Job summary
Sunniside Surgery is looking for
a Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Nursing/HCA team. The
ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with Primary Care experience and up
to date skills in a range of primary care services.
The position is for three fixed days each week Monday to Wednesday , we would consider a job share for this post if suitable.
The role is rewarding and will
suit someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and a good collaborator.
Main duties of the job
Essential to the job would be
training in childhood immunisations and cervical cytology as well as experience
of long-term condition management/Year of Care
About us
Sunniside Surgery is a friendly practice with a list size of approximately 3700 patients. The surgery has four Doctors who work alongside a small supportive nursing team.
The surgery has a long-standing hardworking team with an excellent patient care reputation.
We have been rated as good by CQC and are consistently high QOF achievers.
Our clinical team consists of GPs, Nurses, and HCAs. We also have a highly active Primary Care Network and share access to Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Social Prescribing Link Workers, and Physiotherapists.
We are situated in the heart of Sunniside, we use the clinical system EMIS web
Job description
Job responsibilities
ECG
Blood taking
Wound care
Urine checking
Suture and clip removal
Cervical Cytology
Health Screening
General Health Advice
Routine vaccinations
Child vaccinations
Routine injections
Contraception
Chaperoning and assisting
patients who are being examined by other clinicians where appropriate.
Requesting pathology tests,
swabsagreed clinical
protocols with referral to other nurses and GPs as appropriate
Maintaining and cleaning
equipment used by nurses and GPs.
Participate in maintaining
Nurse's rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required.
Undertake housekeeping duties
including general tidiness and cleanliness of nurse's and treatments rooms,
maintaining a 'clear work surface' culture.
Ordering stock where appropriate
Ordering vaccinations where
appropriate
Maintaining accurate and
contemporaneous records at all times
Attend and participate in any
meetings when required.
Any other delegated duties
appropriate to the role
Infection Control
Job description
Job responsibilities
ECG
Blood taking
Wound care
Urine checking
Suture and clip removal
Cervical Cytology
Health Screening
General Health Advice
Routine vaccinations
Child vaccinations
Routine injections
Contraception
Chaperoning and assisting
patients who are being examined by other clinicians where appropriate.
Requesting pathology tests,
swabsagreed clinical
protocols with referral to other nurses and GPs as appropriate
Maintaining and cleaning
equipment used by nurses and GPs.
Participate in maintaining
Nurse's rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required.
Undertake housekeeping duties
including general tidiness and cleanliness of nurse's and treatments rooms,
maintaining a 'clear work surface' culture.
Ordering stock where appropriate
Ordering vaccinations where
appropriate
Maintaining accurate and
contemporaneous records at all times
Attend and participate in any
meetings when required.
Any other delegated duties
appropriate to the role
Infection Control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN experience of working in Primary Care
- Relevant nursing/ health degree or diploma
- Evidence of regular relevant CPD
- Minimum 2-year post registration experience
- Cytology and Women's Health
- Childhood vaccinations
Desirable
- Management and education of patients with chronic diseases/long term conditions
- Sexual Health clinic experience
- Awareness of the Year of Care approach to LTC management
Experience
Essential
- Primary Care with a minimum of two years work history in the field
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN experience of working in Primary Care
- Relevant nursing/ health degree or diploma
- Evidence of regular relevant CPD
- Minimum 2-year post registration experience
- Cytology and Women's Health
- Childhood vaccinations
Desirable
- Management and education of patients with chronic diseases/long term conditions
- Sexual Health clinic experience
- Awareness of the Year of Care approach to LTC management
Experience
Essential
- Primary Care with a minimum of two years work history in the field
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sunniside Surgery
Address
7-8 Dewhurst Terrace
Sunniside
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE16 5LP