Job summary
We are looking for a Treatment room nurse to join our
friendly and supportive practice in South Bristol close to the bustling
harbourside and vibrant North Street.
Bridge View Medical is an established practice and Primary
Care Network in its own right. We have 5 sites in South Bristol with c39,000
patients cared for by a wonderful team of 150 dedicated Partners and staff. We
are a larger practice with all the benefits this has to offer while still
retaining a friendly and supportive culture.
We are a teaching, training and research practice and recently became the proud recipient of South Bristol Academy Teaching Practice
Award for our outstanding contribution to medical teaching.
We operate a personalised patient list offering continuity
of care as we strive to provide quality patient care and job satisfaction for
our staff.
Main duties of the job
To provide nursing care to patients in participation with GPs or independently, working to agreed protocols.
About us
We are a 14 Partner and 24 Salaried GP practice, supported by a large team of Pharmacists (all prescribers), Physios, Paramedics, Dietitian, Physician Associate, ANPs, Nurses and HCAs. Most visits are carried out by our extended clinical team which includes our ANPs, Paramedics and Nurses.
We have dedicated admin support including a docman team and a pharmacy hub for prescription queries together with an excellent team of Care Coordinators responsible for triaging and patient bookings.
We are rated "Good" by CQC in all areas and rated "Excellent" as a training practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide
nursing care to patients in participation with GPs or independently, working
to agreed protocols. Required skills (or a willingness to be trained) may
include the following (but this list is not exhaustive):
- Vaccinations (with additional paediatric
vaccination certification an advantage)
- Wound care management (including compression
bandaging, in line with current evidence-based guidelines)
- Ear irrigation
- Routine immunisations and vaccinations given under
a Patient Group Direction
- Cervical Screening
- Management of Long-Term Conditions such as asthma,
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes
- Contraceptive pill checks / sexual health
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide
emergency care to patients as necessary and attend annual Basic Life Support
and Anaphylaxis training
- Chaperoning
and assisting, where appropriate, patients who are being examined.
- Undertake
the collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens including
intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any
equipment used, as per policy
- Assisting
in the implementation and management of appropriate health and safety and
infection control policies, as defined in local and national polices
- Contributes
to management of stock and ordering stock where required
- Contributes
to management of medicines and vaccines as per policy
- To recognise and appreciate that people, both colleagues and
service users are different and to act in ways that are consistent with their
needs and preferences
- To ensure that all mandatory training is completed as appropriate
and does not become outstanding
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide
nursing care to patients in participation with GPs or independently, working
to agreed protocols. Required skills (or a willingness to be trained) may
include the following (but this list is not exhaustive):
- Vaccinations (with additional paediatric
vaccination certification an advantage)
- Wound care management (including compression
bandaging, in line with current evidence-based guidelines)
- Ear irrigation
- Routine immunisations and vaccinations given under
a Patient Group Direction
- Cervical Screening
- Management of Long-Term Conditions such as asthma,
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes
- Contraceptive pill checks / sexual health
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide
emergency care to patients as necessary and attend annual Basic Life Support
and Anaphylaxis training
- Chaperoning
and assisting, where appropriate, patients who are being examined.
- Undertake
the collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens including
intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any
equipment used, as per policy
- Assisting
in the implementation and management of appropriate health and safety and
infection control policies, as defined in local and national polices
- Contributes
to management of stock and ordering stock where required
- Contributes
to management of medicines and vaccines as per policy
- To recognise and appreciate that people, both colleagues and
service users are different and to act in ways that are consistent with their
needs and preferences
- To ensure that all mandatory training is completed as appropriate
and does not become outstanding
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams within a clinical setting
- Willing to undertake training relevant to the position
- Accountable to own professional development and performance and act as a role model to others
Desirable
- Experience within a Primary health care setting
- Experience in resource/medicine management
- Experience of using Microsoft office eg. Word, Excel
- Use of clinical systems software e.g. EMIS
- Experience working with Patient Group Directions
- Experience in mentoring student nurses
Personal Attrivutes
Essential
- Good time management with the ability to organise daily tasks and prioritise time sensitive tasks
- Able to deal with change in a rapidly changing environment
- Personable and approachable
- Hard working, reliable and resourceful
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Accountability of own role within a nurse-led service
- Able to build effective working relationships at all levels
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC PIN
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Qualifications and experience in the management of Long-Term
- Conditions such as asthma, COPD and diabetes
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiastic and motivated to learn new clinical skills where currently not trained
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in Primary Care
- Knowledge of the local and national health policy and the wider health economy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams within a clinical setting
- Willing to undertake training relevant to the position
- Accountable to own professional development and performance and act as a role model to others
Desirable
- Experience within a Primary health care setting
- Experience in resource/medicine management
- Experience of using Microsoft office eg. Word, Excel
- Use of clinical systems software e.g. EMIS
- Experience working with Patient Group Directions
- Experience in mentoring student nurses
Personal Attrivutes
Essential
- Good time management with the ability to organise daily tasks and prioritise time sensitive tasks
- Able to deal with change in a rapidly changing environment
- Personable and approachable
- Hard working, reliable and resourceful
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Accountability of own role within a nurse-led service
- Able to build effective working relationships at all levels
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC PIN
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Qualifications and experience in the management of Long-Term
- Conditions such as asthma, COPD and diabetes
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiastic and motivated to learn new clinical skills where currently not trained
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in Primary Care
- Knowledge of the local and national health policy and the wider health economy
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).
