Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

Dr Laliwala and partners are looking to welcome a Practice Nurse to join the team on a permanent basis.We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly GP practice team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care and supporting the effective management of patients' health needs within a busy primary care setting.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Immunisations and vaccinations: Administering routine childhood and adult immunisations in accordance with current NHS guidelines.
• Cervical screening: Undertaking cervical screening procedures as part of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
• Chronic disease management: Providing ongoing monitoring, reviews and management of patients with long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
• Wound care: Assessing and managing wounds, performing dressings, removing sutures and providing appropriate follow-up care.
• Health promotion: Providing preventative healthcare advice, patient education and lifestyle support.
• Clinical documentation: Maintaining accurate patient records and working in accordance with practice policies, clinical guidelines and infection prevention procedures.
• QOF
• To Support Infection Control Lead

Job description

a. Assess the needs of patients and deliver appropriate treatment, screening and advice

b. To manage care for individuals within specific groups

c. To identify, manage and support patients with or at risk of developing long-term conditions and implement individual treatment plans

d. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

e. Participate in activities relating to QOF

f. To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance

g. Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with others

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

i. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation and ensure read codes are used effectively

j. Prepare for CQC inspections

k. Undertake community visits when necessary

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

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

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

o. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions and oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

p. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

q. To review patient medications to enhance compliance

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

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

t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

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 liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

z. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

aa. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

bb. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

cc. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Administrative duties when required

About us

Dr Laliwala and Partners is an established group of GP practices based in Peterborough, providing high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population across multiple sites.

Our practices serve communities with a wide range of healthcare needs, and we are committed to delivering accessible, compassionate and patient-centred care.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment, where every member of the team plays an important role in delivering excellent patient care.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary reflective of qualifications, skills and experience.
• Supportive working environment within a friendly and dedicated multidisciplinary team.
• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking for staff.
• Professional development opportunities, including ongoing training, skills development and career progression.