GP Surgery jobs in Blackwater

We are a large, dynamic and forward thinking GP practice over two sites with 27,500 patients looking for a Practice Nurse to join our team (Up to 22.5 hours per week).

Providing great patient care remains at the heart of everything we do at Hart Health Partnership. We believe in strong clinical and management leadership with a clear emphasis on teamwork and adaptability to ensure a happy working environment and good work-life balance.

We offer the following to the successful applicant:

• Innovative team structure including 8 Partners, 14 Salaried GPs, Paramedic Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner, MSK Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy technician, a strong nursing team of 9 clinical staff and 2 managers
• NHS Pension scheme and 6 weeks annual leave (and a further day of leave for your birthday each year)
• Range of staff wellbeing initiatives including lunchtime walks and daily coffee van visit

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our team to be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients. Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

Duties

a. To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

b. To support in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager

c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients’ health

h. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions

j. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients

k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance

l. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

m. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

n. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required

o. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

p. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

q. To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

r. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman/man clinics

t. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

u. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required

v. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

w. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

x. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

y. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

z. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

Working pattern to be negotiated but must work Mondays.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £18.00-£22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person