Job summary
The New City Medical
Centre
Practice Nurse
Job Purpose:
To provide a high quality care service based on the needs
of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative
care and patient education
Clinical
To manage patients with Long Term Chronic Disease, running specific clinic sessions and
maintaining robust recall systems and accurate recall date entry
Carry out Cervical Smear Sampling and attend annual
Cervical Cytology updates
Provide Travel Health advice and administer appropriate
vaccinations
Undertake all Child Health Surveillance and Immunisation
Vaccination Programmes
Provide directly and support our patients with
contraceptive services Short acting and Long acting medications
Provide ongoing support and have an empathy to
patients/carers /parents Palliative
needs
Undertake health promotion to help educate patient
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific test
Support inequalities and deprivation
Administration
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the
computer using agreed Read Codes
General
To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere
to Code of Professional Conduct
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Main duties of the job
> To have the ability to adopt a holistic approach in the delivery of good standards of patient care, providing management and treatment plans for ALL long term chronic conditions.
> To promote and administer vaccinations to all National & Local Screening and Vaccination Programmes
> To promote National Cancer Screening programmes
> Child Health Surveillance Childhood Vaccination Programme
> Carry out Cervical Smear Sampling
> Weight Management Programmes referring to appropriate weight Management Service Providers
> All Health & Well-Being related services smoking and alcohol advice advice to patients relating to the implementation & support of appropriate pathways
> Respiratory Conditions carry out Spirometry and FENO testing
> Blood Sampling for Long Term & Acute Conditions
About us
We are a friendly Practice situated on the outskirts of Sunderland City Centre. We currently have a list size of approximately 5434 patients.
We have a full complimentary Team of 4 GP's 2 Practices Nurses 1 Health Care Assistant and 1 Phlebotomist The Clinical Team are supported by a great and very friendly Administration & Management Team.
We are rated good overall by the CQC.
National and Local patients Satisfaction Surveys mark us at 98% overall patient satisfaction whereby the patients have indicated they are satisfied with the care and service they have received by out Team.
We offer ample opportunities for role progression and fully support training & development.
We excel in terms of friendliness and support to one another we have a family orientated approach although always mindfull and maintaining a good level of professionalism to our fellow colleagues and patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The New City Medical
Centre
Specimen Job Description Nurse
Job Title:
Practice Nurse
Responsible to:
Partners / GPs / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Responsible for:
N/A
Job Purpose:
To provide a high quality care service based on the needs
of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative
care and patient education
Duties and
Responsibilities
Clinical
1.
To manage patients with
Long Term Chronic Disease, running specific clinic sessions and
maintaining robust recall systems and accurate recall date entry
2.
Participate in national screening work such as cervical
cytology
Carry out Cervical Smear Sampling and attend annual
Cervical Cytology updates
3.
Provide Travel Health advice and administer appropriate
vaccinations
4.
Undertake all Child Health Surveillance and Immunisation
Vaccination Programmes
5.
Provide directly and support our patients with
contraceptive services Short acting and Long acting medications
6.
Provide ongoing support and have an empathy to
patients/carers /parents Palliative
needs
7.
Act as chaperone when required
8.
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
9.
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
10
Support inequalities and deprivation
Administration
11.
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the
computer using agreed Read Codes
12.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation
associated with patient health care
13.
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit
and research projects
14.
To contribute to the preparation of any Practice
development plans
General
15.
To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere
to Code of Professional Conduct
16.
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all
Practice staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure
all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Control etc are implemented and adhered to
17.
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire
and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
18.
To maintain own continuous professional development and
ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
19.
Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and
in-house clinical training sessions
20.
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Job description
Job responsibilities
The New City Medical
Centre
Specimen Job Description Nurse
Job Title:
Practice Nurse
Responsible to:
Partners / GPs / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Responsible for:
N/A
Job Purpose:
To provide a high quality care service based on the needs
of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative
care and patient education
Duties and
Responsibilities
Clinical
1.
To manage patients with
Long Term Chronic Disease, running specific clinic sessions and
maintaining robust recall systems and accurate recall date entry
2.
Participate in national screening work such as cervical
cytology
Carry out Cervical Smear Sampling and attend annual
Cervical Cytology updates
3.
Provide Travel Health advice and administer appropriate
vaccinations
4.
Undertake all Child Health Surveillance and Immunisation
Vaccination Programmes
5.
Provide directly and support our patients with
contraceptive services Short acting and Long acting medications
6.
Provide ongoing support and have an empathy to
patients/carers /parents Palliative
needs
7.
Act as chaperone when required
8.
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
9.
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
10
Support inequalities and deprivation
Administration
11.
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the
computer using agreed Read Codes
12.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation
associated with patient health care
13.
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit
and research projects
14.
To contribute to the preparation of any Practice
development plans
General
15.
To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere
to Code of Professional Conduct
16.
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all
Practice staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure
all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Control etc are implemented and adhered to
17.
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire
and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
18.
To maintain own continuous professional development and
ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
19.
Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and
in-house clinical training sessions
20.
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grades A - C in related subjects Maths & English essential
- NMC Registration (Nursing Midwifery Council Registration)
- NVQ in a Health & Social Care setting or equivalent
Desirable
- All General Nursing roles must have the acquired 3 year Nursing Training BhHons Degree & required NMC PIN Number
Experience
Essential
- Essential Criteria
- THE REQUIRED NMC REGISTRATION (Nursing Midwifery Council Registration)
Desirable
- Practice Nurse in a General Practice Community Setting desirable but not essential FULL Practice Nurse Training will be provided both in-house and working in conjunction with Sunderland University Training Provider.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grades A - C in related subjects Maths & English essential
- NMC Registration (Nursing Midwifery Council Registration)
- NVQ in a Health & Social Care setting or equivalent
Desirable
- All General Nursing roles must have the acquired 3 year Nursing Training BhHons Degree & required NMC PIN Number
Experience
Essential
- Essential Criteria
- THE REQUIRED NMC REGISTRATION (Nursing Midwifery Council Registration)
Desirable
- Practice Nurse in a General Practice Community Setting desirable but not essential FULL Practice Nurse Training will be provided both in-house and working in conjunction with Sunderland University Training Provider.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
