Job summary
Due to the expansion of our team we are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to work with us at our friendly surgery. We are looking for a candidate full of enthusiasm to join our nursing team of 3 Practice Nurses, a Health Care Support Worker and Phlebotomist. The role will be varied and cover all aspects of Practice Nursing including chronic disease management however, applicants looking for a role doing specific areas of practice nursing welcome.
We offer a competitive rate of pay linked to qualifications and experience. Hours negotiable to suit the applicant and needs of the practice (full or part time).
Main duties of the job
- To assist with chronic disease management
- To provide a holistic nursing service to all
patients attending the surgery
- To deliver a range of services to agreed practice
guidelines/protocols
- To assess patients physical, psychological and
social needs
- To deliver health promotion activities to the
practice population e.g. travel health, sexual health and immunisation
- To manage minor trauma, acute and chronic wounds.
- To help maintain the disease registers in line
with the local and national guidelines
- To provide lifestyle advice and screening to aid
in the prevention of possible future illnesses
About us
Our team consists of:
4 Equity Partners, 2 Salaried Doctors, 2 Advanced Nurse
Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses, Health Care Support Worker, Phlebotomist, Practice Manager, Clinical
Administrators, Administrators, Secretaries, Patient Advisors, Clinical
Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists and Mental Health workers.
We are a friendly, hard-working, supportive team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Chronic disease reviews
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
- Cytology
- Wound care
- Removal of Sutures
- New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
- ECGs
- Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
- Venepuncture
- Hypertension management
- Ear syringing
- Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Providing contraceptive advice/pill checks.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nursing staff or GPs as appropriate
- Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Chronic disease reviews
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
- Cytology
- Wound care
- Removal of Sutures
- New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
- ECGs
- Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
- Venepuncture
- Hypertension management
- Ear syringing
- Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Providing contraceptive advice/pill checks.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nursing staff or GPs as appropriate
- Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous general practice nursing experience
Desirable
- Experience of Chronic disease management
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- IT literate
Desirable
- Diabetes or Asthma/COPD diploma
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous general practice nursing experience
Desirable
- Experience of Chronic disease management
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- IT literate
Desirable
- Diabetes or Asthma/COPD diploma
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).
