Job summary
ARE YOU GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO - OR ARE YOU THE
BEST AT WHAT YOU DO?
Good employees
can work anywhere but we want the best to work at
Sutton
Coldfield Group Practice!
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to
join our Nursing and HCA team at Sutton Coldfield Group Practice (SCGP). At least 12months experience as a Registered
Nurse is essential. Experience in all aspects of treatment room nursing and
ideally respiratory/chronic disease management experience would be desirable.
We are looking for a Nurse that can tick all the boxes, has good
time management, knows all the jargon at an interview - but we also want a
Nurse that cares, who puts the patient at the forefront of everything and has
drive and ambition to make meaningful changes for the better. Sound familiar? Then
SCGP wants you to want us!
We
pride ourselves in encouraging career development and support our nurses
through Chronic Disease Management and Non-Medical Prescribing Courses.
Main duties of the job
Job
Summary
To assist in the care of
practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and
patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties.
To act as a focal point of communication
between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care
team.
To act in a professional manner at all times
and adhere to practice policies, protocols and guidelines.
To work as an effective team player
To provide continuing care to patients across
the whole practice population.
To provide health maintenance and health
promotional services to the well, offering educational supportive setting for
patients to explore their health problems.
About us
SCGP mission statement and values:
PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTH COMPASSIONATE WITH PEOPLE
Our vision is to be a bold and innovative general practice which is integrated in the community and delivers quality care in partnership with our patients.
All members of the SCGP team are dedicated to providing a quality service in order to achieve safe health services, which meet patient needs.
We pride ourselves in encouraging career development and support our nurses through Chronic Disease Management and Non-Medical Prescribing Courses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
To ensure all clinical domains for quality outcome framework are met.
To facilitate and participate in multidisciplinary education within the practice.
All health checks as delegated.
BP monitoring- including 24 hours.
Urinalysis
Phlebotomy
Perform other routine laboratory tests.
Assist other clinical members when necessary.
Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice.
All aspects of wound care including Doppler assessments and compression dressings.
Record ECGs including 24 hour.
Carry out spirometry where requested by doctor or senior nurse.
Undertake other tasks delegated by senior nurse.
Administer injections including travel injections and baby vaccinations as per patient group direction.
Undertake high vaginal swabs as requested by a doctor.
Undertake pill checks.
Undertake ear syringing.
Undertake Cervical Smear testing ( or be willing to train to do so).
Administration
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded on the patients notes & clinical computer is kept up to date with accurate details recorded.
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas.
Carry out regular checks on emergency equipment.
Carry out drug and vaccine stock take and re-ordering on monthly basis under supervision.
To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign.
Professional & Personal Responsibilities.
Understand, accept and adhere to the need for strict confidentiality.
To use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations.
To understand and accept own limitations.
To work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
To be committed to team work.
To have flexibility of working hours.
Maintain high standard of communication within the Practice.
Personal development supported by the practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
To ensure all clinical domains for quality outcome framework are met.
To facilitate and participate in multidisciplinary education within the practice.
All health checks as delegated.
BP monitoring- including 24 hours.
Urinalysis
Phlebotomy
Perform other routine laboratory tests.
Assist other clinical members when necessary.
Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice.
All aspects of wound care including Doppler assessments and compression dressings.
Record ECGs including 24 hour.
Carry out spirometry where requested by doctor or senior nurse.
Undertake other tasks delegated by senior nurse.
Administer injections including travel injections and baby vaccinations as per patient group direction.
Undertake high vaginal swabs as requested by a doctor.
Undertake pill checks.
Undertake ear syringing.
Undertake Cervical Smear testing ( or be willing to train to do so).
Administration
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded on the patients notes & clinical computer is kept up to date with accurate details recorded.
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas.
Carry out regular checks on emergency equipment.
Carry out drug and vaccine stock take and re-ordering on monthly basis under supervision.
To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign.
Professional & Personal Responsibilities.
Understand, accept and adhere to the need for strict confidentiality.
To use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations.
To understand and accept own limitations.
To work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
To be committed to team work.
To have flexibility of working hours.
Maintain high standard of communication within the Practice.
Personal development supported by the practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience in all aspects of treatment room nursing and ideally respiratory/chronic disease management experience would be desirable.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience in all aspects of treatment room nursing and ideally respiratory/chronic disease management experience would be desirable.
Desirable
- 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.
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).
