Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a professional
, friendly and enthusiastic experienced general registered nurse to join our
team for maternity cover from November. Ideally with varied experience in a primary care setting. 30-37.5hrs over 4-5 days weekly. 6-12 months depending of cover needs.
Successful
applicants are required to provide a standard disclosure barring service check.
Employer will meet disclosure expense.
Main duties of the job
Work will vary depending on the skills and knowledge of the individual;
Typically our nurses undertake the following;
Cervical smears swabs and other womens health , Wound care, ulcer care, dopplers
Removal of sutures, travel imms, ECGs , Asthma/COPD management, Chronic disease management, diabetic feet checks, lifestyle advice, contraception reviews, Child and Adult immunisations, Venepuncture (10 years+) , Near patient testing (INR) . Chaperone.
About us
We are a 4 partner 9 GP training practice with 3 GP trainers, and a IP pharmacist who supervises pharmacist trainees.We offer a supportive environment for furthering skills and knowledge. Therefore the role maysuit a nurse with development aspirations.We are a two site practice, 10,100 patients, working out of modern premises with good links to the A470 corridor. Salary depending on skills and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description could vary depending on the skills and qualifications of the individual but may include
- INR near patient testing/Dosing.
- Womens health and Cytology
- Wound care / ulcer care/Dopplers
- Routine immunizations
- Childhood immunisations
- Travel Clinic Immunisations
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Chronic disease management (including diabetic foot checks)
- Hypertension Management
- Respiratory Management / Spirometry
- Venepuncture
- Removal of Sutures / staples
- Chaperoning
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurse or GPs as appropriate
- ECGs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description could vary depending on the skills and qualifications of the individual but may include
- INR near patient testing/Dosing.
- Womens health and Cytology
- Wound care / ulcer care/Dopplers
- Routine immunizations
- Childhood immunisations
- Travel Clinic Immunisations
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Chronic disease management (including diabetic foot checks)
- Hypertension Management
- Respiratory Management / Spirometry
- Venepuncture
- Removal of Sutures / staples
- Chaperoning
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurse or GPs as appropriate
- ECGs
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Experience of working with guidelines, protocols, patient group directions and patient
- specific directions
- Leadership and management experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary Care
- Experience of EMIS clinical system, and other clinical systems
- DAWN, GPTR, WCCG, Welsh Immunisation system (WIS)
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be a Registered General Nurse with NMC [Adult &Children]
- Certificates in travel health, child and adult vaccinations and immunisations, cervical cytology, chronic disease management, wound care, venepuncture, ECG/Doppler
- Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Minor illness qualification and experience [Desirable]
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Experience of working with guidelines, protocols, patient group directions and patient
- specific directions
- Leadership and management experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary Care
- Experience of EMIS clinical system, and other clinical systems
- DAWN, GPTR, WCCG, Welsh Immunisation system (WIS)
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be a Registered General Nurse with NMC [Adult &Children]
- Certificates in travel health, child and adult vaccinations and immunisations, cervical cytology, chronic disease management, wound care, venepuncture, ECG/Doppler
- Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Minor illness qualification and experience [Desirable]
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).
