Heathbridge House Surgery

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint an experienced Practice Nurse at the Surgery to replace our existing Nurse who is retiring. Pay would be negotiable for the right candidate and annual leave entitlement would be five weeks per year pro rata.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse role covers general nursing duties and running specialist clinics which include Diabetes, CHD, COPD/Asthma care, Cytology, Childhood Immunisations and Travel Vaccination Clinics. A willingness to cover Phlebotomy duties would be expected when the Phlebotomist is on annual leave.

About us

We are a friendly medium sized small town practice with 9000 patients. The practice consists of 6 supportive Partners and an experienced admin team. The practice nurse is supported by a Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist

Details

Date posted

16 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Discussed on application

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2329-23-0000

Job locations

Pisgah Street

Kenfig Hill

Bridgend

Bridgend

CF33 6BY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse would be expected to cover traditional nursing duties which would include Cervical Cytology, Wound Care and Chronic Disease Clinics such as Diabetes, CHD and COPD/Asthma care also to run Immunisation clinics including Travel and Childhood Imms.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse would be expected to cover traditional nursing duties which would include Cervical Cytology, Wound Care and Chronic Disease Clinics such as Diabetes, CHD and COPD/Asthma care also to run Immunisation clinics including Travel and Childhood Imms.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN qualification
  • Up to date Cervical Cytology Training
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Ability to run Wound Care Clinics
  • Ability to run Chronic Disease Clinics
  • Qualified to run Immunisation Clinics

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of traditional Practice Nurse duties is essential.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a GP Practice would be desirable running Chronic Disease and vaccination clinics.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN qualification
  • Up to date Cervical Cytology Training
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Ability to run Wound Care Clinics
  • Ability to run Chronic Disease Clinics
  • Qualified to run Immunisation Clinics

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of traditional Practice Nurse duties is essential.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a GP Practice would be desirable running Chronic Disease and vaccination clinics.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Heathbridge House Surgery

Address

Pisgah Street

Kenfig Hill

Bridgend

Bridgend

CF33 6BY


Employer's website

https://www.heathbridge.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Heathbridge House Surgery

Address

Pisgah Street

Kenfig Hill

Bridgend

Bridgend

CF33 6BY


Employer's website

https://www.heathbridge.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior GP Partner

Dr Owain Evans

owain.evans@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

16 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Discussed on application

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2329-23-0000

Job locations

Pisgah Street

Kenfig Hill

Bridgend

Bridgend

CF33 6BY


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