Practice Nurse

Alma Road Surgery

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Job summary

Experienced Practice Nurse

The Alma Road Surgery Romsey has a vacancy for an experienced Practice Nurse with Chronic Disease management particularly Diabetes and Asthma to join our busy and friendly Nursing Team.

25 to 30 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday however negotiable)

Pay dependant on experience.

The role includes long term condition reviews (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma), Wound care, Cervical Screening, Contraception, Travel & Child Immunisations.

The Alma Road Surgery is in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Southampton and the New Forest with a list size of 15,700 patients.

We have 11 GPs, 4 Practice Nurses, Respiratory Nurse Lead, 2 Healthcare Assistants and 2 Phlebotomists.

Staff benefit from a morning and afternoon coffee break, social events, birthday leave and a friendly and supportive team culture.

Informal visits to the Practice are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Title: Practice Nurse

Responsible to: Practice Nurse Manager

Hours: 25- 30 hours per week

Objective: To assess the nursing needs of patients and provide appropriate care/treatment adhering to practice policy and in accordance with NMC guidelines

Duties: The main duties are:

Minor and Complex wound care / ulcer care

Compression Dressings

Medical injections B12, Prostap, MH injections etc

ECGs

Removal of sutures

Venesection

To document the process of assessment, need and delivery of care

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice following national, local and practice guidelines

To attend study sessions in order to keep up to date with current trends

To be willing to provide cover due to sickness or holiday

To comply with the Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times

To adhere to Practice policies for record keeping

Any other duty appropriate to the role as requested by the Practice Nurse Manager

This Job Description is a guide to the duties required and may be amended if circumstances change and following discussion with the post-holder.

About us

The Alma Road Surgery is in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Southampton and the New Forest with a list size of 15,700 patients.

We have 11 GPs, 4 Practice Nurses, Respiratory Nurse Lead, 2 Healthcare Assistants and 2 Phlebotomists.

Staff benefit from a morning and afternoon coffee break, social events, birthday leave and a friendly and supportive team culture.

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5031-24-0000

Job locations

Alma Road Surgery

Alma Road

Romsey

Hampshire

SO51 8ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

Title: Practice Nurse

Responsible to: Practice Nurse Manager

Hours: 25- 30 hours per week

Objective: To assess the nursing needs of patients and provide appropriate care/treatment adhering to practice policy and in accordance with NMC guidelines

Duties: The main duties are:

Minor and Complex wound care / ulcer care

Compression Dressings

Medical injections B12, Prostap, MH injections etc

ECGs

Removal of Sutures

Venesection

To document the process of assessment, need and delivery of care

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice following national, local and practice guidelines

To attend study sessions in order to keep up to date with current trends

To be willing to provide cover due to sickness or holiday

To comply with the Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times

To adhere to Practice policies for record keeping

Any other duty appropriate to the role as requested by the Practice Nurse Manager

This Job Description is a guide to the duties required and may be amended if circumstances change and following discussion with the post-holder.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Title: Practice Nurse

Responsible to: Practice Nurse Manager

Hours: 25- 30 hours per week

Objective: To assess the nursing needs of patients and provide appropriate care/treatment adhering to practice policy and in accordance with NMC guidelines

Duties: The main duties are:

Minor and Complex wound care / ulcer care

Compression Dressings

Medical injections B12, Prostap, MH injections etc

ECGs

Removal of Sutures

Venesection

To document the process of assessment, need and delivery of care

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice following national, local and practice guidelines

To attend study sessions in order to keep up to date with current trends

To be willing to provide cover due to sickness or holiday

To comply with the Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times

To adhere to Practice policies for record keeping

Any other duty appropriate to the role as requested by the Practice Nurse Manager

This Job Description is a guide to the duties required and may be amended if circumstances change and following discussion with the post-holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Friendly and welcoming
  • Pleasant and articulate
  • Smart in appearance
  • Educated to GCE/GCSE standard in core subjects
  • Good Level of IT Competency
  • Good telephone and face to face communication skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Able to work and keep calm under pressure
  • An understanding of the need for strict confidentiality
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work without direct supervision
  • Able to be flexible and work at desired times especially during busy periods
  • Registered with the NMC

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Chronic Disease Management particularly Diabetes and Asthma

Desirable

  • Experienced in Primacy Care Nursing desirable
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Friendly and welcoming
  • Pleasant and articulate
  • Smart in appearance
  • Educated to GCE/GCSE standard in core subjects
  • Good Level of IT Competency
  • Good telephone and face to face communication skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Able to work and keep calm under pressure
  • An understanding of the need for strict confidentiality
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work without direct supervision
  • Able to be flexible and work at desired times especially during busy periods
  • Registered with the NMC

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Chronic Disease Management particularly Diabetes and Asthma

Desirable

  • Experienced in Primacy Care Nursing 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Alma Road Surgery

Address

Alma Road Surgery

Alma Road

Romsey

Hampshire

SO51 8ED


Employer's website

https://www.almaroad.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Alma Road Surgery

Address

Alma Road Surgery

Alma Road

Romsey

Hampshire

SO51 8ED


Employer's website

https://www.almaroad.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Mary Orgill

mary.orgill@nhs.net

+01794528517

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5031-24-0000

Job locations

Alma Road Surgery

Alma Road

Romsey

Hampshire

SO51 8ED


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