Job summary
Myrtle Group is currently seeking a part-time Practice Nurse to work 20 hours over a 4-5 day working week (Mon-Fri). This would be an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated registered nurse who has a passion to provide excellent patient care. We would also welcome applications from newly qualified nurses.
For thesuccessful candidate we can offer you:
- 20hrs per week, over 4-5 days (Mon-Fri) with potential scope to increase
- An attractive and competitive salary
- 22,500 patients with a good demographic mix
- Excellent clinical team (13 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GP's, 3 ANP's, 4 Nurses, 1 HCA, 1 GP Assistant,2 Pharmacist, and 2 Phlebotomists)
- Collaborative working with the Healthier West Wirral PCN
- Forward thinking and proactive practice management team
- Efficient workflow systems and excellent administrative support
- EMIS Web & fully paperlight
- NHS Pension
- 6 weeks annual leave pro-rata based on contracted hours with an additional 2 days after 5 years service and a further 1 day after 10 years service
- Low care home & home visit numbers
Main duties of the job
To offer a
high standard of evidence based care to patients, to include health promotion,
treatment, screening and disease management.
Specific clinical areas include:
- Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
- Dressing and removal of sutures
- Primary and secondary prevention
- Travel Immunisations and Vaccinations
- Ear syringing
- Essential hypertension/CKD/CHD
- Cervical smears
- Contraception uncomplicated Pill checks
- Elderly health assessments
- Electrocardiograms (ECGs) in the absence of an HCA
- Random blood tests
- Urinalysis
- Audiology
- ABPI
- Cervical Cytology Course
- Travel Immunisation and Vaccination course
- Long terms conditions (Diabetes, Chronic
Respiratory Illness etc)
- Adhere to code of professional conduct as
stipulated by governing body
- Home Visits as per Practice/Operational needs
About us
Myrtle
Group was formed on 1st May 2024 following the successful merger of
Heswall & Pensby Group Practice and Commonfield Road Surgery. Both sites have served their local population
and patient list of approximately 22,5000 patients for over 40 years and we are
proud to maintain a high QOF
achievement and be CQC rated as 'Good in all areas'.
Our team consists of 19 GPs, 3 ANPs, and a
team of practice nurses supported by a skilled group of auxiliary,
administrative and reception staff. We have a progressive attitude, are a very
forward-thinking surgery with a passion for delivering excellent patient care
and are always looking for new ways to work innovatively and efficiently.
We are situated within easy reach of Manchester, Chester, Liverpool and North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake and gain competence in some or all of the following clinical work, as required by the Lead Nurse and in conjunction with the needs of the practice:
- Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
- Dressing and removal of sutures
- Primary and secondary prevention
- Travel Immunisations and Vaccinations
- Ear syringing
- Essential hypertension/CKD/CHD
- Cervical smears
- Contraception uncomplicated Pill checks
- Elderly health assessments
- Electrocardiograms (ECGs) in the absence of an HCA
- Random blood tests
- Urinalysis
- Audiology
- ABPI
- Cervical Cytology Course
- Travel Immunisation and Vaccination course
- Long terms conditions (Diabetes, Chronic Respiratory Illness etc)
- Adhere to code of professional conduct as stipulated by governing body
- Home Visits as per Practice/Operational needs
Supplies & Equipment
- Ensure that equipment is used and stored as per manufacturers recommendation
- Demonstrate awareness of due dates on equipment requiring calibration and/or maintenance
- Report any equipment that does not fulfil the manufacturers operating criteria to the Lead practice nurse and/or maintenance person
- Liaise with Nursing Team when surgical stores require ordering
- Ensure that all stock is stored correctly as per COSHE regulations
Pathological Specimens & Investigatory Procedures
- Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples (when required), swabs, cervical smears
- All procedures requiring collection of pathological specimens are performed within agreed Practice protocols and in accordance with the Health & Safety Executive
- Adhering to IPC Guidelines
Administrative& Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
- Ensure that all patient information following consultations, registration, and/or including telephone encounters are recorded accurately on the computer, using EMIS and READ CODE as appropriate
- Attend and participate in practice nurse meetings as able.
- Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy
- To participate in the formulation of practice protocols in conjunction with the SHA and/or WICCG.
