Job summary
Are you seeking a role as a Practice Nurse in a GP practice
that offers flexibility and an amazing place to work? Then look no further as
The Old School Surgery are looking for you!
Can you work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary
team to deliver high quality practice nurse services to patients in line with
excellent clinical practice and maximising nursing clinical skills? We are
looking for a Nurse with previous experience working as a practice/treatment
room Nurse to join our friendly and skilled team.
You will be joining a nursing team of 23! A fantastic team
of Nurses, comprising of Mental Health Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Care of the
Elderly Nurses, Treatment and Practice room nurses, HCA's, Clinical
Pharmacists, Care coordinators, Paramedics and Physio's. Amazing well-trained
team of enthusiastic, happy Receptionists & Admin staff.
Main duties of the job
Chronic Disease Management/Long Term Conditions within the
clinic setting
Health Promotion
To collaborate with and enable clients and other members of
the primary health care.
Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness
Wound Care / Dressings
Taking bloods
LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative work
Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations
Travel health advice and vaccinations
Menopause and HRT consultations
Smoking Cessation
Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles, COVID and Pertussis in
Pregnancy vaccinations
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
An interest in respiratory, particularly asthma, is
desirable there will be opportunities to develop in this speciality.
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
About us
We offer our team: Lunch & learn opportunities.
Access to our in-house Wellbeing team and Mental Health First Aiders, WhatsApp groups to keep you in the 'know' and socialise, a newly refurbished break room with free fresh ground coffee from a state of the art ''posh'' coffee machine, fresh fruit and snacks. Herbal teas, squash, chilled spring water etc - all provided free of charge.
Access to the generous NHS pension
Tax Free Cycle to Work scheme.
Secure bike parking and hot showers
Some of the wellbeing activities we participate in are: Mental Health Awareness Week, Nature Competitions, which team could grow the tallest sunflower. Regular free lunchtime Yoga and Wellbeing sessions.
We are a Park Run surgery.
Amazing private outdoor sun terrace with sofas, umbrellas and social spaces.
Healthy Work life balance with social 'do's' in and out of the Practice.
We are a large team and can therefore accommodate most working patterns.
We love working here and we are sure you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake all duties in line with the training and
instruction provided by the Management Team and General Practitioners
Assistance at clinics, setting up and supporting other
clinicians and ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to
dress and undress.
Conduct pre-clinic checks.
Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record
blood pressure and blood sugar levels
The testing and result recording of clinical specimens
Preparation of clinical specimens for collection
Provide assistance in minor operations and coil fittings
ensuring patient care by chaperoning.
Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology
samples.
Undertake ECGs and Audiograms
New patient health checks for newly registered patients
NHS Health Checks
Giving injections to the practice population according to
protocols Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and
consulting rooms.
Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms,
fridges and cupboards.
Ordering medical supplies and checking/recording and storage
of supplies on receipt
Inputting of information onto EMIS
Ensure the safe storage, recording, rotation and disposal of
vaccines.
Fridge temperature logging and reporting cold chain issues
as necessary.
Prioritise problems presenting in the treatment room, assess
and plan appropriate course of action for the emergency patient situation.
Ability / confidence to work alone in the treatment room,
seeking advice from colleagues / GPs when necessary.
Some pharmacological knowledge required, especially relating
to wound care / infection.
Knowledge of treatment room Patient Group Directives and
associated policies.
Knowledge and understanding of patients with long-term
conditions and acute illness presenting in the treatment room.
Assist with an emergency patient situation, keeping updated
with resuscitation skills.
Cervical cytology - attend relevant recognised course for
cervical cytology and possess PIN for LBC.
Undertake vaginal swabs and discuss this with patients,
offer sexual health advice and give relevant contact numbers / information as
required.
Wound care - be confident in wound assessment, be able to
identify signs of infection and use suitable dressings after initial
assessment. Have a broad knowledge of wound types and methods of management,
i.e., burns, lacerations, sebaceous cysts/drainage and insertion of wick
dressings, postoperative wound care, and suture and clip removal, minor skin
injuries; i.e. grazes and bruises. Refer patients to medical colleagues for a
review when necessary.
Leg ulcer dressings and management - knowledge of ulcer
dressings, ability to assist with these dressings in the absence of a
specialist nurse.
Minor Surgery / Coil / Implanon contraceptive implant
fitting - prepare necessary equipment, support the patient and assist the GP
during the procedure. Ensure asepsis during procedure.
Supporting new members of staff / nursing and medical
students. Taking skin scrapings & nail clippings and complete relevant
paperwork for fungal skin/nail investigations.
Pregnancy testing.
Helicobacter testing as per test kit/instructions as issued.
Administration of medicines via the injectable route,
whether routine or emergency based.
Administer and support patients undertaking oxygen therapy
or nebuliser treatments.
Assess the patient presenting with a minor injury and
implement the most appropriate course of action, refer to a GP / refer to
A&E if necessary.
Ensure correct data entry in patients notes for any minor
injury within the past 48hrs, adhering to the minor injury guidelines.
Chronic disease management if qualified and approved by
Practice then responsible for running clinics autonomously with the ability to
instigate basic diagnostic tests, developing and maintaining the practice
register and working actively with the lead GP in achievement of targets etc.
