Job summary
We are currently looking for an experienced Practice Nurse
to join our practice, skills in Respiratory, COPD and Asthma would be
preferable but NOT essential.
Cogges Surgery is a friendly and patient centred GP Practice
in Witney. This is an exciting opportunity to join our excellent Nursing
Team, we are looking to recruit to 37.5 hours per week and are happy to
consider applications from those looking to work on a part time basis as we
could employ more than one person to the team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our supportive,
enthusiastic and friendly team.
The Practice nurse will work as an integral part of the
nursing team, using their skills and knowledge to offer holistic care to our
registered patients.
General practice experience desirable, with a range of
Practice nursing duties within a Primary Care setting that will include
- Cervical Cytology
- Immunisations including Childhood, Travel Vaccinations and
administering injections under PGD/PSD requirements
- Family planning
- Chronic Disease Management specifically respiratory but also
Diabetes, COPD Asthma
- Wound care, Dressings, Compression Bandaging and Suture
Removal
- Phlebotomy
- Full understanding and compliance with all Infection Control
principles
- Managing day to day stock control
- Provide Health Education to patients and their families
- Administer medications and treatments according to
Clinicians orders
- Assist Clinicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Provide patient care in accordance with established
standards and protocols
- Any other duties delegated to the post
About us
Our dedicated and experienced team comprises seven GPs,
three of whom are Partners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, a Clinical
Pharmacist, and Paramedics; all supported by our invaluable reception and
administration team. We support the training and development of our whole team,
and we are a GP training practice.
Our patient feedback is excellent, and we
are rated Good by CQC in all domains.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of
clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion,
chronic disease management, as well as actively supporting the practice
management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
We are looking for a practice nurse with experience in
chronic disease management preferably with an accredited Respiratory
qualifications, including Asthma and COPD but this isnotessential.
The post holder will have access to appropriate clinical
supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide
general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Main duties may include
- Cervical Cytology
- Immunisations including Childhood, Travel Vaccinations and
administering injections under PGD/PSD requirements
- Family planning
- Chronic Disease Management specifically respiratory but also
Diabetes, COPD Asthma
- Wound care, Dressings, Compression Bandaging and Suture
Removal
- Phlebotomy
- Full understanding and compliance with all Infection Control
principles
- Managing day to day stock control
- Provide Health Education to patients and their families
- Administer medications and treatments according to
Clinicians orders
- Assist Clinicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Provide patient care in accordance with established
standards and protocols
- Any other duties delegated to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of
clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion,
chronic disease management, as well as actively supporting the practice
management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
We are looking for a practice nurse with experience in
chronic disease management preferably with an accredited Respiratory
qualifications, including Asthma and COPD but this isnotessential.
The post holder will have access to appropriate clinical
supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide
general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Main duties may include
- Cervical Cytology
- Immunisations including Childhood, Travel Vaccinations and
administering injections under PGD/PSD requirements
- Family planning
- Chronic Disease Management specifically respiratory but also
Diabetes, COPD Asthma
- Wound care, Dressings, Compression Bandaging and Suture
Removal
- Phlebotomy
- Full understanding and compliance with all Infection Control
principles
- Managing day to day stock control
- Provide Health Education to patients and their families
- Administer medications and treatments according to
Clinicians orders
- Assist Clinicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Provide patient care in accordance with established
standards and protocols
- Any other duties delegated to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Asthma and COPD Diploma
- Spirometry Diploma
- Clinical Skills in Respiratory Care -Diploma
- Smear taker qualifications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Asthma and COPD Diploma
- Spirometry Diploma
- Clinical Skills in Respiratory Care -Diploma
- Smear taker qualifications
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).