Job summary
We are a well-established training practice looking
for an enthusiastic, self-motivated practice nurse to join our existing
fantastic team of 3 practice nurses and 2 HCAs to help care for our vibrant and
diverse local population of 12,700 patients. Mentoring and support will
be provided.
Experience in primary care is essential. The ideal
candidate will have experience in some of: Chronic Disease Management, Cervical
Screening, Infection Control, Child Immunisations, Travel Health and Sexual and
reproductive health/contraception.Knowledge of EMIS Web computer
system would be an advantage but not essential. Parking space can be provided
if required. We are very close to Kings Cross station.
Main duties of the job
Meeting
patients nursing care needs as identified, or where care has been transferred
to them by a GP. This will usually be in the practice, but occasional home
visits will also be required.
Initiating
and maintaining health screening and promotion clinics for identified areas of
the practice population, recognising where modification of systems or referral
is necessary.
The
following clinics are offered at Killick Street Health Centre by the Practice
Nursing Team: Asthma
/ COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular
Disease, Cervical
Smears, Family Planning
Amending
or adding to services as needs are identified
Routine
Treatment Room skills, including: Wound Management: Undertake dressings and Suture and clip
removal
Screening: including BP checks, height, and weight, BMI,
urinalysis, smoking status.
Health Promotion: Make basic assessment of needs of patients and
provide nutritional advice
Offer lifestyle advice on smoking and
exercise and refer as appropriate
Infection Control:
Emergency Management: To be competent
in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques
Womens Health: have a working
knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography screening
programmes
Assist in clinical audit and the
setting up and monitoring of standards of care.
Maintain continuous professional
development in keeping with the requirements of the practice.
About us
We are a
friendly, dynamic and supportive training practice based in a purpose-built
building in the heart of vibrant Kings Cross. Were a stones throw from the
largest regeneration project in Europe and minutes away from Eurostar. We are a diverse clinical team made up of doctors,
Registrars, F2s, Nurses, Pharmacists, PA, Physiotherapist, Paramedic and HCAs. We have a large administration team to
provide support for all clinicians. We
serve a very diverse patient population of more than 13,000 patients and we
have great links to the community via our PPG and other local community groups.
We are
part of a well-established PCN and work closely with the Integrated Care Team, NCL
ICB and Islington GP Federation. We are committed to our patients and the NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
We are a well-established
training practice looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated practice nurse to
join our existing fantastic team of 3 practice nurses and 2 HCAs to help care
for our vibrant and diverse local population of 12,700 patients.
Mentoring and support will be provided.
The ideal candidate will have
experience in some of: Chronic Disease Management, Cervical Screening,
Infection Control, Child Immunisations, Travel Health and Sexual and
reproductive health/contraception.
Experience in primary care is essential.Knowledge of EMIS Web computer
system would be an advantage but not essential. Parking space can be
provided if required. We are very close to Kings Cross station.
Job responsibilities:
Meeting
patients nursing care needs as identified, or where care has been transferred
to them by a GP. This will usually be in the practice, but occasional home
visits will also be required.
Initiating
and maintaining health screening and promotion clinics for identified areas of
the practice population, recognising where modification of systems or referral
is necessary.
The
following clinics are offered at Killick Street Health Centre by the Practice
Nursing Team: Asthma
/ COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular
Disease, Cervical
Smears, Family Planning
Amending
or adding to services as needs are identified
Routine
Treatment Room skills, including:
Wound Management: Undertake dressings and Suture and clip
removal
Screening: including BP checks, height, and weight, BMI,
urinalysis, smoking status.
Undertake venepuncture according to
practice protocol
Health Promotion: Make basic assessment of needs of patients and
provide nutritional advice
Offer lifestyle advice on smoking and
exercise and refer as appropriate
Infection Control:
Emergency Management: To be competent
in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques
Attend updates when required
Womens Health: have a working
knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography screening
programmes
Assist in clinical audit and the
setting up and monitoring of standards of care.
Work effectively in the team.
Maintain accurate patient records on
the computer
Collect data and participate in regular
practice audit and research projects when required
Log and dispatch specimens to the
hospital
Maintain continuous professional
development in keeping with the requirements of the practice.
The above is not a complete list
of all tasks to be undertaken, but a sample of the type of work you will be
asked to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
We are a well-established
training practice looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated practice nurse to
join our existing fantastic team of 3 practice nurses and 2 HCAs to help care
for our vibrant and diverse local population of 12,700 patients.
Mentoring and support will be provided.
The ideal candidate will have
experience in some of: Chronic Disease Management, Cervical Screening,
Infection Control, Child Immunisations, Travel Health and Sexual and
reproductive health/contraception.
Experience in primary care is essential.Knowledge of EMIS Web computer
system would be an advantage but not essential. Parking space can be
provided if required. We are very close to Kings Cross station.
Job responsibilities:
Meeting
patients nursing care needs as identified, or where care has been transferred
to them by a GP. This will usually be in the practice, but occasional home
visits will also be required.
Initiating
and maintaining health screening and promotion clinics for identified areas of
the practice population, recognising where modification of systems or referral
is necessary.
The
following clinics are offered at Killick Street Health Centre by the Practice
Nursing Team: Asthma
/ COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular
Disease, Cervical
Smears, Family Planning
Amending
or adding to services as needs are identified
Routine
Treatment Room skills, including:
Wound Management: Undertake dressings and Suture and clip
removal
Screening: including BP checks, height, and weight, BMI,
urinalysis, smoking status.
Undertake venepuncture according to
practice protocol
Health Promotion: Make basic assessment of needs of patients and
provide nutritional advice
Offer lifestyle advice on smoking and
exercise and refer as appropriate
Infection Control:
Emergency Management: To be competent
in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques
Attend updates when required
Womens Health: have a working
knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography screening
programmes
Assist in clinical audit and the
setting up and monitoring of standards of care.
Work effectively in the team.
Maintain accurate patient records on
the computer
Collect data and participate in regular
practice audit and research projects when required
Log and dispatch specimens to the
hospital
Maintain continuous professional
development in keeping with the requirements of the practice.
The above is not a complete list
of all tasks to be undertaken, but a sample of the type of work you will be
asked to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Registered nurse.
- -Minimum 2 years post registration.
- -Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice.
- -Chronic disease management training
- -Willingness to learn and acquire new skills.
- -Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.
- -Evidence of appropriate knowledge base.
- -Demonstrate an understanding of audit.
- -Excellent computer skills.
- -Understanding of health and safety issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Registered nurse.
- -Minimum 2 years post registration.
- -Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice.
- -Chronic disease management training
- -Willingness to learn and acquire new skills.
- -Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.
- -Evidence of appropriate knowledge base.
- -Demonstrate an understanding of audit.
- -Excellent computer skills.
- -Understanding of health and safety issues.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
