Job summary
DR BATHLA AND PARTNERS
HOCKLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE & SOHO ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
PRACTICE NURSE LOCUM/SALARIED FLEXIBLE HOURS
(Excellent salary depending on
experience)
We are looking to
recruit a skilled practice nurse to join our dynamic and caring team. The ideal
candidate should be confident in the duties performed by nurses in general
practice including Cytology, Immunisation and Vaccinations, Chronic Disease
Management etc.
You will be keen to learn and develop with the
team, be flexible and enthusiastic and able to contribute ideas to improving
patient care.
As a Training
practice, we want an individual that wishes to develop into a more rounded
health care professional in keeping with the forever changing face of General
Practice.
The practice will
commit to support your professional development and invest in your future with
us.
Main duties of the job
To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
Treat patients with minor injuries
Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services
Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
Act as chaperone when required
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
To act as Infection Control Lead at the practice
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
Responsible for ordering, checking vaccinations levels and expiry dates of stock. Ensure emergency trolley and home visit bag are checked and all equipment and stock is up-to-date.
About us
Dr Bathla & Partners operate at 2 sites in Birmingham:
Soho Road Primary Health Care Centre - Hansdworth
Hockley Medical Practice Jewellery Quarter
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
Treat patients with minor injuries
Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services
Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
Act as chaperone when required
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
To act as Infection Control Lead at the practice
Administration
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans
Responsible for ordering, checking vaccinations levels and expiry dates of stock. Ensure emergency trolley and home visit bag are checked and all equipment and stock is up-to-date.
General
To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
Treat patients with minor injuries
Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services
Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
Act as chaperone when required
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
To act as Infection Control Lead at the practice
Administration
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans
Responsible for ordering, checking vaccinations levels and expiry dates of stock. Ensure emergency trolley and home visit bag are checked and all equipment and stock is up-to-date.
General
To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
- Cervical cytology qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working already in a GP practice
- Chronic disease management
- Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations
- Cervical cytology
- Several years post graduation experience
- Health promotion
- IT skills
Desirable
- Family planning
- Smoking cessation
- Evidence of recent updating in primary care
- Working with (Clinical system)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
- Cervical cytology qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working already in a GP practice
- Chronic disease management
- Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations
- Cervical cytology
- Several years post graduation experience
- Health promotion
- IT skills
Desirable
- Family planning
- Smoking cessation
- Evidence of recent updating in primary care
- Working with (Clinical system)
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).