Job summary
We
are looking for a friendly, professional Practice Nurse to join our happy and
pro-active team at Penryn Surgery.
We
take pride in the high-quality patient care we provide via a wide range of
clinics and specialities; while also ensuring we provide an open, honest and
supportive environment for all members of the team.
Main duties of the job
Main
duties will include working as part of the wider team, but also with autonomy
within clinics such as Treatment Room, INR's, Doppler's, Diabetes, Respiratory,
Well Woman, Immunisations and Travel, dependent on training and competencies.
After
an appropriate period of induction, you would be expected to provide clinics at
Penryn Surgery as well as at our 2 branch surgeries in Mawnan and Stithians.
About us
We
are a large, happy Nursing and HCA team at Penryn, and are always friendly and
approachable to all staff and patients.
We
are hardworking, pro-active and professional, with patient care and staff
wellbeing at our centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Practice Nurses at Penryn Surgery are responsible for the delivery of primary care to the practice population under the direction of and with the support of the Lead Nurse.
Nurses will be required to work at Penryn surgery and at branch surgeries dependent upon patient demand and staffing requirements.
The key areas of responsibility and expectations of the role are detailed below.
DELIVERY OF SERVICE.
- Prioritise and manage own workload in order to work as an independent practitioner delivering high quality patient care within the boundaries of the role.
- Ensure that the management of time and workload contributes to the efficiency of the practice.
- Liaise with other surgeries and agencies including secondary care.
- Participate in audit where appropriate.
- Take responsibility for own development and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Practice Nurses at Penryn Surgery are responsible for the delivery of primary care to the practice population under the direction of and with the support of the Lead Nurse.
Nurses will be required to work at Penryn surgery and at branch surgeries dependent upon patient demand and staffing requirements.
The key areas of responsibility and expectations of the role are detailed below.
DELIVERY OF SERVICE.
- Prioritise and manage own workload in order to work as an independent practitioner delivering high quality patient care within the boundaries of the role.
- Ensure that the management of time and workload contributes to the efficiency of the practice.
- Liaise with other surgeries and agencies including secondary care.
- Participate in audit where appropriate.
- Take responsibility for own development and learning.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Providing high quality care with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience in wound care, compression bandaging and INR management. Very desirable criteria would be to have experience in Cervical screening, Respiratory management and Travel assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with experience in General Practice Nursing
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Providing high quality care with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience in wound care, compression bandaging and INR management. Very desirable criteria would be to have experience in Cervical screening, Respiratory management and Travel assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with experience in General Practice Nursing
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).