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Practice Nurse

Mendip Vale Medical Group

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Job summary

Mendip Vale Medical Group (MVMG) are looking for a further Practice Nurse to join our existing team as we continue to expand in our friendly and innovative practices in Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucester.

You will be working with a friendly and knowledgeable team, undertaking a variety of nursing assessments and providing appropriate care and treatment in conjuction with GP's and other clinical staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder should be passionate about providing a high standard of patient care; focusing on improving patients health outcomes in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients within their care, whilst working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary Surgery team to meet the needs of patients.

About us

As a high-achieving and well-organised practice, we embrace a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach to care provision.

Changes made from merging and working more effectively have enabled us to make investment into our buildings, making our estate one of the newest and brightest in the South West.

Date posted

13 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,411 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0219-24-0003

Job locations

Sea Mills Surgery

2 Riverleaze

Bristol

BS9 2HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder should be passionate about delivering a high standard of patient care as a Nurse in general practice, assisting in and perform routine tasks related to patient care, such as advising patients on general healthcare and minor ailments with referral toGPs as necessary.

There is a requirement to demonstrate and provide specific evidence based practical skills and knowledge in the following areas, (or have a willingness to train towards being able to competently carry out the following):

Cytology and sexual health screening

Travel Health

Wound care, including support for the Leg Club initiative

Removal of sutures

ECGs

Review and Management of Chronic Diseases such as Asthma, Diabetes, COPD

Spirometry

Hypertension management

Contraception

Routine immunisations / child immunisations

Educating and working with patients in order to support compliance with, and adherence to prescribed treatments is an essential part of the role, as well as supporting patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder should be passionate about delivering a high standard of patient care as a Nurse in general practice, assisting in and perform routine tasks related to patient care, such as advising patients on general healthcare and minor ailments with referral toGPs as necessary.

There is a requirement to demonstrate and provide specific evidence based practical skills and knowledge in the following areas, (or have a willingness to train towards being able to competently carry out the following):

Cytology and sexual health screening

Travel Health

Wound care, including support for the Leg Club initiative

Removal of sutures

ECGs

Review and Management of Chronic Diseases such as Asthma, Diabetes, COPD

Spirometry

Hypertension management

Contraception

Routine immunisations / child immunisations

Educating and working with patients in order to support compliance with, and adherence to prescribed treatments is an essential part of the role, as well as supporting patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of treatment room services such as wound care, immunisations, travel health, cytology and sexual health screening or a willingness learn.
  • Experience in management of all long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD or a willingness to learn.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Genaral Nurse with a valid NMC regsitration

Desirable

  • Non Medical Prescriber
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of treatment room services such as wound care, immunisations, travel health, cytology and sexual health screening or a willingness learn.
  • Experience in management of all long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD or a willingness to learn.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Genaral Nurse with a valid NMC regsitration

Desirable

  • Non Medical Prescriber

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

Mendip Vale Medical Group

Address

Sea Mills Surgery

2 Riverleaze

Bristol

BS9 2HL


Employer's website

https://www.mendipvale.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mendip Vale Medical Group

Address

Sea Mills Surgery

2 Riverleaze

Bristol

BS9 2HL


Employer's website

https://www.mendipvale.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Operations

Katie Drew

katiedrew@nhs.net

+441934854728

Date posted

13 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,411 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0219-24-0003

Job locations

Sea Mills Surgery

2 Riverleaze

Bristol

BS9 2HL


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