Treatment Room Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments and provide treatment room services, including wound care, dressings, and minor procedures.
• Administer vaccinations, injections, and other medications as required.
• Support chronic disease management by monitoring and reviewing patients with long-term conditions.
• Assist in the management of treatment room stock and supplies, ensuring availability and proper storage.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Provide health education and advice to patients, promoting healthy lifestyles and self-care.
• Collaborate with GPs, the lead nurse, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring compliance with national safety standards.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Person Specification:
• Qualifications:
• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience:
• Experience in a treatment room or similar clinical setting is desirable.
• Experience in administering vaccinations and wound care is advantageous.
• Skills and Abilities:
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of treatment room procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using electronic patient records and IT systems.
• Personal Attributes:
• Compassionate and patient-focused, with a commitment to delivering high-quality care.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• A positive attitude and a team player, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Desirable

• Experience in a treatment room or similar clinical setting is desirable but.
• Experience in administering vaccinations and wound care is advantageous.

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

The Newman Practice

Address

Dr Newmans Surgery

36 Parkstone Road

Poole

Dorset

BH15 2PG

Employer's website

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