Treatment Room Nurse/Nurse Associate

Job responsibilities

Support the GPs as and when required and requested in line with clinical need.

Exercise a high degree of professional/personal autonomy and critical judgement.

Have proven skills in assessment, prioritisation and management of patients.

Use contacts as an opportunity to promote health education approaches/promote healthy lifestyles and self- care as appropriate.

Deliver quality clinical interventions at all times using appropriate holistic care models.

Provide chronic disease management clinics in line with current protocols and best practice.

Provide anticoagulation monitoring clinics to our patients.

Provide quality treatment room services to include:

Dressings & Phlebotomy

Sexual health services including oral and injectable contraception review

Vitamin B12

Childhood immunisations

Adult immunisation

Ear syringing

Urinalysis

Suture removal

Travel Clinic

Cervical smears

Be willing to undertake further training required of the role as and when identified and required to develop personal competencies and role development.

Support the Practice with all enhanced services to ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients.

Other tasks including:

Clean and sterilise equipment as directed by Lead PN

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs

Maintaining GP and nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician

Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Participation in administrative systems in the practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense

A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post

A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Lead PN and/or practice manager

A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources

An awareness of own limitations and experience

To work only in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice

Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings

Membership of the NMC

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse or Nurse Associate Registration
• Current NMC registration
• Up to date validation
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Primary Care Experience

Experience

Essential

• Phlebotomy
• Wound care / dressings suture removal
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience dealing with public/patients
• Understanding of primary care current issues
• IT skills
• Good organisation skills
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Working knowledge of TPP SystmOne Clinical System

Desirable

• Cytology
• Adult and children immunisations and vaccinations
• ECG
• Contraception
• Leg Ulcer management/ Doppler
• Ear care/ear syringing
• Travel Health
• Chronic Disease Management

Attributes

Essential

• Team player
• Good time management skills
• Ability to organise own workload and use own initiative
• Ability to take and act on feedback
• Openness and ability to reflect and learn from mistakes
• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to adapt to change
• Flexibility in working shifts

Desirable

• Ability to cover extended hours and overtime as and when required
• Ability to provide home visiting service for Chronic disease Management for housebound patients

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).