Job summary
This is an
exciting opportunity for a motivated and caring practice nurse to join our
highly rated GP surgery based in the Priorswood area of Taunton.
We have a
practice list of 6400 patients working from a large purpose-built surgery, with 3 large treatment rooms and 9 clinic rooms.
A
teaching practice, with GP registrars, medical and nurse students there is
opportunity for clinical skills advancement and training with monthly
educational/clinical/nurse team meetings.
Reporting
to and supported by the lead ANP nurse you will work alongside our GPs, Clinical
Pharmacists and Nursing Team. The successful candidate will provide all treatment
room duties, long term condition care and support CQC compliance.
This
is a permanent position of 20 hours a week minimum, additional hours can be considered.
Competitive salary based on competencies/qualifications
and experience.
Main duties of the job
Long
term condition management, in particular Asthma and COPD
Vaccinations
and immunisations
Cervical
screening
Treatment Room
Assisting
minor surgery and coil fittings including aseptic technique
About us
Lyngford Park
Surgery is a well organised practice on the outskirts of Taunton town centre. The practice
multidisciplinary team includes 5 GPs (3 GP partners), lead ANP nurse, 2 practice
nurses, HCA, trainee nurse associate, 2 clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technician,
plus reception and admin team. We have additional healthcare professionals who work
on site with us providing a range of services from physiotherapy, MSK and a paediatric
mental health support worker.
The practice is
well regarded and supportive of continuing professional development.
You would be
supported by Sam Mcloughlin, lead nurse, who has extensive experience in long term conditions care and is a qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Sam has a dual
role as PCN lead nurse in West Somerset.
We use EMIS as our
clinical software and full training will be given if required.
We are an inclusive
team, starting each day with a 10 minute huddle in reception for all clinicians
and non-clinical staff. Hold monthly team and multidisciplinary team meetings
and away days. In July we hosted a practice open day for patients and the local
community in conjunction with the Patient Participation Group.
Informal visits and/or telephone enquiries about the role are welcomed. Please contact jayne.folwarski@nhs.net Practice Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse
PLACE OF WORK: Lyngford Park Surgery
REPORTS TO: Lead Nurse
HOURS OF WORK: Minimum 20 hours a week
Job Summary:
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Practice Manager and GPs, such tasks may include:
- Wound care / ulcer care
- Removal of Sutures and Clips
- New Patient Medicals
- Urinalysis and associated laboratory tests
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- Blood pressure measurements Manual and Automatic
- Routine immunisations
- Depot injections
- Travel health Assessment and Vaccination Skills
- Long term condition management, in particular Asthma and COPD
- Cervical screening
- Childhood and adult immunisation programs
- Family planning and female health
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings including aseptic technique
- Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
- Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
- Undertaking housekeeping duties including general tidiness and cleanliness of nursing and treatment rooms and stock management
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse
PLACE OF WORK: Lyngford Park Surgery
REPORTS TO: Lead Nurse
HOURS OF WORK: Minimum 20 hours a week
Job Summary:
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Practice Manager and GPs, such tasks may include:
- Wound care / ulcer care
- Removal of Sutures and Clips
- New Patient Medicals
- Urinalysis and associated laboratory tests
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- Blood pressure measurements Manual and Automatic
- Routine immunisations
- Depot injections
- Travel health Assessment and Vaccination Skills
- Long term condition management, in particular Asthma and COPD
- Cervical screening
- Childhood and adult immunisation programs
- Family planning and female health
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings including aseptic technique
- Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
- Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
- Undertaking housekeeping duties including general tidiness and cleanliness of nursing and treatment rooms and stock management
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contributing to the production of applicable healthcare policies
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills including EMIS web
- Understanding of nursing governance and how it impacts care
Desirable
- Experience of long-term condition programmes, particularly Asthma and COPD
- Experience of quality improvement and audit
- Experience of patient group directions and patient specific directions
- Experience of general treatment room skills including basic observations and wound care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Minimum of two years post registration experience in primary care
- NMC pin and up to date revalidation
Desirable
- Cervical screening
- Long term condition diploma in disease areas such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD or CHD
- Experience with national adult and childhood immunisation programs
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team and to communicate effectively with patients, carers and practice colleagues
- Ability to work without direct supervision and to determine own workload priorities
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and support to patients
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic about primary care
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Driving Licence
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contributing to the production of applicable healthcare policies
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills including EMIS web
- Understanding of nursing governance and how it impacts care
Desirable
- Experience of long-term condition programmes, particularly Asthma and COPD
- Experience of quality improvement and audit
- Experience of patient group directions and patient specific directions
- Experience of general treatment room skills including basic observations and wound care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Minimum of two years post registration experience in primary care
- NMC pin and up to date revalidation
Desirable
- Cervical screening
- Long term condition diploma in disease areas such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD or CHD
- Experience with national adult and childhood immunisation programs
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team and to communicate effectively with patients, carers and practice colleagues
- Ability to work without direct supervision and to determine own workload priorities
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and support to patients
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic about primary care
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Driving Licence
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).
