Woodland Avenue Practice

Practice Nurse

Job summary
Woodland Avenue Surgery is seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive clinical team for 22-24 hours per week across 3 days.

The successful candidate will have experience working within a GP practice setting and be confident in managing long-term conditions independently while delivering high-quality nursing care to our diverse patient population. You will work collaboratively with GPs, nursing team colleagues including healthcare assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse who enjoys working autonomously while being part of a supportive Practice Team.

Main duties of the job

• Independently manage patients with long-term conditions including: Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Hypertension, Cardiovascular disease
• Undertake annual reviews and develop personalised care plans
• Request and interpret relevant investigations within scope of practice
• Support patients with self-management and lifestyle modification
• Perform cervical cytology (smear tests) in accordance with national guidelines
• Ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up of results
• Childhood and adult immunisations
• Travel vaccinations (where trained)
• Wound care and dressings
• Removal of sutures and clips
• Ear irrigation (where appropriate)
• ECG recording
• Venepuncture
• Blood pressure monitoring
• NHS Health Checks
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice
• Infection prevention and control
• Stock management and vaccine cold chain management
• Contribution to annual Influenza Vaccination Programme
• Maintain accurate electronic clinical records using SystmOne
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Work within NMC Code and practice policies
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
• Participate in mandatory training and professional development
• Work closely with GPs, Nursing Team and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support colleagues to deliver excellent patient care
• Attendance and contribution at practice meetings and service development

About us
Woodland Avenue Surgery is a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice serving a diverse community in Luton. We have 5 GP Partners with a patient population of approx. 13,500.

Our Nursing Team consists of a Full time Practice Nurse Lead, X2 HCAs and PCN Nurse supports the Practice 1-2 days a week.

GP partners offer a variety of skill sets and external responsibilities. GP partners are supported by an experienced team of Managers and non-clinical staff.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality patient care within a supportive and friendly working environment. We value teamwork, professional development and innovation, and are committed to helping our staff develop their careers while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Chronic Disease Management

• Independently manage patients with long-term conditions including: Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Hypertension, Cardiovascular disease
• Undertake annual reviews and develop personalised care plans
• Request and interpret relevant investigations within scope of practice
• Support patients with self-management and lifestyle modification

Cervical Screening

• Perform cervical cytology (smear tests) in accordance with national guidelines
• Ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up of results

General Practice Nursing
Provide a full range of treatment room services including:

• Childhood and adult immunisations
• Travel vaccinations (where trained)
• Wound care and dressings
• Removal of sutures and clips
• Ear irrigation (where appropriate)
• ECG recording
• Venepuncture
• Blood pressure monitoring
• NHS Health Checks
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice
• Infection prevention and control
• Stock management and vaccine cold chain management
• Contribution to annual Influenza Vaccination Programme

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care
• Maintain accurate electronic clinical records using SystmOne
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Work within NMC Code and practice policies
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
• Participate in mandatory training and professional development

Team Working

• Work closely with GPs, Nursing Team and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support colleagues to deliver excellent patient care
• Attendance and contribution at practice meetings and service development
• Adhere to Practice Values and Behaviours on a day-to-day basis

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• General Practice Nurse experience
• Cervical Cytology Smear qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

• Previous experience working as a Practice Nurse in a GP surgery essential
• Experience managing long-term conditions independently
• Experience delivering cervical screening
• Experience providing routine treatment room nursing services
• Experience using electronic clinical systems preferably SystmOne

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
• Understanding of infection prevention and safeguarding

Personal Attributes

• Professional and compassionate
• Reliable and adaptable
• Team player
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement
• Patient-focused approach

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Experience in diabetes management
• Asthma and COPD diplomas
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
• Mentor or teaching experience
• Experience participating in Quality Improvement projects

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.