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- Conducting cervical smears
- Administering adult and child immunisations
- Managing dressings including leg ulcers
- Additional duties as required
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Level 6 Diploma in Diabetes or Respiratory: Candidates must either already hold or be willing to train for this qualification.
- Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing Programme: Participation in this programme is required.
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Experience of working in primary care / GP practice
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Level 6 Diploma in Diabetes or Respiratory: Candidates must either already hold or be willing to train for this qualification.
- Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing Programme: Participation in this programme is required.
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Experience of working in primary care / GP practice
Job summary
We are thrilled to announce an excellent opportunity for a New to General Practice Nurse to join our team at West Moors Village Surgery under the Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). We are dedicated to providing the right candidate with the necessary training to develop a rewarding career within primary care.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities Include:
About us
West Moors Village Surgery is a small but friendly surgery in the heart of the village. We currently have 5500 patients, 6 GPs, HCA, PN full admin and reception staff.
We are apart of Crane Valley PCN and Castleman Federation.
Details
Date posted
31 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Equivalent to Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1860-25-0000
Job locations
West Moors Group Practice
164 Station Road
West Moors
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 0JB
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
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 senior 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.West Moors Village Surgery must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
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:
To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing program
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
Toprescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle
Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Job responsibilities
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 senior 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.West Moors Village Surgery must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
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:
To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing program
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
Toprescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle
Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
West Moors Village Surgery
Address
West Moors Group Practice
164 Station Road
West Moors
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 0JB
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
West Moors Village Surgery
Address
West Moors Group Practice
164 Station Road
West Moors
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 0JB
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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