Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting, new challenge? Would you like to pursue a career as a General Practice Treatment room Nurse in Primary Care?
Staffa Health are looking to recruit a Treatment Room Nurse to join our dynamic forward-thinking team for 16-20 hours per week
We are seeking team players to work within an outstanding team, with a flexible approach to work and a keenness to learn.
You will be required to work as part of the practice team to facilitate the provision of nursing services and to implement care for patients who are registered with the practice.
To
carry our nursing procedures, technical measurements, investigations,
immunisations, and health promotion advice as appropriate, for patients under
the indirect supervision of the nurse manager.
Main duties of the job
- Assess patients' health
needs and develop care plans to meet their needs.
- Undertake nursing procedures
- Take part in the screening
for, and maintenance of treatment for long term conditions according to
the protocols of the practice, referring to other health professionals as
appropriate e.g. diabetes screening, follow up investigations, blood
pressure measurement.
- Administer and monitor
medication including issue of medication within Patient Group Directions
and according to individual prescription instructions e.g. Zoladex,
Mycrisin, Travel vaccinations, rheumatology drug monitoring.
- Actively engage patients and
carers in the management of health problems and actions to improve health
by providing health education and support according to practice and
national guidelines e.g. obesity management, smoking cessation, travel
health advice.
About us
We are a large, supportive, friendly and innovative practice, with a focus on
the highest quality of care for our patients. We are rated as an outstanding practice by the Care
Quality Commission
Situated in a semi-rural
community, close to the Peak District we have 17,234 patients, we provide
services over 3 sites and utilise the clinical system SystmOne. We are a training practice for Trainee GPs, medical
students and student nurses. We are a pro-active and innovative practice and
this role provides a great opportunity for you to make a difference through the
support you provide to the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In
conjunction with other nurse team members, provide nursing care for the
following areas:
- Wound care
- Venepuncture
- Aural care
- Immunisations for adults
- INR monitoring and using supporting
software to advise patients of warfarin doses.
- Travel vaccinations
assessing the requirement and schedule for vaccination and implementing a
plan for delivery.
- Investigations as instructed
by other clinicians and interpreting results where appropriate e.g.
vaginal swabs, wound swabs, blood tests, assisting with minor operations
and intrauterine device fitting, supporting patients, preparing and
disposing of equipment, record keeping and offering appropriate follow up.
Health
Screening
- In conjunction with other
team members provide screening for patients, implement management plans
and/or refer patients as appropriate to other health professionals within
the practice team e.g.
- Hypertension screening
- Contraceptive screening
checks
- Cervical screening
Job description
Job responsibilities
In
conjunction with other nurse team members, provide nursing care for the
following areas:
- Wound care
- Venepuncture
- Aural care
- Immunisations for adults
- INR monitoring and using supporting
software to advise patients of warfarin doses.
- Travel vaccinations
assessing the requirement and schedule for vaccination and implementing a
plan for delivery.
- Investigations as instructed
by other clinicians and interpreting results where appropriate e.g.
vaginal swabs, wound swabs, blood tests, assisting with minor operations
and intrauterine device fitting, supporting patients, preparing and
disposing of equipment, record keeping and offering appropriate follow up.
Health
Screening
- In conjunction with other
team members provide screening for patients, implement management plans
and/or refer patients as appropriate to other health professionals within
the practice team e.g.
- Hypertension screening
- Contraceptive screening
checks
- Cervical screening
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Good standard of general education - GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent
- 2. Registered Nurse
- 3. Membership of professional body
Desirable
- 1. Supervisory Management or mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- 1. Practical experience of working with others
- 2. Experience of using own initiative and working autonomously
- 3. Practical experience of computerised recording systems
Desirable
- 1. Experience of working within a General Practice
- 2. Experience of working in a community setting
- 3. A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment
- 4. Some knowledge of the Practice clinical system (EMIS Web)
Skills
Essential
- 1. Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
- 2. IT skills
- 3. Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
- 4. Problem solving skills
- 5. Interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- 1. General Treatment Room (cytology, immunisations, ear care, wound management)
- 2. Leadership, supervision and training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Good standard of general education - GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent
- 2. Registered Nurse
- 3. Membership of professional body
Desirable
- 1. Supervisory Management or mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- 1. Practical experience of working with others
- 2. Experience of using own initiative and working autonomously
- 3. Practical experience of computerised recording systems
Desirable
- 1. Experience of working within a General Practice
- 2. Experience of working in a community setting
- 3. A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment
- 4. Some knowledge of the Practice clinical system (EMIS Web)
Skills
Essential
- 1. Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
- 2. IT skills
- 3. Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
- 4. Problem solving skills
- 5. Interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- 1. General Treatment Room (cytology, immunisations, ear care, wound management)
- 2. Leadership, supervision and training
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).