Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Practice Nurse to join our busy team at the Hollies Medical Practice in Tamworth.
The Hollies has approximately 16000 registered patients. Our clinical team consists of 10 GPs, a senior practice nurse, 4 practice nurses, 3 healthcare assistants, 1 nursing associate, 3 clinical pharmacists and a pharmacy technician. As a training practice, we also regularly have GP registrars and medical students working at the practice. We all work together to provide a high standard of care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. They will support the delivery of the following services to patients:
- Providing general advice regarding health care and minor ailments
- Chronic disease and management of long term conditions, such as COPD and Diabetes
- Immunisations
- Cytology
- Ear care
- Venepuncture
The practice uses EMIS Web, and although experience in using this system is desirable training will be provided.
Applicants must hold a current NMC registration and be committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
About us
(30 hours - Monday and Wednesday: 8.30 - 5.00 pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.00 - 1.00pm)
Benefits of this post include:
NHS pension scheme
Employee assistance programme
Uniform
Practice sick pay scheme following probationary period
Annual leave - 25 days plus bank holidays increasing to 27 days after 5 years service and 30 days after 10 years
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide general
and specific health screening to the practice population, in line with
agreed protocols and reference to the General Practitioner, where
necessary.
Advise patients regarding
general health care and minor ailments, in person and on the telephone
Devise and
implement a programme of nursing care based on individual patient need, in
conjunction with the patient.
Be responsible for managing clinics and carrying
out associated tasks including the following:
Cytology, travel vaccinations, ECGs,
Spirometry, peak flow readings, venepuncture, management of long term
conditions, ear syringing, childhood immunisations, chaperoning
patients who are being examined by another clinician, urine testing, dietary
advice, anaphylaxis and CPR.
Apply by completing the online form or sending CV and covering letter to hollies.medical@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide general
and specific health screening to the practice population, in line with
agreed protocols and reference to the General Practitioner, where
necessary.
Advise patients regarding
general health care and minor ailments, in person and on the telephone
Devise and
implement a programme of nursing care based on individual patient need, in
conjunction with the patient.
Be responsible for managing clinics and carrying
out associated tasks including the following:
Cytology, travel vaccinations, ECGs,
Spirometry, peak flow readings, venepuncture, management of long term
conditions, ear syringing, childhood immunisations, chaperoning
patients who are being examined by another clinician, urine testing, dietary
advice, anaphylaxis and CPR.
Apply by completing the online form or sending CV and covering letter to hollies.medical@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing patients with chronic diseases
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of using clinical IT systems
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work under pressure and remain calm
- Ability to manage time effecdtively
Desirable
- Adaptable to change
- Flexible to meet the needs of the practice
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Practice nursing experience
- Cytology
- Childhood immunisations
- Chronic disease management
Desirable
- Travel immunisations
- Spirometry
- Ear care
- Cryotherapy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing patients with chronic diseases
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of using clinical IT systems
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work under pressure and remain calm
- Ability to manage time effecdtively
Desirable
- Adaptable to change
- Flexible to meet the needs of the practice
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Practice nursing experience
- Cytology
- Childhood immunisations
- Chronic disease management
Desirable
- Travel immunisations
- Spirometry
- Ear care
- Cryotherapy
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).
