The Chiltern & The Brook surgeries

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

We are a friendly, rural GP practice based on two sites. We are fortunate to benefit from a strong, supportive, and well-established workforce set in the stunning Oxfordshire countryside. Excellent local schools and good transport links.

  • 7,500 patients
  • 3 partners, 4 salaried GPs
  • Training practice
  • Emis/ Docman/ Accurx system
  • Daily Triage/ Duty Day
  • Comprehensive practice team, including Practice Pharmacist, first contact Physio, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associates andHCAs.
  • A range of direct and local enhanced services
  • CQCInspected rated Good
  • Part of Thame PCN

We are looking for a part time/full time Practice Nurse to work alongside our current team.

To provide assessment, screening, treatment services and health education advice. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary.

PN Duties including but not limited to:

Dietary and weight management advice

Blood pressure checks

Urinalysis

Dressings

Compression therapy

Phlebotomy (As required)

Routine injections and immunisations

Contraception injections and monitoring

Minor injuries review

Childhood immunisations

Travel immunisations and advice

Removal of sutures and clips

Diabetes monitoring

Long term condition monitoring

General health advice

Cytology

Swabs

Health checks

Dopplers/ leg ulcer assessment and care

Infection control management / audits etc.

Main duties of the job

PN Duties including but not limited to:

Dietary and weight management advice

Blood pressure checks

Urinalysis

Dressings

Compression therapy

Phlebotomy (As required)

Routine injections and immunisations

Contraception injections and monitoring

Minor injuries review

Childhood immunisations

Travel immunisations and advice

Removal of sutures and clips

Diabetes monitoring

Long term condition monitoring

General health advice

Cytology

Swabs

Health checks

Dopplers/ leg ulcer assessment and care

Infection control management / audits etc.

Treatment room supplies and equipment

In participation with other nursing team members, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.

Administrative and professional responsibilities

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the EMIS patient record.

Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded.

Ensure that prescriptions are issued and signed appropriately.

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.

Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms.

Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care.

About us

We are a friendly, rural GP practice based on two sites. We are fortunate to benefit from a strong, supportive, and well-established workforce set in the stunning Oxfordshire countryside. Excellent local schools and good transport links.

  • 7,500 patients
  • 3 partners, 4 salaried GPs
  • Training practice
  • Emis/ Docman/ Accurx system
  • Daily Triage/ Duty Day
  • Comprehensive practice team, including Practice Pharmacist, first contact Physio, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associates andHCAs.
  • A range of direct and local enhanced services
  • CQCInspected rated Good
  • Part of Thame PCN

Details

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience TBA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours

Reference number

A3416-23-0006

Job locations

The Brook Surgery

High Street

Chalgrove

Oxford

OX44 7AF


The Chiltern Surgery

Hill Road

Watlington

Oxfordshire

OX49 5AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide assessment, screening, treatment services and health education advice.

(i) Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioner or independently agreed protocols.

(ii) Provide general and specific health screening to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.

(iii) Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary.

PN Duties including but not limited to:

Dietary and weight management advice

Blood pressure checks

Urinalysis

Dressings

Compression therapy

Phlebotomy (As required)

Routine injections and immunisations

Contraception injections and monitoring

Minor injuries review

Childhood immunisations

Travel immunisations and advice

Removal of sutures and clips

Diabetes monitoring

Long term condition monitoring

General health advice

Cytology

Swabs

Health checks

Dopplers/ leg ulcer assessment and care

Infection control management / audits etc.

Treatment room supplies and equipment

In participation with other nursing team members, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.

Administrative and professional responsibilities

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the EMIS patient record.

Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded.

Ensure that prescriptions are issued and signed appropriately.

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.

Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms.

Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide assessment, screening, treatment services and health education advice.

(i) Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioner or independently agreed protocols.

(ii) Provide general and specific health screening to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.

(iii) Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary.

PN Duties including but not limited to:

Dietary and weight management advice

Blood pressure checks

Urinalysis

Dressings

Compression therapy

Phlebotomy (As required)

Routine injections and immunisations

Contraception injections and monitoring

Minor injuries review

Childhood immunisations

Travel immunisations and advice

Removal of sutures and clips

Diabetes monitoring

Long term condition monitoring

General health advice

Cytology

Swabs

Health checks

Dopplers/ leg ulcer assessment and care

Infection control management / audits etc.

Treatment room supplies and equipment

In participation with other nursing team members, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.

Administrative and professional responsibilities

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the EMIS patient record.

Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded.

Ensure that prescriptions are issued and signed appropriately.

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.

Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms.

Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • UK registered nurse with significant post registration experience

Desirable

  • Practice Nurse experience/GP Surgery experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • UK registered nurse with significant post registration experience

Desirable

  • Practice Nurse experience/GP Surgery experience

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

The Chiltern & The Brook surgeries

Address

The Brook Surgery

High Street

Chalgrove

Oxford

OX44 7AF


Employer's website

https://www.watlington-surgeries.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Chiltern & The Brook surgeries

Address

The Brook Surgery

High Street

Chalgrove

Oxford

OX44 7AF


Employer's website

https://www.watlington-surgeries.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Jessica Westell

Jessica.Westell1@nhs.net

01865890760

Details

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience TBA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours

Reference number

A3416-23-0006

Job locations

The Brook Surgery

High Street

Chalgrove

Oxford

OX44 7AF


The Chiltern Surgery

Hill Road

Watlington

Oxfordshire

OX49 5AF


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