Job summary
We are looking for a part-time (16-24 hours a week) highly motivated, experienced Practice Nurse to join the
team.
Salary based on experience/skills.
Job Summary:-
Wound care / Ulcer care / Doppler / Compression / Removal of Sutures.
Adult and Childhood immunisations.
Cervical Smears.
Main duties of the job
Assessment and managment of acute and chronic wounds.
Form and regularly review care plans to promote healing.
Liaise with specialist and secondary care colleagues when appropriate.
Provide ongoing support and training to members of the nursing team to ensure high standards are shared and adhered to.
About us
Who we are. We are a busy
practice serving almost 25,000 patients, situated in the lovely city of
Winchester.
Who we also are We are
weightlifters, runners, crafty-types, music lovers, movie buffs, dog (and cat!)
lovers, and we love a good social event!
We are hardworking, we
care about our work, each other, and our patients.
We take care and have
pride in everything we do, we push boundaries and love to learn.
Most importantly, we are
one team - in it together and supporting each other.
Our super friendly Nursing Team consists of five Practice Nurses, and one Healthcare Assistant, AND we have a designated PA to assist us with all that burdening admin-type stuff and timetabling etc to make your clinical life as smooth as possible!
Our team benefit from regular breaks, realistic appointment timings, protected set-up and clear down time, daily admin time and post-holiday time to catch up.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above, we are looking for someone who can administer adult, child, and NHS travel immunisations.
Provide holistic health promotion including screening to targeted individuals and groups within the Practice. This will include cervical cytology, urinalysis, ECG and NHS health checks.
Possible monitoring of patients with known chronic disease, following practice protocols.
Clinical Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining high standards of care for patients and ensuring that care is delivered in accordance with recognised quality standards e.g., NICE guidance.
Provide nursing treatment, assessments, and screening to patients.
Be aware of and adhere to local Child Protection Procedures.
To be flexible in response to a varying caseload and Practice emergencies.
Advise patients on general health care, health education and minor ailments with referral to other team members of the primary health care team as necessary.
Maintain clear lines of accountability to manage any evidence of poor clinical practice.
To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
Exercise awareness of professional responsibilities being familiar with current evidence and taking opportunities for personal development in line with Revalidation.
Access regular peer support and attend Primary Care Nurse Meetings.
To undertake research and assist in audit as necessary to own work.
Other tasks may include:
Cleaning of medical equipment used
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of the treatment rooms
Restocking of treatment rooms
Assisting with the ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above, we are looking for someone who can administer adult, child, and NHS travel immunisations.
Provide holistic health promotion including screening to targeted individuals and groups within the Practice. This will include cervical cytology, urinalysis, ECG and NHS health checks.
Possible monitoring of patients with known chronic disease, following practice protocols.
Clinical Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining high standards of care for patients and ensuring that care is delivered in accordance with recognised quality standards e.g., NICE guidance.
Provide nursing treatment, assessments, and screening to patients.
Be aware of and adhere to local Child Protection Procedures.
To be flexible in response to a varying caseload and Practice emergencies.
Advise patients on general health care, health education and minor ailments with referral to other team members of the primary health care team as necessary.
Maintain clear lines of accountability to manage any evidence of poor clinical practice.
To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
Exercise awareness of professional responsibilities being familiar with current evidence and taking opportunities for personal development in line with Revalidation.
Access regular peer support and attend Primary Care Nurse Meetings.
To undertake research and assist in audit as necessary to own work.
Other tasks may include:
Cleaning of medical equipment used
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of the treatment rooms
Restocking of treatment rooms
Assisting with the ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within General Practice.
- Experience in wound and ulcer care.
- __________________________________________________
- Special Requirements of the Post:-
- Registered General Nurse
- Membership of a professional body
Desirable
- Dopplers/compression, suture removals.
- Also, adult and childhood immunisations, cervical smears.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within General Practice.
- Experience in wound and ulcer care.
- __________________________________________________
- Special Requirements of the Post:-
- Registered General Nurse
- Membership of a professional body
Desirable
- Dopplers/compression, suture removals.
- Also, adult and childhood immunisations, cervical smears.
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).
