Practice Nurse – Wells City Practice
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Join our dedicated team at Wells City Practice, where we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. We are a forward-thinking practice that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional development. We have a daily huddle and regular team meetings.
Wells is a beautiful cathedral city with lots to offer, including the Mendip countryside, and within easy reach of Bath, Bristol, and the south coast.
You will be joining: -
A GMS practice with 8,500 patients, using EMIS, working in a modern, leased building.
A friendly, welcoming, and supportive Practice team who are all passionate about Primary Care.
A current team of 5 partners, 2 salaried GPs, a paramedic practitioner, nurses, and HCAs, all supported by an accredited Practice Manager and a full admin team.
Other team members include and Health Coach, physiotherapists and Clinical Pharmacist.
We are a teaching Practice which includes GP Registrars, Medical Students and Apprentice HCAs.
A team involved in training and research projects and committed to our local PCN.
A practice with ‘Good’ CQC rating, high patient satisfaction scores, and high QOF achievement.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse with a minimum of one year experience working in Primary Care, and a qualification in diabetes or a keen interest in developing expertise in this area. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and supporting patients with diabetes, contributing to their overall health and well-being. They will work as a key part of the clinical team and must be able to organise and manage their own workload.
Professional responsibilities of the role:
This role is responsible for working towards our annual campaigns and ensuring we are meeting the required Quality Outcome Framework (QOF) targets for chronic diseases. In addition, you will be expected to take part in the extended hours rota for the Practice.
In Accordance with the NMC code of conduct the post holder will assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care to promote health and wellbeing, and prevent adverse effects. They will be responsible for undertaking relevant training and ensuring their own competence, with the support of the Practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Treatment room duties to include venepuncture, wound care, administration of injections and immunisations, carrying out ECGs, removal of sutures and staples, advice on ear care and carrying out ear irrigation where appropriate, urine sampling.
Support and supervise trainees with treatment room duties in accordance with their competencies.
Carry out cervical screening where postholder holds a current smear takers code.
Provide reviews for patients with long term conditions based on QOF. This may include diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, learning disability and mental health reviews.
Provide high-quality nursing care and support to patients with diabetes.
Conduct diabetes clinics, including assessments, education, and management plans with the support of the Diabetes Nurse Lead and GP Lead.
Collaborate with GPs and other Healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care.
Participate in health promotion activities and patient education. Integrate health promotion and patient education within annual reviews.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using EMIS.
Requirements:
Essential:
Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
A minimum of 1 year experience in Primary Care
Qualification in diabetes or a strong interest in gaining expertise in this area.
Knowledge of the needs of patients with long term conditions
Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in nurse led services
Awareness of clinical governance issues in Primary Care
Ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
IT skills
Effective organisational and time management skills
What We Offer:
Competitive salary based on experience.
NHS Pension
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive and friendly working environment.
Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
How to Apply:
We would welcome informal visits to the practice, to meet the team. Please contact our Practice Manager, Nicky Billington to arrange – nickybillington@nhs.net or 01749 601332 direct number.
If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter to nickybillington@nhs.net by 30th November 2024.
Join us at Wells City Practice and be part of a team that truly cares about its patients and staff.
