Experienced Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead the Practice Nursing team in all aspects of the delivery of high quality

services

Writing, approving, disseminating and reviewing of appropriate policies and protocols

Infection Control and COSHH Lead, including Clinical Waste

Working with QOF manager to achieve targets

Line Manager to the Nursing Team, including appraisal and revalidation functions

Chairing monthly nurse meetings and completing minutes

Completing relevant audits and monitoring e.g. of fridge temperatures, vaccine stock, infection control

Overseeing the ordering of stock including dressings and vaccines and checking of stock levels and expiry dates

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Practice Nurse (2 years minimum experience working in General Practice)

Desirable

• Qualified Practice Nurse (2 years minimum experience working in General Practice

Experience

Essential

• Qualified Practice Nurse (2 years minimum experience working in General Practice)
• Possess Treatment Room Skills
• Cervical Screening Training
• Childhood and Travel Immunisation Training
• Evidence of training and experience in monitoring Chronic Disease; Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease

Desirable

• Qualified Practice Nurse (2 years minimum experience working in General Practice)
• Possess Treatment Room Skills
• Cervical Screening Training
• Childhood and Travel Immunisation Training
• Evidence of training and experience in monitoring Chronic Disease; Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease

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

Marcham Road Health Centre

Address

Marcham Road

Abingdon

Oxon

OX14 1BT

Employer's website

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