Job summary
Lowfield Medical Centre is a small
friendly and innovative practice situated at the heart of Dartford with a current
list of over 7200 patients and with the new development in the area we are
looking for a Practice Nurse to join us and provide care to the local
population. Lowfield Medical Centre is a training practice and encourages staff
development among its multi-disciplinary team.
The
focus of this role is the delivery of general practice nursing for patients
with long-term conditions and implementation of health prevention programmes. The
nurse will work with the team in a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
To provide basic and
higher levels of nursing care as needed for patients including running specific clinics
eg respiratory, diabetes, family planning, child immunisations and travel clinics.
To provide care for
wounds, ear irrigation, venepuncture, ECGs and 24 hour ECG/BP equipment etc.
Dealing with patients as
they present routinely or as emergencies, assessing patients individual needs
and treatment or referring as appropriate.
Immunisations and
vaccinations.
Accurately recording all
results on the computer and ensuring familiarity and understanding of the requirements of the GMS
contract.
Assisting with meeting
QOF targets.
Being familiar with
emergency equipment and procedures, maintaining a high standard of safety at all times with regard
to checking equipment and drugs and restocking and servicing as necessary.
Being familiar with
local infection control procedures.
Being aware of Treatment
Room protocols and taking part in their regular updating.
Ensuring that patients
are treated with due regard to privacy and confidentiality.
Liaising with nurse
colleagues and doctors where necessary.
About us
We are a busy NHS Training Practice in the centre of
Dartford with just over 7200 patients. We have 4 General Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses and 1 HCAs, 1 GP Assistant, and 10 members of staff within the Management,
Secretarial, Reception and Administrative Teams.
The practice has many AARS staff that are employed via the PCN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience and Knowledge
Essential Desirable
Competency in basic
nursing duties required for the role
Experience of INR,
family planning, cervical cytology, immunisation, travel clinic and chronic disease management
Specific nursing
skills/qualifications relevant to the post including respiratory, spirometry, INR, family planning, cervical
cytology, wound care immunisations, and travel clinic, chronic disease management
Knowledge of EMIS Web
preferable
Skills and Abilities
Essential Desirable
Excellent assessment
skills
Understanding of chronic
disease presentations
Good decision making,
communication and organisation skills
Understanding of
vaccinations and immunisations for children and adults
Excellent interpersonal
skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels
Good IT skills to enable
accurate recording of consultations
Committed to ongoing
development
Adaptable and flexible
to work additional hours if required
Ability to work under
pressure
A team player
Enthusiasm and energy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience and Knowledge
Essential Desirable
Competency in basic
nursing duties required for the role
Experience of INR,
family planning, cervical cytology, immunisation, travel clinic and chronic disease management
Specific nursing
skills/qualifications relevant to the post including respiratory, spirometry, INR, family planning, cervical
cytology, wound care immunisations, and travel clinic, chronic disease management
Knowledge of EMIS Web
preferable
Skills and Abilities
Essential Desirable
Excellent assessment
skills
Understanding of chronic
disease presentations
Good decision making,
communication and organisation skills
Understanding of
vaccinations and immunisations for children and adults
Excellent interpersonal
skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels
Good IT skills to enable
accurate recording of consultations
Committed to ongoing
development
Adaptable and flexible
to work additional hours if required
Ability to work under
pressure
A team player
Enthusiasm and energy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
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).