Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provision of health advice to patients.

Undertake immunisations, injections and vaccinations.

Provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and the NHS health checks.

Carry out screenings, e.g. lipids, blood pressure, cervical smears, etc.

Provision of support and assistance with clinics, e.g. diabetic, hypertension, asthma, menopause, warfarin, minor surgery, contraception etc.

Undertake ECG and other routine monitoring procedures.

Provision of travel advice.

Provision of general nursing duties, e.g. dressings, ear syringing, etc.

The maintenance of health promotion literature and information for patients.

Assist doctors with minor surgery procedures, when required

The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system.

Use of Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall.

Manage long-term conditions including Diabetes

Ensure that infection control procedures are followed.

The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces.

The maintenance of treatment room equipment, including testing and recording.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

Person Specification

Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and co-operative
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Polite and confident

Experience

Essential

• Experience of at least 2 years working in genera practice
• Women's Health and contraception
• Qualification/experience in running diabetes chronic disease management clinics
• Competency in performing cervical smears
• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• IT skills including accurate data entry

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne clinical system
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Awareness of clinical governance

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Current NMC registration and revalidation with NMC
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
• Family Planning qualification
• Work without direct supervision

Desirable

• Qualifications/experience in Cervical Cytology

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

Woodlands Family Medical Centre

Address

106 Yarm Lane

Stockton-on-tees

Cleveland

TS18 1YE

Employer's website

https://www.woodlandsmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)