Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice working in accordance with the NMC Code of conduct

Provide nursing treatments to Patients independently or in participation with other clinical colleagues working to agreed protocols and guidelines

Provide general and specific health screenings to the Practice Patients within agreed protocols and guidelines referring to other members of the clinical team as necessary

To manage Patients with chronic diseases

Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and meet targets delivering the national immunisation and vaccination schedule

Nursing procedures to include:

Measuring blood pressure

Routine injections as prescribed

Cervical smears

Travel advice and immunisation

Vaccinations and immunisations

To participate in research within the Practice

To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment

Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests

Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Infection control, Health & Safety, COSHH, etc.) are implemented and adhered to

To maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatments in the Patients notes, both written and computerised

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with Patient health care and registration with the Practice

Ensure collection of statistical information is required for regular and ad hoc reports

To have working knowledge of equipment used in the surgery

Ensure compliance with Patient confidentiality at all times in line with current legislation

Contribute to the development of new Patient services

Inform your line manager of any reported or suspected failings in the provision of care within the Practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Effective time management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting primary care and the NHS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A team player but, with ability to work independently
• Ability to manage own time

Desirable

• Relevant diplomas in management of Long Term conditions
• Knowledge of vaccinations and Immunisations
• Experience of working as an experienced Practice nurse in GP practice
• Ability to develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and / or difficult situations
• Basic IT skills (SystmOne,MS Office, Internet)
• Use of Ardens clinical templates
• Time Management skills to maintain the smooth running of own clinics and ensure all calls and recalls are completed in a timely manner

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

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

Wolseley Medical Centre

Address

Londesborough Street

Hull

HU3 1DS

Employer's website

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