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General Practice Nurse

Bridge House Medical Centre

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a cheerful, enthusiastic experienced Practice Nurse to our friendly team here at Bridge House Medical Centre in Stratford upon Avon.

We would like you to provide general nursing services to the practice population including treatment, screening and advice according to practice policy and protocols within the professional competence of the post holder.

Ideally you would have some experience in managing patients with diabetes or would be happy to attend training courses funded by the practice whilst you develop valuable skills in this area. You would be supported by our lead GP in this area who has championed diabetes care in South Warwickshire, works closely with the local Consultants and has considerable experience with new technologies including CGM and Libre.

The post holder will always work within the Code of Conduct as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES

TREATMENT ROOM RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Womans health care including contraception and cervical cytology
  • Removal of sutures/clips
  • Wound management including compression therapy
  • Routine injections and immunisations
  • Phlebotomy
  • Health promotion
  • Health screening
  • Undertaking planned and opportunistic tests and investigations at the request of other members of the clinical team
  • Doppler assessment
  • Assisting with minor surgery
  • Travel health

This list is not exhaustive.

About us

Bridge House Medical Centre is situated in the centre of Picturesque Stratford Upon Avon. You would be working alongside another highly experienced Practice Nurse and HCA. The wider team benefits from two Advanced Nurse Practitioners, as well as a Clinical Pharmacist, Physio, Social Prescribers and Wellbeing Coach as well as a large clinical team of GPs who are forward thinking with diverse interests.

Our patients tend to have been registered with us for many years and have enjoyed continuity of nursing care at our surgery.

We can offer you a competitive salary with options of overtime in our Extended Access Clinics on Saturdays or Tuesday evenings.

Family friendly flexibility where at all possible within the limitations of the role.

Full support from an experienced close-knit clinical team who want to welcome you and help you thrive, with great opportunities for career progression.

Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme

Date posted

09 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Negotiable depending on experience, skills and qualifications

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2557-23-0002

Job locations

Scholars Lane

Stratford-upon-avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

TREATMENT ROOM RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Womans health care including contraception and cervical cytology
  • Removal of sutures/clips
  • Wound management including compression therapy
  • Routine injections and immunisations
  • Phlebotomy
  • Health promotion
  • Health screening
  • Undertaking planned and opportunistic tests and investigations at the request of other members of the clinical team
  • Doppler assessment
  • Assisting with minor surgery
  • Travel health

This list is not exhaustive.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

TREATMENT ROOM RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Womans health care including contraception and cervical cytology
  • Removal of sutures/clips
  • Wound management including compression therapy
  • Routine injections and immunisations
  • Phlebotomy
  • Health promotion
  • Health screening
  • Undertaking planned and opportunistic tests and investigations at the request of other members of the clinical team
  • Doppler assessment
  • Assisting with minor surgery
  • Travel health

This list is not exhaustive.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a nursing team in Primary Care.

Qualifications

Essential

  • We are looking for an experienced, qualified Practice Nurse who has previously worked in a GP surgery or similar environment. Of course, you must maintain current membership of a professional organisation, e.g., RCN with a valid NMC pin. The ability to remain calm under pressure and think logically, whilst having an understanding and sympathetic nature is essential. We use EMIS as our clinical IT system and previous experience of this would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a nursing team in Primary Care.

Qualifications

Essential

  • We are looking for an experienced, qualified Practice Nurse who has previously worked in a GP surgery or similar environment. Of course, you must maintain current membership of a professional organisation, e.g., RCN with a valid NMC pin. The ability to remain calm under pressure and think logically, whilst having an understanding and sympathetic nature is essential. We use EMIS as our clinical IT system and previous experience of this would be an advantage.

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

Bridge House Medical Centre

Address

Scholars Lane

Stratford-upon-avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6HE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bridge House Medical Centre

Address

Scholars Lane

Stratford-upon-avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6HE


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Bridget

bridget.acock@bhmc.nhs.uk

01789292201

Date posted

09 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Negotiable depending on experience, skills and qualifications

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2557-23-0002

Job locations

Scholars Lane

Stratford-upon-avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6HE


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