Job summary
Derby
Road Practice Suffolk Primary Care
Practice Nurse Full Time
The Derby Road
Practice have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our
expanding multi-disciplinary team. A
forward thinking practice, we are looking for a dedicated Practice Nurse who is
interested in working differently.
Previous experience or interest in respiratory conditions is desirable
not essential as training could be given to the right candidate.
This is a 37.5 hour per week role, working Mon 8am-6pm,Tues 8am-5.30pm, Thu 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-6pm.
We can offer:
A competitive salary
25 days annual leave
plus Bank Holidays pro rata
Regular support and
mentoring
If you are
looking for a new opportunity then we could be it. Our team comprised of GP Partners, Salaried
GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Paramedics, Clinical
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians as well as a skilled and supportive non
clinical team is looking forward to meeting you.
For
more information and to arrange a visit, please contact Karen Jackson, Head of
Operations at karen.jackson42@nhs.net
shortlisting will take place 12th June with interviews on 20th June.
The interview panel will consist of a minimum of 2 people.
Main duties of the job
Provides care directly to
patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
To undertake general nursing
duties within the nursing team, including:
o Immunisations/Baby Imms
o Cervical smears
o Contraception advice and pill
checks
About us
SPC is an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP
surgeries.
Doctors and practice staff share
resources and work together to ensure patients continue to receive high quality
healthcare.
Suffolk Primary Care is
committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will
ideally be fully vaccinated against Covid.
Benefits of working for SPC
include:
NHS Pension Scheme
The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme
Life insurance
Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension
Ill health benefits
20% employer contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Scheme
No deposit
No credit check
Fully comprehensive insurance
Servicing and tyres
Breakdown cover
Up to £2,000 contribution from SPC subject to conditions
Proper Pay & Cost of Living
Benefits
Living Wage Foundation Accredited
GP Remote Working
Eye Care Vouchers Health Service
Discounts
Annual Leave - Minimum 33 days including bank holidays FTE with enhancements
for long service
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity terms
High street discounts through our own online portal
Technology and Homewares Salary Sacrifice schemes with Currys and John Lewis
Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Gym Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list,
including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post
holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties
undertaken. The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.
Key Responsibilities
Provides care directly to
patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
To undertake general nursing
duties within the nursing team, including:
o Immunisations/Baby Imms
o Cervical smears
o Contraception advice and pill
checks
o Spirometry
o Diabetes with Warwick diploma or
similar
o Treatment room
o Chronic disease management
particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
o To work to practice protocols and
guidelines.
Main
tasks and responsibilities:
Provide general and specific
Health assessment and screening to
the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral
to general practitioners as necessary.
Advise patients on general health
and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary
Provide nursing treatments to
patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed
protocols.
Implement a systematic approach to
care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and
safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.
Assist with the development of work practices within
agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list,
including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post
holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties
undertaken. The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.
Key Responsibilities
Provides care directly to
patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
To undertake general nursing
duties within the nursing team, including:
o Immunisations/Baby Imms
o Cervical smears
o Contraception advice and pill
checks
o Spirometry
o Diabetes with Warwick diploma or
similar
o Treatment room
o Chronic disease management
particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
o To work to practice protocols and
guidelines.
Main
tasks and responsibilities:
Provide general and specific
Health assessment and screening to
the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral
to general practitioners as necessary.
Advise patients on general health
and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary
Provide nursing treatments to
patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed
protocols.
Implement a systematic approach to
care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and
safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.
Assist with the development of work practices within
agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to check and re-check work to ensure high levels of accuracy
- Ability to work on repetitive and regular tasks
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to escalate problems/issues as required
Desirable
- Experience of working within Primary Care or healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to check and re-check work to ensure high levels of accuracy
- Ability to work on repetitive and regular tasks
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to escalate problems/issues as required
Desirable
- Experience of working within Primary Care or healthcare setting
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).
