NHS

Practice Nurse


PayCompetitive
LocationTadworth/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: A2854-25-0000?language=en&page=371&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are seeking a highly motivated Practice Nurse who shares our commitment to delivering high quality services to our patients. We are a forward thinking training practice with GP registrars, placements for medical students from St Georges plus nursing students via our PCN (Primary Care Network). We are CQC rated 'Good' with a high QOF achievement. We are part of a successful Federation supporting extended access provision and other services and work collaboratively with four other practices as part of the Banstead PCN. Our nursing team is lead by a supportive Practice Nurse Mentor who is motivated to provide a high standard of care in the most effective and efficient way with great emphasis on up to date guidelines and standards. Ideally, we require a fully trained Practice Nurse, however, full training will be provided for the right candidate. This is a part-time vacancy working 15 hours per week. This is an ARRS funded role and as per the National Specification, any applicants cannot be currently substantively employed by a Banstead PCN practice.

      Main duties of the job

      We require our practice nurses to provide core duties such as immunisations, smears and dressings. Other desirable skills would include warfarin, asthma, COPD and diabetes. Previous experience of EMIS would be an advantage. If however, you are new to Practice Nursing, full training will be provided for the right candidate with the full support of our Practice Nurse Mentor. An informal visit to the practice to meet the team can be arranged. Regular educational and hot topic events are arranged by the PCN and local ICB.

      About us

      The practice is based in pleasant surroundings in a semi-rural location, looking after approximately 12,000 patients in a modern purpose built surgery with well served staff facilities with comfortable 'break' sitting room and small garden. We pride ourselves on our very happy, cheerful working environment with a supportive and enthusiastic clinical and non-clinical team, with many long standing member of staff, some of which have left and come back! We have regular practice and team meetings to keep all staff up to date which sometimes includes visitors keeping us informed of local services in the area. There is easy local parking and a train station just a 15 minute walk away with the added bonus of beautiful Surrey countryside nearby. We have regular social activities including an annual team building afternoon and a Christmas party.

      Details

      Date posted

      19 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      A2854-25-0000

      Job locations

      Heathcote Medical Centre

      Heathcote

      Tadworth

      Surrey

      KT20 5TH


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To ensure the provision of comprehensive and supportive nursing care to patients and to work as an effective member of the multi-disciplined team To manage the full range of treatment, screening, immunisations etc. within the practice nurse clinics including any identified for the management of agreed and specific chronic diseases.

      General Nursing Duties & Responsibilities

      To provide nursing services to patients, including treatment, screening, advice and minor therapeutic procedures.

      To undertake diagnostic tests including blood glucose monitoring, PEFR and urine analysis and ECG recording.

      To advise on and supervise patients use of devices including PEFR meters, urinary diagnostic stix, blood glucose monitoring.

      To provide child immunisations on completion of training.

      To take and despatch safely laboratory specimens including blood, urine, swabs and smears.

      To provide treatment for cuts and bruises, dressings of wounds and leg ulcers acute and chronic, compression bandaging, Doppler measurements and removal of sutures.

      To provide immunisations for all ages and diseases and to know the contra-indications and side effects of vaccinations. Administration of nebulisers.

      To provide immunisations and health advice to patients travelling abroad. (on completion of travel course).

      To keep up to date with resuscitation techniques on an annual basis and other mandatory training requirements.

      To provide well woman health checks and cervical cytology

      To assist GPs with minor surgery procedures.

      To act as chaperone to GPs for examination of patients.

      Health Promotion

      To give lifestyle advice to patients including advice on smoking, alcohol consumption, diet and exercise.

      To provide new registration health checks for new patients registering with the practice.

      To provide health advice to patients concerning risks of heart disease and cancer, including those with a personal and/or family history.

      To provide other general and specific advice in line with national and local health priorities.

      To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply with health and safety regulations.

      Chronic Disease Management

      To assist the senior practice nurse in running chronic disease management clinics

      To contribute to implementation of national service frameworks for coronary heart disease, diabetes, asthma, COPD, stroke, family planning, chronic kidney disease, obesity, smoking cessation.

      Electronic Patient Records

      Maintain accurate computerised and manual records of all patient consultations.

      Use of templates, where available, for all consultations to ensure data completeness, continuity and accuracy.

      Support the practice strategy on data collection and entry and performance against the new GMS Quality & Outcomes Framework.

      Equipment and Supplies

      To help maintain the nursing and treatment rooms in good order, ensuring equipment is sterilised and that all sterile procedures are followed.

      Maintain records of stock held and ordering of dressings, drugs, instruments, request forms, specimen bottles, reagents and any other utensils.

      To assist in the monthly stock take of vaccines.

      Other

      To maintain patient confidentiality at all times

      To act in accordance with the NMC code of conduct and comply with PREP and to comply with the requirements of the data protection act.

      To be responsible for personal and professional development including continuing education, consultation skills and clinical standards and to formulate and agree a personal development plan each year.

      To play a full role in helping the practice in the Practice Development Plan.

      To help develop team spirit within both the practice and the Primary Health Care Team. Attend where possible Primary Health Care team meetings.

      Equality and Diversity

      The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

      Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

      Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

      Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

      This job description is subject to review and change periodically in consultation with the post holder and may develop to meet changing needs in the service.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To ensure the provision of comprehensive and supportive nursing care to patients and to work as an effective member of the multi-disciplined team To manage the full range of treatment, screening, immunisations etc. within the practice nurse clinics including any identified for the management of agreed and specific chronic diseases.

