Job summary
The postholder is responsible for treating and managing patients
in respect of their acute and continuing nursing needs, and for supporting the
lead nurse in supervision of the nursing team and infection control requirements.
Main duties of the job
The postholder is responsible for the full range of
practice nursing duties including chronic disease management, NHS Healthchecks,
cervical smears, wound care and vaccinations, as well as nursing duties
relating to infection control and premises, equipment and stock management
About us
We are a busy, friendly GP training practice in Barnes,
South West London. We are responsible for 13,700
patients and our list continues to grow. Our current nursing team includes a lead
nurse, nursing associates, trainee nursing associate, health care assistant and
GP assistant. The successful applicant will support the lead nurse in day to
day supervision of the team as well as delivering appropriate high quality patient
care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Chronic disease management and reviews
- Cervical smears
- Immunisations and vaccinations
- Routine injections
- Health checks, screening and education
- Height/weight monitoring
- BP monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Urinalysis
- Spirometry
- General health advice, including dietary advice
- Health surveillance
- Wound care and dressings
- Contraception
- Minor injuries
- Removal of sutures/clips
- Provide general and specific health screening for practice patients in accordance with practice guidelines and protocols, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary healthcare team as required.
- Support the lead nurse in the organisation, coordination and the provision of nursing services for the practice, including the delegation of duties to, and supervision of, other members of the nursing team as appropriate.
The postholder will participate in the training programme implemented by the practice as part of their employment, including participation in an annual performance review, maintaining a record of their own personal and/or professional development, taking responsibility for their own development and demonstrating skills and activities to others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Chronic disease management and reviews
- Cervical smears
- Immunisations and vaccinations
- Routine injections
- Health checks, screening and education
- Height/weight monitoring
- BP monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Urinalysis
- Spirometry
- General health advice, including dietary advice
- Health surveillance
- Wound care and dressings
- Contraception
- Minor injuries
- Removal of sutures/clips
- Provide general and specific health screening for practice patients in accordance with practice guidelines and protocols, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary healthcare team as required.
- Support the lead nurse in the organisation, coordination and the provision of nursing services for the practice, including the delegation of duties to, and supervision of, other members of the nursing team as appropriate.
The postholder will participate in the training programme implemented by the practice as part of their employment, including participation in an annual performance review, maintaining a record of their own personal and/or professional development, taking responsibility for their own development and demonstrating skills and activities to others.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC and active PIN.
- Post registration study in topics relevant to general practice.
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- Demonstrable understanding of the needs of the patient and role of a Practice Nurse.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, both in person and via telephone.
- Good working IT skills.
Desirable
- - Experience of working in primary care in a GP practice.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC and active PIN.
- Post registration study in topics relevant to general practice.
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- Demonstrable understanding of the needs of the patient and role of a Practice Nurse.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, both in person and via telephone.
- Good working IT skills.
Desirable
- - Experience of working in primary care 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).