- Order and maintain supply of drugs used in surgery.
- Undertake and participate in Practice protocols
Research Projects
- Co-operate and support research undertaken by the Practice including the referral of suitable patients who may benefit as participants in research programmes
Student/Staff Education & Training
- Participate in the induction, education and training of all new members of practice staff including students of all disciplines where appropriate
Liaison
- Maintain effective liaison with other health care teams concerned with patient care as appropriate and with all other disciplines within the practice, exercising regard for patient confidentiality at all time
Professional Development
- Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study day as deemed useful or necessary for professional development. Ensure PIN number is always valid
- Receive clinical supervision to further develop reflective skills resulting in increased clinical effectiveness in practice (dependent on organisational need)
- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
- Ensure mandatory eLearning modules completed in a timely manner when due
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake and gain competence in some or all of the following clinical work, as required by the Lead Nurse and in conjunction with the needs of the practice:
- Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
- Dressing and removal of sutures
- Primary and secondary prevention
- Travel Immunisations and Vaccinations
- Ear syringing
- Essential hypertension/CKD/CHD
- Cervical smears
- Contraception uncomplicated Pill checks
- Elderly health assessments
- Electrocardiograms (ECGs) in the absence of an HCA
- Random blood tests
- Urinalysis
- Audiology
- ABPI
- Cervical Cytology Course
- Travel Immunisation and Vaccination course
- Long terms conditions (Diabetes, Chronic Respiratory Illness etc)
- Adhere to code of professional conduct as stipulated by governing body
- Home Visits as per Practice/Operational needs
Supplies & Equipment
- Ensure that equipment is used and stored as per manufacturers recommendation
- Demonstrate awareness of due dates on equipment requiring calibration and/or maintenance
- Report any equipment that does not fulfil the manufacturers operating criteria to the Lead practice nurse and/or maintenance person
- Liaise with Nursing Team when surgical stores require ordering
- Ensure that all stock is stored correctly as per COSHE regulations
Pathological Specimens & Investigatory Procedures
- Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples (when required), swabs, cervical smears
- All procedures requiring collection of pathological specimens are performed within agreed Practice protocols and in accordance with the Health & Safety Executive
- Adhering to IPC Guidelines
Administrative& Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
- Ensure that all patient information following consultations, registration, and/or including telephone encounters are recorded accurately on the computer, using EMIS and READ CODE as appropriate
- Attend and participate in practice nurse meetings as able.
- Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy
- To participate in the formulation of practice protocols in conjunction with the SHA and/or WICCG.
- Order and maintain supply of drugs used in surgery.
- Undertake and participate in Practice protocols
Research Projects
- Co-operate and support research undertaken by the Practice including the referral of suitable patients who may benefit as participants in research programmes
Student/Staff Education & Training
- Participate in the induction, education and training of all new members of practice staff including students of all disciplines where appropriate
Liaison
- Maintain effective liaison with other health care teams concerned with patient care as appropriate and with all other disciplines within the practice, exercising regard for patient confidentiality at all time
Professional Development
- Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study day as deemed useful or necessary for professional development. Ensure PIN number is always valid
- Receive clinical supervision to further develop reflective skills resulting in increased clinical effectiveness in practice (dependent on organisational need)
- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
- Ensure mandatory eLearning modules completed in a timely manner when due
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Understanding of Primary Care
Experience
Essential
- Clinical skills
- Experience of working in a healthcare or similar environment
- Experience of working with the public
Desirable
- Chronic Disease Management
- Smears
- INR
- Immunisations
- Dressings
Skills
Essential
- IT Skills
- Ability to prioritise work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organised
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to undertake & implement training
- Ability to follow protocols procedures & guidelines
Desirable
- Understanding of QOF, CQC and enhanced services
- Experience of using EMIS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Understanding of Primary Care
Experience
Essential
- Clinical skills
- Experience of working in a healthcare or similar environment
- Experience of working with the public
Desirable
- Chronic Disease Management
- Smears
- INR
- Immunisations
- Dressings
Skills
Essential
- IT Skills
- Ability to prioritise work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organised
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to undertake & implement training
- Ability to follow protocols procedures & guidelines
Desirable
- Understanding of QOF, CQC and enhanced services
- Experience of using EMIS
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).
