Job summary
An
excellent opportunity has arisen within North Curry Health Centre to join the
Primary Health Care Team.
We are a
friendly Dispensing Practice with a list size of just over 4,000 patients. With
3 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 6 Dispensers and a
reception/admin team of 8 staff, and a Practice Manager.
We are looking for someone familiar
with all aspects of primary care nursing and preferably up-to-date experience
of chronic disease management including asthma, COPD and diabetes. We use Ardens
templates and the EMIS Web clinical system to help maintain a high standard of
care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Salary is negotiable depending on
skills and experience. Benefits include an NHS Pension and five weeks annual
leave. Our successful candidate will be welcomed into a forward thinking,
supportive working environment with regular opportunities for training and
education.
Enquiries
or an informal surgery visit welcome. Please contact the Practice Manager or
Lead Nurse (Marinka Depledge) on 01823 490505 or emailreception.northcurryhc@nhs.net
About us
North Curry Health Centre is in a beautiful village between
the Somerset Levels and the Blackdown and Quantock Hills. It is near to Taunton
with its great rail and motorway links to the rest of the country and its
excellent schools.
It is a 3 partner rural dispensing practice
with a list size of just over 4,000 patients. We have a traditional
caring ethos, but also embrace technology. The partners maintain personal
patient lists and are keen to maintain continuity of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice
Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal
Medical Services to the patients of North Curry Health Centre.
Phlebotomy.
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine
culture, swabs.
Urinalysis.
ECGs.
Performing any investigatory procedure requested by
GPs.
Management of anticoagulation patients using
warfarin monitoring software.
Ear examination and irrigation.
Cervical sample taking.
Contraceptive advice.
Wound care and dressings.
Removal of sutures/clips.
Ulcer care and
dressings.
Doppler testing and stocking fit.
Routine childhood and adult immunisations following
patient group directions.
Travel advice and immunisation following patient
group directions.
Routine injections.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice
Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal
Medical Services to the patients of North Curry Health Centre.
Phlebotomy.
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine
culture, swabs.
Urinalysis.
ECGs.
Performing any investigatory procedure requested by
GPs.
Management of anticoagulation patients using
warfarin monitoring software.
Ear examination and irrigation.
Cervical sample taking.
Contraceptive advice.
Wound care and dressings.
Removal of sutures/clips.
Ulcer care and
dressings.
Doppler testing and stocking fit.
Routine childhood and adult immunisations following
patient group directions.
Travel advice and immunisation following patient
group directions.
Routine injections.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered.
- To hold professional indemnity insurance cover whilst employed by the Practice.
- To provide evidence of immunisation against Hepatitis B.
Other
Essential
- To work closely with administrative and clinical staff applying agreed policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the Practice.
- A commitment to the effective use of Practice and NHS resources.
- Attending and participating in Practice meetings when required to contribute to the effectiveness of the team.
Experience
Essential
- Maintaining a high professional standard of nursing care and keeping up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.
- Maintaining a written professional development plan and an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Maintaining familiarity with safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality with respect to patients, carers, Practice colleagues, other healthcare workers and information relating to the Practice as a business.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered.
- To hold professional indemnity insurance cover whilst employed by the Practice.
- To provide evidence of immunisation against Hepatitis B.
Other
Essential
- To work closely with administrative and clinical staff applying agreed policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the Practice.
- A commitment to the effective use of Practice and NHS resources.
- Attending and participating in Practice meetings when required to contribute to the effectiveness of the team.
Experience
Essential
- Maintaining a high professional standard of nursing care and keeping up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.
- Maintaining a written professional development plan and an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Maintaining familiarity with safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality with respect to patients, carers, Practice colleagues, other healthcare workers and information relating to the Practice as a business.
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).