Job summary
Are you a motivated
and enthusiastic General Practice Nurse with experience in Primary Care?
If you are looking
for an exciting new opportunity within a friendly, welcoming environment, then
this may be the ideal role for you. Butetown Medical Practice is seeking an experienced General Practice Nurse to
join our vibrant, patient focused and innovative practice who are committed to
the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
Main duties of the job
To
provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care to the practice population
with focus in the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting
with long-term conditions and acute problems. This includes screening,
assessment, treatment and education and taking an active role in supporting the
practice to maximise achievement against local and national targets in respect
of the GMS contract and Enhanced Services.
Registered
Nurse with up-to-date NMC Registration and must have worked in a Primary Care
setting with knowledge of current policies, protocols and national targets.
Clinical skills must include:
Chronic
Disease Management
Smear taker
Wound
management
Women's Health
Cardiovascular
Disease Management
Health Promotion
Men's
Health
Immunisations
About us
Butetown Medical
Practice is a training practice and consists of over 10,000 patients with a
supportive clinical team consisting of GPs, Primary Care Paramedics, Practice
Nurse and HCA team. The surgery is located close to the city centre of Cardiff
and located in the Cardiff Bay area formerly known as Tiger Bay.
The Practice area
also covers the traditional multi-cultural communities of Butetown and
Grangetown. Butetown Medical Practice is a highly respected practice serving a
diverse population. We are incredibly
passionate about the work we do with homeless, substance misusers and other
vulnerable groups. Although this work
can be challenging it is extremely rewarding, and we are keen to recruit a like-minded
practice nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
To provide nursing services to the patients, including treatments, screening, chronic disease management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension), anticoagulation monitoring, ECGs, undertake wound care management/dressing techniques, venepuncture, child immunisations, travel immunisations and health advice, contraception and HRT reviews. Stock ordering & stock checks.
Main responsibilities
1. Provide nursing treatments to patients in consultation with GPs as appropriate in accordance with agreed protocols
2. Provide general and specific health screening to the practice population in accordance with agreed protocols
3. Provide advice on health care and minor ailments to patients
4. Run chronic disease clinics offered by the practice
5. Liaise with Health Board staff, secondary care staff, community nursing staff and other relevant bodies to ensure an excellent quality of service for patients
6. Record accurate and timely data in patient records
7. Complete admin responsibilities on a timely and accurate basis
8. Work and communicate well with the admin and reception teams
Key skills / knowledge / experience
- Nursing qualification
- Good understanding of the operation of GPs within primary care
- Ability to communicate well at all levels
- Good knowledge of health and safety requirements
- Confidentiality requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
To provide nursing services to the patients, including treatments, screening, chronic disease management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension), anticoagulation monitoring, ECGs, undertake wound care management/dressing techniques, venepuncture, child immunisations, travel immunisations and health advice, contraception and HRT reviews. Stock ordering & stock checks.
Main responsibilities
1. Provide nursing treatments to patients in consultation with GPs as appropriate in accordance with agreed protocols
2. Provide general and specific health screening to the practice population in accordance with agreed protocols
3. Provide advice on health care and minor ailments to patients
4. Run chronic disease clinics offered by the practice
5. Liaise with Health Board staff, secondary care staff, community nursing staff and other relevant bodies to ensure an excellent quality of service for patients
6. Record accurate and timely data in patient records
7. Complete admin responsibilities on a timely and accurate basis
8. Work and communicate well with the admin and reception teams
Key skills / knowledge / experience
- Nursing qualification
- Good understanding of the operation of GPs within primary care
- Ability to communicate well at all levels
- Good knowledge of health and safety requirements
- Confidentiality requirements
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a primary care setting.
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMC Registration
- Good time management skills
- Ability to manage own workload
- Reliability
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a primary care setting.
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMC Registration
- Good time management skills
- Ability to manage own workload
- Reliability
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).