Caseload management, aiming to identify those people with a significant risk
but who have not developed symptoms and offer advice and treatment. Source and
supply up to date education material. Educate and encourage patients in
self-management of their condition.
Any other duties as directed by the Managers or GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake all duties in line with the training and
instruction provided by the Management Team and General Practitioners
Assistance at clinics, setting up and supporting other
clinicians and ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to
dress and undress.
Conduct pre-clinic checks.
Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record
blood pressure and blood sugar levels
The testing and result recording of clinical specimens
Preparation of clinical specimens for collection
Provide assistance in minor operations and coil fittings
ensuring patient care by chaperoning.
Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology
samples.
Undertake ECGs and Audiograms
New patient health checks for newly registered patients
NHS Health Checks
Giving injections to the practice population according to
protocols Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and
consulting rooms.
Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms,
fridges and cupboards.
Ordering medical supplies and checking/recording and storage
of supplies on receipt
Inputting of information onto EMIS
Ensure the safe storage, recording, rotation and disposal of
vaccines.
Fridge temperature logging and reporting cold chain issues
as necessary.
Prioritise problems presenting in the treatment room, assess
and plan appropriate course of action for the emergency patient situation.
Ability / confidence to work alone in the treatment room,
seeking advice from colleagues / GPs when necessary.
Some pharmacological knowledge required, especially relating
to wound care / infection.
Knowledge of treatment room Patient Group Directives and
associated policies.
Knowledge and understanding of patients with long-term
conditions and acute illness presenting in the treatment room.
Assist with an emergency patient situation, keeping updated
with resuscitation skills.
Cervical cytology - attend relevant recognised course for
cervical cytology and possess PIN for LBC.
Undertake vaginal swabs and discuss this with patients,
offer sexual health advice and give relevant contact numbers / information as
required.
Wound care - be confident in wound assessment, be able to
identify signs of infection and use suitable dressings after initial
assessment. Have a broad knowledge of wound types and methods of management,
i.e., burns, lacerations, sebaceous cysts/drainage and insertion of wick
dressings, postoperative wound care, and suture and clip removal, minor skin
injuries; i.e. grazes and bruises. Refer patients to medical colleagues for a
review when necessary.
Leg ulcer dressings and management - knowledge of ulcer
dressings, ability to assist with these dressings in the absence of a
specialist nurse.
Minor Surgery / Coil / Implanon contraceptive implant
fitting - prepare necessary equipment, support the patient and assist the GP
during the procedure. Ensure asepsis during procedure.
Supporting new members of staff / nursing and medical
students. Taking skin scrapings & nail clippings and complete relevant
paperwork for fungal skin/nail investigations.
Pregnancy testing.
Helicobacter testing as per test kit/instructions as issued.
Administration of medicines via the injectable route,
whether routine or emergency based.
Administer and support patients undertaking oxygen therapy
or nebuliser treatments.
Assess the patient presenting with a minor injury and
implement the most appropriate course of action, refer to a GP / refer to
A&E if necessary.
Ensure correct data entry in patients notes for any minor
injury within the past 48hrs, adhering to the minor injury guidelines.
Chronic disease management if qualified and approved by
Practice then responsible for running clinics autonomously with the ability to
instigate basic diagnostic tests, developing and maintaining the practice
register and working actively with the lead GP in achievement of targets etc.
Caseload management, aiming to identify those people with a significant risk
but who have not developed symptoms and offer advice and treatment. Source and
supply up to date education material. Educate and encourage patients in
self-management of their condition.
Any other duties as directed by the Managers or GPs.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc) Interpersonal skills Time Management Ability to work unsupervised in the Treatment Room.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance Pharmacological knowledge. Knowledge of Patient Group Directives and associated policies. Knowledge and understanding of long-term conditions.
- Knowledge and understanding of acute illness.
- Knowledge in respiratory.
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical audits Knowledge of EMIS.
Behaviours
Essential
- Essential Smart, polite and confident Planning and organising Performing under pressure Adaptability Using initiative Team working Self motivated and confident Flexibility Confidentiality Prioritisation.
Experience
Essential
- Health promotion Implementation and utilising protocols and guidelines Clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations 2 years post-registration Family planning Smoking cessation Evidence of recent updating in primary care Working with EMIS 1 year experience in primary/community care Chronic disease management Mentoring/teaching experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Qualification Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Accredited training in chronic disease management Accredited training in anticoagulation management Cervical cytology qualification An interest or qualification in respiratory.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc) Interpersonal skills Time Management Ability to work unsupervised in the Treatment Room.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance Pharmacological knowledge. Knowledge of Patient Group Directives and associated policies. Knowledge and understanding of long-term conditions.
- Knowledge and understanding of acute illness.
- Knowledge in respiratory.
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical audits Knowledge of EMIS.
Behaviours
Essential
- Essential Smart, polite and confident Planning and organising Performing under pressure Adaptability Using initiative Team working Self motivated and confident Flexibility Confidentiality Prioritisation.
Experience
Essential
- Health promotion Implementation and utilising protocols and guidelines Clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations 2 years post-registration Family planning Smoking cessation Evidence of recent updating in primary care Working with EMIS 1 year experience in primary/community care Chronic disease management Mentoring/teaching experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Qualification Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Accredited training in chronic disease management Accredited training in anticoagulation management Cervical cytology qualification An interest or qualification in respiratory.
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).
