Job summary
The practice is able to offer a registered nurse considering a career within General Practice. No previous primary care nursing experience is required. Newly qualified nurses or nurses wishing to transition into general practice nursing are welcome to apply. The GPN will also gain understanding of the wider context of primary care through online learning and experiences with the wider community multi professional team.
Main duties of the job
Each GPN trainee will follow a robust, structured programme, supported by our Practice Nurse Manager. Education and training days will enable the GPN trainee to achieve competencies under supervision. The GPN will develop and be fully competent and able to practice independently by the end of the programme. Venepuncture, Physical observations - urinalysis, BP, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood glucose, peak flow reading, inhaler techniques, swabs, INR POCT, ear assessment, wound management, health promotion, heath screening, cervical screening, childhood and routine immunisations, contraception, zoladex injections and travel clinic.
About us
We are a friendly multi-disciplinary team at the forefront of MDT/Cluster working alongside a Virtual Ward. Our team includes GP's, Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Counsellor, Practice Nurses, HCA's and administration staff. With approximately 15,500 patients we are looking for a motivated GPN to join our forward thinking, enthusiastic team. We have a highly skilled nursing team that deal with chronic disease management and a well organised reception team. Our aim is to deliver a high quality primary care service, which includes most enhanced services.
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Job responsibilities
Each GPN trainee will follow a robust, structured programme, supported by our Practice Nurse Manager. Education and training days will enable the GPN trainee to achieve competencies under supervision. The GPN will develop and be fully competent and able to practice independently by the end of the programme. Venepuncture, Physical observations - urinalysis, BP, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood glucose, peak flow reading, inhaler techniques, swabs, INR POCT, wound management, health promotion, heath screening, cervical screening, childhood and routine immunisations, contraception, zoladex injections and travel clinic.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each GPN trainee will follow a robust, structured programme, supported by our Practice Nurse Manager. Education and training days will enable the GPN trainee to achieve competencies under supervision. The GPN will develop and be fully competent and able to practice independently by the end of the programme. Venepuncture, Physical observations - urinalysis, BP, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood glucose, peak flow reading, inhaler techniques, swabs, INR POCT, wound management, health promotion, heath screening, cervical screening, childhood and routine immunisations, contraception, zoladex injections and travel clinic.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
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).