      General Nursing Duties & Responsibilities

      To provide nursing services to patients, including treatment, screening, advice and minor therapeutic procedures.

      To undertake diagnostic tests including blood glucose monitoring, PEFR and urine analysis and ECG recording.

      To advise on and supervise patients use of devices including PEFR meters, urinary diagnostic stix, blood glucose monitoring.

      To provide child immunisations on completion of training.

      To take and despatch safely laboratory specimens including blood, urine, swabs and smears.

      To provide treatment for cuts and bruises, dressings of wounds and leg ulcers acute and chronic, compression bandaging, Doppler measurements and removal of sutures.

      To provide immunisations for all ages and diseases and to know the contra-indications and side effects of vaccinations. Administration of nebulisers.

      To provide immunisations and health advice to patients travelling abroad. (on completion of travel course).

      To keep up to date with resuscitation techniques on an annual basis and other mandatory training requirements.

      To provide well woman health checks and cervical cytology

      To assist GPs with minor surgery procedures.

      To act as chaperone to GPs for examination of patients.

      Health Promotion

      To give lifestyle advice to patients including advice on smoking, alcohol consumption, diet and exercise.

      To provide new registration health checks for new patients registering with the practice.

      To provide health advice to patients concerning risks of heart disease and cancer, including those with a personal and/or family history.

      To provide other general and specific advice in line with national and local health priorities.

      To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply with health and safety regulations.

      Chronic Disease Management

      To assist the senior practice nurse in running chronic disease management clinics

      To contribute to implementation of national service frameworks for coronary heart disease, diabetes, asthma, COPD, stroke, family planning, chronic kidney disease, obesity, smoking cessation.

      Electronic Patient Records

      Maintain accurate computerised and manual records of all patient consultations.

      Use of templates, where available, for all consultations to ensure data completeness, continuity and accuracy.

      Support the practice strategy on data collection and entry and performance against the new GMS Quality & Outcomes Framework.

      Equipment and Supplies

      To help maintain the nursing and treatment rooms in good order, ensuring equipment is sterilised and that all sterile procedures are followed.

      Maintain records of stock held and ordering of dressings, drugs, instruments, request forms, specimen bottles, reagents and any other utensils.

      To assist in the monthly stock take of vaccines.

      Other

      To maintain patient confidentiality at all times

      To act in accordance with the NMC code of conduct and comply with PREP and to comply with the requirements of the data protection act.

      To be responsible for personal and professional development including continuing education, consultation skills and clinical standards and to formulate and agree a personal development plan each year.

      To play a full role in helping the practice in the Practice Development Plan.

      To help develop team spirit within both the practice and the Primary Health Care Team. Attend where possible Primary Health Care team meetings.

      Equality and Diversity

      The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

      Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

      Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

      Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

      This job description is subject to review and change periodically in consultation with the post holder and may develop to meet changing needs in the service.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered General Nurse(diploma or degree level)
      • Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post
      • Commitment to professional development
      • Experience and competentin General Treatment Room Duties
      • Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Practice
      • Experience of dealing with the public and patients
      • Computer literate
      • Good communication skills
      • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
      • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload
      • priorities
      • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
      • Able to work under pressure
      • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
      • Willingness and enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
      • Able to work in a changing environment
      • Able to work at the desired
      • times.
      • Flexible and able to cover for colleague absence through sickness, annual
      • leave or study leave
      • Experience of primary care

      Desirable

      • Qualifications and Experience in:
      • Cervical Screening
      • Childhood Immunisations
      • Asthma
      • Diabetes
      • Health Promotion
      • Heart Disease
      • Travel Advice
      • Practice Nurse Qualification-Experience
      • Experience in Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma,
      • CKD, Stroke, Hypertension)
      • Current (within the last 12 months) emergency resuscitation training
      • certificate.
      • Experience of EMIS WebClinical System
      • Experience of Docman 1
      • An understanding of QOF and Read Codes
      • Leadership skill
      • Car Driver
      • Clean licence
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered General Nurse(diploma or degree level)
      • Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post
      • Commitment to professional development
      • Experience and competentin General Treatment Room Duties
      • Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Practice
      • Experience of dealing with the public and patients
      • Computer literate
      • Good communication skills
      • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
      • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload
      • priorities
      • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
      • Able to work under pressure
      • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
      • Willingness and enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
      • Able to work in a changing environment
      • Able to work at the desired
      • times.
      • Flexible and able to cover for colleague absence through sickness, annual
      • leave or study leave
      • Experience of primary care

      Desirable

      • Qualifications and Experience in:
      • Cervical Screening
      • Childhood Immunisations
      • Asthma
      • Diabetes
      • Health Promotion
      • Heart Disease
      • Travel Advice
      • Practice Nurse Qualification-Experience
      • Experience in Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma,
      • CKD, Stroke, Hypertension)
      • Current (within the last 12 months) emergency resuscitation training
      • certificate.
      • Experience of EMIS WebClinical System
      • Experience of Docman 1
      • An understanding of QOF and Read Codes
      • Leadership skill
      • Car Driver
      • Clean licence

      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

      Heathcote Medical Centre

      Address

      Heathcote Medical Centre

      Heathcote

      Tadworth

      Surrey

      KT20 5TH


      Employer's website

      https://www.heathcotemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Heathcote Medical Centre

      Address

      Heathcote Medical Centre

      Heathcote

      Tadworth

      Surrey

      KT20 5TH


      Employer's website

      https://www.heathcotemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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