Job Description

Practice Nurse- Maple SurgeryAre you a passionate Practice Nurse? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse in Maple Surgery, Bar Hill.Main duties of the jobWe are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Primary Care Nurse with a strong understanding of quality assurance.The postholder will actively engage in practice / patient engagement and will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our patients.Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management, and preventative nursing interventions to all patients.Assist the practice and its staff with compliance of infection prevention and control policies and proceduresAssure clinical safety and drive excellent patient outcomesSupport the practice manager and clinical lead in service deliveryWork collaboratively with the whole practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.About usWe are Cambs GP Network - a Federation of Practices across Cambridge and surrounding villages, with a social enterprise ethos - wholly owned by our local member practices. We hold the contract to deliver services at Maple Surgery in Bar Hill.Maple Surgery has 4,000 patients - cared for by a supportive, stable team. The clinical team includes 2 GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and an HCA as well as a Social Prescriber, Community Matron and a Pharmacy Technician as part of Cambridge North Villages PCN. We have an excellent admin team including a clinical coder and secretary. The practice is located immediately off the westbound A14 just outside Cambridge.This is a traditional small practice based in a village, that has the support of a Federation network.Monthly clinical closure afternoon for training and team buildingSystmOne practice with full Ardens templatesNHS PensionDate posted29 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberU0073-25-0008Job locationsMaple SurgeryHanover CloseBar HillCambridgeCB238EHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCambs GP Network has an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our committed, hard-working and multi-disciplinary team of clinicians at Maple Surgery. The post holder is responsible for ensuring delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the whole practice population and accountable for nursing service delivery. The post holder will be an enthusiastic Primary Care nurse with a strong understanding of quality assurance.This role will additionally allow the post holder to work collaboratively with the whole general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.Job Responsibilities:Support patients in making lifestyle modifications to improve their health outcomes and prevent disease progression.To identify, manage and support Patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients healthConduct regular reviews and assessments of patients with long-term conditions, adjusting treatment plans and providing education to optimise self-management.Coordinate care for patients with complex health needs, liaising with other healthcare professionals and community services, as necessary.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that address the holistic needs of patients.Administer vaccinations and immunisations, including travel (depending on individual competency), according to national guidelines and practice protocols.Support and manage health needs of women presenting with contraception and cervical screening.Complex wound managementVenepuncture and request Pathology services as requiredSupport the team in dealing with acute clinical requests and clinical emergenciesTo act as chaperone for patients as neededTo support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policiesThe role of the Practice Nurse is an evolving one and it is anticipated that the post holder will be responsible and reasonably flexible in the interpretation of the above job description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesCambs GP Network has an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our committed, hard-working and multi-disciplinary team of clinicians at Maple Surgery. The post holder is responsible for ensuring delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the whole practice population and accountable for nursing service delivery. The post holder will be an enthusiastic Primary Care nurse with a strong understanding of quality assurance.This role will additionally allow the post holder to work collaboratively with the whole general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.Job Responsibilities:Support patients in making lifestyle modifications to improve their health outcomes and prevent disease progression.To identify, manage and support Patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients healthConduct regular reviews and assessments of patients with long-term conditions, adjusting treatment plans and providing education to optimise self-management.Coordinate care for patients with complex health needs, liaising with other healthcare professionals and community services, as necessary.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that address the holistic needs of patients.Administer vaccinations and immunisations, including travel (depending on individual competency), according to national guidelines and practice protocols.Support and manage health needs of women presenting with contraception and cervical screening.Complex wound managementVenepuncture and request Pathology services as requiredSupport the team in dealing with acute clinical requests and clinical emergenciesTo act as chaperone for patients as neededTo support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policiesThe role of the Practice Nurse is an evolving one and it is anticipated that the post holder will be responsible and reasonably flexible in the interpretation of the above job description.Person SpecificationSkillsEssential

• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong IT Skills
• System One User
• Effective Time Management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Problem Solving & Analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Experience with audit

ExperienceEssential

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

Desirable

• Experience of chronic disease management

Clinical Knowledge & SkillsEssential

• Wound Care
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• Immunisations (routine, childhood & travel)
• Women's Health (cytology, contraception)
• Understand the requirements for PGDs and associated policy

Desirable

• Travel Medicine
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• CHD
• Respiratory (Asthma & COPD)

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Polite and Confident
• Motivated and forward thinker
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development

QualificationsEssential

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Person SpecificationSkillsEssential

• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong IT Skills
• System One User
• Effective Time Management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Problem Solving & Analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Experience with audit

ExperienceEssential

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

Desirable

• Experience of chronic disease management

Clinical Knowledge & SkillsEssential

• Wound Care
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• Immunisations (routine, childhood & travel)
• Women's Health (cytology, contraception)
• Understand the requirements for PGDs and associated policy

Desirable

• Travel Medicine
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• CHD
• Respiratory (Asthma & COPD)

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Polite and Confident
• Motivated and forward thinker
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development

QualificationsEssential

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

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