Job summary
Market Cross Surgery is looking for a candidate who is
enthusiastic, dedicated and can demonstrate the ability to give a friendly, caring
and professional nursing service to our 5,000+ patients.
This will include cytology, wound care,
removal of sutures/clips, asthma and COPD management, diabetes management,
childhood/DES immunisations, requesting pathology tests; e.g., urine culture,
swabs; and chronic disease management and evaluation of care.
They will work
collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of our
patients.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of a Practice Nurse. There may, on occasion, be a requirement to carry out other tasks dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
- Dietary advice
- Blood pressure checks
- Urinalysis
- Health Screening
- Dressings
- Phlebotomy
- Routine Injections
- Contraception
- Minor Injuries
- Routine immunisations and vaccinations
- Removal of sutures/clips
- Health surveillance
- General and specific health screenings within agreed protocols
- Chronic disease clinics
- Cervical Screening
- Urgent treatment
- Assessment of the urgency and severity of presenting problems by history taking
- Patient test results and communication where appropriate
- Chaperone duties
- Home visits
- Use of recall and reminder systems
- Ensure emergency trolley/bag are check regularly and kept up to date
- Ensure all information entered on SystmOne is accurate and appropriate in accordance with practice policy
- Attend practice wide meetings and play an active part including the dissemination of information to the wider nursing team
- Undertake responsibility for own professional nursing development
- Understand and agree that the confidentiality of both patients and other team members is maintained
- Comply with health and safety and infection control policy and guidelines
About us
Market Cross Surgery is a
dedicated forward thinking busy practice looking after over 5000 patients. Situated in the delightful village of Corby
Glen midway between Stamford, Bourne and Grantham with easy access to the A1
and the main East Coast train line.
Our team includes four GP
Partners, one salaried GP who are supported by a multidisciplinary team
including nurses, HCAs, dispensers, administrative and clerical staff.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As described above in the Job Overview but includes generic responsibilities including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Safety, Health, Environment and Fire, Confidentiality, Quality and Continuous Improvement, Induction Training, Learning and Development, Collaborative Working, Service Delivery, Managing Information, Security, Professional Conduct and Leave which will be available at interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As described above in the Job Overview but includes generic responsibilities including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Safety, Health, Environment and Fire, Confidentiality, Quality and Continuous Improvement, Induction Training, Learning and Development, Collaborative Working, Service Delivery, Managing Information, Security, Professional Conduct and Leave which will be available at interview stage.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- The right to work in the UK
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Full NMC Registration
- Qualifications/Certificates in Cervical Screening, Immunisation Administration, Relevant Chronic Disease Management, Wound Care and other areas relevant to the post
- Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne clinical system
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- NHS/Primary Care General Practice experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Forward thinker
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Happy to quickly adapt to change
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- The right to work in the UK
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Full NMC Registration
- Qualifications/Certificates in Cervical Screening, Immunisation Administration, Relevant Chronic Disease Management, Wound Care and other areas relevant to the post
- Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne clinical system
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- NHS/Primary Care General Practice experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Forward thinker
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Happy to quickly adapt to change
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).
