Job summary
Job
opportunity:
Practice Nurse
Great Sutton Medical Centre, Ellesmere Port is seeking an
enthusiastic and motivated individual to undertake the role of Practice Nurse,
working 37.5 hours per week.
The ideal candidate should be registered with the NMC, have experience working
in a GP practice and provide certification of training courses undertaken for
the relevant post. They should be confident and competent in reviewing
patients.
Being a practice nurse at the surgery will give you the opportunity to have
variety in your working week. Duties include:
- Cervical smears
- General health advice
- Immunisations (e.g. travel /
childhood / flu )
- Chronic disease management.
For
further information please contact Sandra Moss sandramoss@nhs.net
Closing
date for this vacancy is Friday 29th December 20232
Main duties of the job
To undertake such duties in specific chronic disease management.
e.g. diabetes, respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc.
Contribute to the maintenance of the practice diseases
registers.
Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients
in
changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.
Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to
Patient Group Directions
Delivers travel health care, including vaccinations and advice
for
patients
Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable
adults,
substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and
is
aware of local, referral procedures.
Ensure that current evidence-based approaches to patient are
standard practice
Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of
laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with
blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps
injuries.
Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, eg burns,
haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.
Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in
anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques
About us
We are a large GP Surgery with over 20,000 patients registered. We currently consist of 9 GP Partners, 5 salaried GPs, 6 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 5 Practice Nurses, 4 HCAs and 2 GPA, 4 Clinical Pharmacists, 1 Occupational Therapist and a Pharmacy Technician.
We strive to provide the best service to our patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist GPs to help deliver effective implementation of
management of
pts with chronic diseases as detailed by the Quality and
Outcomes
framework.
Contribute to the development of policies / protocols /
guidelines
within the practice.
Aid the practice team with implementation of new initiatives in
the
delivery of chronic disease management services.
Formulate reports as required for the Practice Manager.
Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in
conjunction with the Practice Nursing Team.
Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary
Care to include integrated practice-based teams and
multidisciplinary
working.
Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and
the
HCA within the practice.
Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the
Primary Health care team.
Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets
of the
GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.
Undertake family planning assessments, give advice, and refer
patients appropriately
Perform cervical screening
Administer adult and paediatric injections under an
individualised
prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage,
rotation
and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist GPs to help deliver effective implementation of
management of
pts with chronic diseases as detailed by the Quality and
Outcomes
framework.
Contribute to the development of policies / protocols /
guidelines
within the practice.
Aid the practice team with implementation of new initiatives in
the
delivery of chronic disease management services.
Formulate reports as required for the Practice Manager.
Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in
conjunction with the Practice Nursing Team.
Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary
Care to include integrated practice-based teams and
multidisciplinary
working.
Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and
the
HCA within the practice.
Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the
Primary Health care team.
Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets
of the
GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.
Undertake family planning assessments, give advice, and refer
patients appropriately
Perform cervical screening
Administer adult and paediatric injections under an
individualised
prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage,
rotation
and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered with the NMC
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered with the NMC
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
