across three sites in Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, and Blackburn.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education.

About us

We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. Alongside core NHS services, we offer a range of enhanced services, including minor surgery.

We are proud to have a diverse and experienced clinical team, which includes GPs, Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants. We are supported by experienced ARRS colleagues, including Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social Prescribers and MSK Specialists.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Practice Nurse

Responsible to: Partners / GPs / Practice Manager

Job Purpose: To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

1. To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions.
2. Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule.
3. Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations.
4. Simple dressing and wound care.
5. Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services.
6. Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs.
7. Act as chaperone when required.
8. Undertake health promotion to help educate patients.
9. Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests.
10. Undertake anticoagulation clinics to include interpretation of blood tests and dosing.

Administration

1. To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Snomed Codes.
2. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care.
3. To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects.
4. To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans.

General

1. To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct and NHS Values.
2. To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to.
3. To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice.
4. To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice.
5. Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions.
6. Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time.

Person Specification

Experience

• 2 years post-registration.
• Health promotion.
• Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations.
• Family planning.
• Evidence of recent update in primary care.
• Working with EMIS Web.

Qualifications

• RGN Qualification.
• Current NMC registration.
• Accredited training in chronic disease management.
• Accredited training in anticoagulation management.
• Cervical cytology qualification.

Skills and Behaviours

• Interpersonal skills.
• Time Management.
• Smart, polite and confident.
• Organised.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Self-motivation.
• Flexible.
• Respect for confidentiality.

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.