Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly, well-organised, forward thinking practice. We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our Nursing team working across two sites to provide a high quality service to the practice patients as well as working effectively with other agencies.
This post is for 22.5 hours a week working on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, as per the service need of the practice. The successful applicant must have the ability to travel between both sites: Lofthouse Surgery and The Manse Surgery.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Practice Nurse with experience in Primary Care Nursing or currently working towards.
Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, it is essential that the successful candidate is able to carry out cervical cytology, baby immunisations, and wound care including dopplers and compression bandaging.
About us
Our surgery provides care to over 11,000 patients across 2 sites: Lofthouse Surgery and The Manse Surgery. We have 8 Doctors, 3 qualified Nurses and 3 Health Care Assistants who work at the practice, and we are looking to employ a Nurse to complete our team.
We are a member of the NHS Leeds Integrated Care Board and we are also a member of the Leeds 25/26 Primary Care Network.
At Lofthouse Surgery, our mission is to provide professional, accessible, high quality, comprehensive healthcare services that inspires confidence in our patients and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Practice Lead Nurse, GPS and Practice Manager.
- Wound Care
- Childhood Immunisations
- Cervical Cytology
- Travel Immunisations
- Dopplers
- New Patient Health Checks
- NHS Health Checks
- Information gathering for chronic disease
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- ECG Recording
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccine / Cold Chain Storage, monitoring and recording
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- Attending all training meetings at TARGET or at the practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior staff of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- Undertake home visits as required by the practice
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post by the Partners or the Practice Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Practice Lead Nurse, GPS and Practice Manager.
- Wound Care
- Childhood Immunisations
- Cervical Cytology
- Travel Immunisations
- Dopplers
- New Patient Health Checks
- NHS Health Checks
- Information gathering for chronic disease
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- ECG Recording
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccine / Cold Chain Storage, monitoring and recording
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- Attending all training meetings at TARGET or at the practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior staff of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- Undertake home visits as required by the practice
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post by the Partners or the Practice Manager
Person Specification
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- A real desire to provide quality service to patients.
- Confident and enthusiastic.
- Reliable and resourceful.
- Willing to work flexible hours as necessary.
- A keenness to develop the traditional role of a Nurse and take on new tasks and responsibilities.
- Calm under pressure.
- Conscientious and committed to the organisation.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Ability to work in a changing environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered NMC Nursing Degree or working towards
- Experience of working in General Practice , with good knowledge of Primary Care and the NHS
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Wound care / removal of sutures and staples
- Leg Dressings
- ECGs
- Immunisations (routine and childhood)
- Phlebotomy
- ECG
- Blood Pressure
- Diabetic Foot Checks
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
- Dopplers
- Travel Immunisations
- Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception etc)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a Nursing role (Primary Care essential).
- Experience of working in an integrated multi-skilled team.
- The ability to follow direction and standard operating procedures whilst also using own initiative.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to be compassionate at all times.
Desirable
- Experience of using a range of IT including knowledge of using SystmOne.
Person Specification
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- A real desire to provide quality service to patients.
- Confident and enthusiastic.
- Reliable and resourceful.
- Willing to work flexible hours as necessary.
- A keenness to develop the traditional role of a Nurse and take on new tasks and responsibilities.
- Calm under pressure.
- Conscientious and committed to the organisation.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Ability to work in a changing environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered NMC Nursing Degree or working towards
- Experience of working in General Practice , with good knowledge of Primary Care and the NHS
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Wound care / removal of sutures and staples
- Leg Dressings
- ECGs
- Immunisations (routine and childhood)
- Phlebotomy
- ECG
- Blood Pressure
- Diabetic Foot Checks
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
- Dopplers
- Travel Immunisations
- Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception etc)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a Nursing role (Primary Care essential).
- Experience of working in an integrated multi-skilled team.
- The ability to follow direction and standard operating procedures whilst also using own initiative.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to be compassionate at all times.
Desirable
- Experience of using a range of IT including knowledge of using SystmOne.
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.
