Job summary
Working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the
post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the
entitled patient population. The practice nurse will be responsible for a
number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health
promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well
man clinics, as well as supporting the practice management team in the
reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice
nurse.
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care
as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Cytology
Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
Removal of Sutures
New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
Travel Clinic
ECGs
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
Venepuncture
Hypertension Management
Ear syringing
Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are
being examined by another clinician
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and
Contraception.
Following agreed clinical protocols with
referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
About us
We are thrilled to announce that Gelligear Surgery is now under new management!
As part of our commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community, we're embarking on an exciting journey of enhancement and innovation.
At Gelligear Surgery, patient health and well-being will remain our top priority. With our new management team in place, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care while introducing fresh initiatives to better serve you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and
GPs
Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items
as required
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by
another clinician.
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and
treatment rooms
Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by
partners and Practice Manager
Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
Ordering of stock from the District Hospital
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate
records
A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or
errors within the range of assigned tasks
DOAC Monitoring Books
Recalls & Searches
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when
required.
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post which
could include knowledge and procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and
GPs
Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items
as required
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by
another clinician.
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and
treatment rooms
Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by
partners and Practice Manager
Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
Ordering of stock from the District Hospital
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate
records
A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or
errors within the range of assigned tasks
DOAC Monitoring Books
Recalls & Searches
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when
required.
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post which
could include knowledge and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Respiratory Diseases
- Diabetes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Respiratory Diseases
- Diabetes
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).