Job summary
This
is an exciting opportunity for a nurse looking for a new challenge, working
within a lively, friendly GP Practice.
This
is a fantastic opportunity to join our large and welcoming practice nursing
team. We pride ourselves on providing excellent care with our wide range of clinical
skill to suit the needs of our patients.
Main duties of the job
The Practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare
team providing personal medical services to practice patients. They will become a member of a large supportive nursing team. Initially managing the patients who attend the treatment room, carrying out injections, wound care, ecg's, venepuncture and suture removal etc.
They will then further develop within a specilaist area and provide care for patinets with long term conditions.
About us
We are a large teaching practice with almost 19,000 patients. We employ a variety of clinicians to provide a comprehensive range of care for our patients. We work together as a large team enabling us to provide excellent patient care. We pride ourselves in creating a warm friendly atmosphere both to work in and to care for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse (PN). The PN will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing personal medical services to practice patients.
Essential Qualifications:
- Registered first level nurse.
- 2 years post registration experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Post registration qualification on care of patients with long term conditions.
- Teaching or assessment qualification.
- Practice nurse course.
Job responsibilities:
- General treatment duties including wound care / ulcer care/ doppler, removal of sutures, ECGs, venepuncture, routine injections, blood pressure monitoring etc.
- Providing health promotion advice and referring to relevant well-being programmes.
- Providing family planning /contraceptive services
- Cervical cytology
- Help implement and run vaccination programmes for adults and children, including baby immunisations clinics.
- Support the clinical team with individualised care planning, group consultation work, treatment and referral to appropriate services for patients with long term conditions.
- Assisting GPs/ clinicians with minor surgery, coil / implant fittings
- Requesting relevant pathology tests and undertaking urinalysis.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Other tasks will include.
- Supporting the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
- Supporting the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies.
- Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
- Order vaccinations and immunisations to maintain stock levels.
- Participation in administrative systems in the practice
- Maintaining accurate records at all times, ensuring SNOWMED codes are used effectively.
- Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits or to work on a different site within the PCN according to staffing levels.
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post. There may be other tasks dependant on workload and as the role evolves.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse (PN). The PN will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing personal medical services to practice patients.
Essential Qualifications:
- Registered first level nurse.
- 2 years post registration experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Post registration qualification on care of patients with long term conditions.
- Teaching or assessment qualification.
- Practice nurse course.
Job responsibilities:
- General treatment duties including wound care / ulcer care/ doppler, removal of sutures, ECGs, venepuncture, routine injections, blood pressure monitoring etc.
- Providing health promotion advice and referring to relevant well-being programmes.
- Providing family planning /contraceptive services
- Cervical cytology
- Help implement and run vaccination programmes for adults and children, including baby immunisations clinics.
- Support the clinical team with individualised care planning, group consultation work, treatment and referral to appropriate services for patients with long term conditions.
- Assisting GPs/ clinicians with minor surgery, coil / implant fittings
- Requesting relevant pathology tests and undertaking urinalysis.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Other tasks will include.
- Supporting the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
- Supporting the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies.
- Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
- Order vaccinations and immunisations to maintain stock levels.
- Participation in administrative systems in the practice
- Maintaining accurate records at all times, ensuring SNOWMED codes are used effectively.
- Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits or to work on a different site within the PCN according to staffing levels.
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post. There may be other tasks dependant on workload and as the role evolves.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse.
- 2 years Post registration experience.
Desirable
- Post registration qualification on care for patients with long term conditions.
- Teaching and assessment qualification.
- Practice Nurse course.
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience in nursing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse.
- 2 years Post registration experience.
Desirable
- Post registration qualification on care for patients with long term conditions.
- Teaching and assessment qualification.
- Practice Nurse course.
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience in nursing.
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).
