Job summary
Are you looking for a change that will challenge and development you professionally?
Are you looking to be part of a team who work hard and play hard too?
Do you enjoy a good slice of cake and a natter over a cup of tea?
If so then you may be interested in the role of treatment room nurse at our surgery.
Visits are welcome as this gives you the chance to see us all in action. If you can't visit don't worry we can meet over Teams or via telephone call.
Main duties of the job
The focus of the role is on delivering direct evidence-based nursing
care, including assessing and monitoring Long Term Conditions and management of
preventative nursing interventions to all patients.
The post holder will work
collaboratively with the whole general practice and teams to meet the needs of
patients.
About us
Southbourne Surgery is located near to Chichester harbour, good local beaches, the city of Chichester and the South Downs.
We have a growing multi disciplinary team that includes GPs, paramedics, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, a physician associate and HCAs. The team regularly meets during tea breaks and monthly practice meetings which provide opportunities for shared learning and professional development.
We offer the following benefits for staff:
- Enrolment in NHS pension
- On site parking
- Staff social events
We are also very close to an excellent farm shop that just happens to sell some very good cakes!
We welcome visits to the surgery so that you can see us all in action. If you are unable to visit we are happy to meet on Teams or over the phone. If you aren't sure whether to apply please come and meet us - it may help you to decide and there might even be a slice of cake available too!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further details.
If you wish to discuss any of the details please call the surgery on 01243 388747
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further details.
If you wish to discuss any of the details please call the surgery on 01243 388747
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Family planning qualification
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures
- ECGs
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policies
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Able to work within own scope of practice and understanding of when to refer to a GP
- Chaperone procedure
- Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception etc)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Desirable
- Knowledge of diabetic management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Knowledge and a good understanding of TPP SystmOne
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of quality initiatives e.g. benchmarking
- Experience of respiratory disease management
- Experience of treating long term conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Family planning qualification
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures
- ECGs
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policies
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Able to work within own scope of practice and understanding of when to refer to a GP
- Chaperone procedure
- Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception etc)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Desirable
- Knowledge of diabetic management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Knowledge and a good understanding of TPP SystmOne
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of quality initiatives e.g. benchmarking
- Experience of respiratory disease management
- Experience of treating long term conditions
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).
