Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide assessment, treatment, screening and health education services and advice, working in accordance with set protocols, guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct.
• To be qualified and a member of the NMC
• To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations of oneself and in the delegation to others. Recognising when referral to other health professionals is needed.
• Evaluating and adapting care using evidence based practice, in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development and audit.
• Wound management
• Hypertension reviews
• Routine injections as prescribed
• Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs)
• Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks
• ECGs
• Obesity and weight/diet management
• Chronic disease management and prevention ~ Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma( would be advantageous)
• Leg ulcer management
• Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required
• Participate in the education of students of all disciplines.
• To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment and to ensure the clinical areas are at all times safe for staff and patients.
• To adhere to strict Infection Control in line with guidelines and policies.
• Administrative responsibilities
• Manage clinics effectively.
• To take personal responsibility for own personal/professional development
• Attend and participate in practice and staff meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain appearance and behaviour in keeping with a member of the nursing profession and in accordance with codes of conduct.
• Support and co-ordiante health promotion campaigns, i.e. flu, no smoking, healthy lifestyles, etc
• Treatment Room supplies and equipment
• To be aware of Infection Control
• To maintain the cold chain in fridge/fridges and the daily recordingsPlease feel free to apply for this position if you are from a clinical back ground and have transferable skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Essential
• Nursing Degree and registration Qualification
• Member of NMC
• Worked in General Practice environment.
• Minor illness, minor injury, family planning and immunisations
• Understanding of computer based medical records management
• Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions
• Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY

Address

Saffron Road

Higham Ferrers

Rushden

Northamptonshire

NN10 8ED

Employer's website

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