Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic practice nurse to join our experienced and supportive clinical team. The applicant will ideally have experience working in Primary care but we will consider those with a willingness to train to obtain qualifications in specific clinical skills and chronic disease management as per the needs of the surgery.
We are a supportive, forward thinking GP training practice
with a happy, reliable workforce providing care to approx. 11,700
patients. There is a strong emphasis on
high quality patient care, education and personal development.
Main duties of the job
Our practice nurses undertake the full range of treatment
room and chronic disease management, working closely alongside the wider
practice team which includes GPs, HCA's, APs, First Contact Practitioners,
pharmacy technicians and our wider PCN Team.
On occasion, we may see patients in their homes for
vaccinations and reviewing their long term conditions.
About us
St Pauls Medical Centre is a busy GP practice situated in the
North Shore area of Blackpool serving a population of approximately 11,700
patients. Our motto we care for you, we care about you is embedded in the
practice ethos aiming to offer a high standard of care to our patients and
support for our staff.
We offer Free parking, NHS pension, easy access to all transport
links, free tea & coffee club along with a commitment to employee health
and wellbeing.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age,
disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy
or maternity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our nursing team undertake the full range of treatment room
duties including wound care, immunisations and vaccinations, travel advice,
cytology, contraceptive care, phlebotomy and chronic disease management. We
also undertake reviews via the telephone, where appropriate.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
Legislation places a statutory duty on all organisations and professionals to work together in the interest of protecting vulnerable children, young people and vulnerable adults. All healthcare professionals, including those staff and volunteers who work within a healthcare setting have a duty to safeguard and support the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and our organisation is committed to this principle. The Practice will provide training and induction programmes to include safeguarding to all existing and new staff and volunteers to promote these aims and raise awareness of the duties and responsibilities it places on our staff.
All health professionals working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults should ensure that safeguarding and promoting welfare forms an integral part of all stages of the care they offer. Other health professionals who come into contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work also need to be aware of their safeguarding responsibilities.
Special attention should be given to our existing policies regarding Safeguarding and Domestic Violence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our nursing team undertake the full range of treatment room
duties including wound care, immunisations and vaccinations, travel advice,
cytology, contraceptive care, phlebotomy and chronic disease management. We
also undertake reviews via the telephone, where appropriate.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
Legislation places a statutory duty on all organisations and professionals to work together in the interest of protecting vulnerable children, young people and vulnerable adults. All healthcare professionals, including those staff and volunteers who work within a healthcare setting have a duty to safeguard and support the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and our organisation is committed to this principle. The Practice will provide training and induction programmes to include safeguarding to all existing and new staff and volunteers to promote these aims and raise awareness of the duties and responsibilities it places on our staff.
All health professionals working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults should ensure that safeguarding and promoting welfare forms an integral part of all stages of the care they offer. Other health professionals who come into contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work also need to be aware of their safeguarding responsibilities.
Special attention should be given to our existing policies regarding Safeguarding and Domestic Violence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with NMC
- Qualified RGN
- Phlebotomy Skills
- Experienced in performing ECGs
- Wound care
- Competent in administering Immunisations and Vaccinations
Desirable
- Competent in performing Cytology
- Competent in performing Spirometry
- Competent in offering Travel Advice
- Diplomas in areas of Disease Management, such as Diabetes and CHD and Respiratory
- Knowledge of QOF
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working alone
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience in immunisation programmes or clinics
- Evidence of effective time management and IT skills
- Evidence of working as part of a clinical team
- Evidence of interest in personal and professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care/GP Surgery
- Awareness of current developments in General Practice
- Knowledge of General practice systems Emis and Ardens and administration such as Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and enhanced services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with NMC
- Qualified RGN
- Phlebotomy Skills
- Experienced in performing ECGs
- Wound care
- Competent in administering Immunisations and Vaccinations
Desirable
- Competent in performing Cytology
- Competent in performing Spirometry
- Competent in offering Travel Advice
- Diplomas in areas of Disease Management, such as Diabetes and CHD and Respiratory
- Knowledge of QOF
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working alone
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience in immunisation programmes or clinics
- Evidence of effective time management and IT skills
- Evidence of working as part of a clinical team
- Evidence of interest in personal and professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care/GP Surgery
- Awareness of current developments in General Practice
- Knowledge of General practice systems Emis and Ardens and administration such as Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and enhanced services
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).
