Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our fantastic nursing team on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract. This may be extended depending on need. Newly qualified nurses will also be considered.

Our team includes 5 partners, 4 salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, Phlebotomists and Health Care Assistants working alongside administrative, reception teams, as well as network staff.

Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse is a part of the nursing team responsible for providing and maintaining a high standard of nursing care to our patient population. All duties will be carried out in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the various practice protocols.

We will consider full time or part time applicants for this role. Hours will be a minimum of 18 hours per week, up to 37.5 hours per week within the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm, across Monday to Friday.

About us
James Fisher Medical Centre is a well-established and successful General Practice located in a residential area of Bournemouth and is a part of the Central Bournemouth PCN.

We provide primary care services to 12,500 patients and employ over 50 hard working colleagues, both clinical and administrative.

Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse:

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
• Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending cervical cytology smear tests and promote breast self-awareness
• Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines using additional skills of dopplers, compression, measuring legs for compression hosiery, removal of sutures and staples
• Undertake urinalysis and preparation of specimens for path lab investigations
• Provide a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise and to sign post appropriately
• Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients
• Take ECGs
• Have knowledge of the types of contraception available and to carry out Contraceptive Pill checks
• Perform venipuncture according to local guidelines
• Maintain annual health reviews including hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetic foot checks
• Ear examination and awareness of sign posting to other services
• Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions
• Administer injections under patient specific directions for example B12, Prostap, depo, prolia, nebido and Sayana press
• Assist GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings.

Other tasks will include:

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge related to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
• Provide appropriate standards for student nurses supervision and assessment
• Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines
• Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
• Chaperone and assist patients who are being examined by another clinician
• Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Good IT skills ability to utilize appropriate electronic systems to accurately record data/ system one
• Recognize the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults and demonstrate awareness of local safeguarding referral procedures
• Able to document accurate and precise consultations according to NMC guidelines
• To advise senior nurse of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required
• Participate in audits where appropriate
• Ensure effective relationships and communications with the Primary Healthcare Team and other agencies
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills
• Experience with audits
• Experience with clinical risk management

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
• Experience of chronic disease management

Other Requirements
Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a practice nurse

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
• Nurse prescriber

Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential

• Chaperone procedure
• Understand the importance of evidence based practice
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• Travel medicine
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• COPD
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and co-operative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Always maintains confidentiality
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.