Job summary
We have an exciting
opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly and experienced team on a fixed term contract,
part of the Barnsley PCN. Reporting to the Lead Nurse and supported in
practice by an ANP and/or GP, this role will deliver practice nursing services and
care to the practice population at our Grimethorpe site. They will provide care
within the boundaries of their role as part of a multidisciplinary team,
focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term
conditions, health prevention and screening activities. You will be joining a
fantastic team of supportive colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Main duties and tasks may include but are not limited to:
-
Cervical smears
-
Chronic Disease Management
-
COPD/Asthma
-
Removal of sutures
-
Urinalysis
-
Peak flow readings
-
Venepuncture
-
Blood pressure measurements
-
Ear Care
-
Routine childhood and adult immunisations
-
Requesting basic pathology tests, for example
urine culture, swabs
-
Following agreed clinical protocols with
referral to GPs as appropriate
-
Administration of Depo injections, Zoladex, B12
-
Contraception Pill reviews
-
Leading Infection Control
-
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the
nurses and GPs
-
Maintaining nurses rooms, stocking and rotating
items as required
-
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being
examined by another clinician (when required)
-
Undertake housekeeping duties including, general
tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
-
Ordering of stock
-
Participation in administrative systems in the
practice including QOF/IIF/ PDA
-
At all times there will be a need to maintain
accurate records
-
A duty to advise GPs of potential problems or
errors within the range of assigned tasks
-
Attend and participate in our monthly governance
meetings when required.
About us
Launched in 2015,
Barnsley Healthcare Federation (BHF) is a not-for-profit Community Interest
Company which aims to improve and enhance the way in which primary care at
scale is delivered within Barnsley. Drawing upon the knowledge and expertise of
health professionals from across the borough, our vision is to deliver a robust
publicly funded health and social care service which meets the needs of the
local community. We believe that regardless of location or need, every patient
should receive the same high standard of care, at times when they need it most.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a
team player who is able to assist in and perform routine tasks related to
patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. They will ideally
have experience within chronic disease management, COPD and Asthma. Experience
in diabetes would be advantageous. The applicant must be self-motivated and
adaptable to work within a changing NHS and to thrive with the demand of
working in a busy GP practice.
Main duties and tasks may include but are not limited to:
-
Cervical smears
-
Chronic Disease Management
-
COPD/Asthma
-
Removal of sutures
-
Urinalysis
-
Peak flow readings
-
Venepuncture
-
Blood pressure measurements
-
Ear Care
-
Routine childhood and adult immunisations
-
Requesting basic pathology tests, for example
urine culture, swabs
-
Following agreed clinical protocols with
referral to GPs as appropriate
-
Administration of Depo injections, Zoladex, B12
-
Contraception Pill reviews
-
Leading Infection Control
-
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the
nurses and GPs
-
Maintaining nurses rooms, stocking and rotating
items as required
-
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being
examined by another clinician (when required)
-
Undertake housekeeping duties including, general
tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
-
Ordering of stock
-
Participation in administrative systems in the
practice including QOF/IIF/ PDA
-
At all times there will be a need to maintain
accurate records
-
A duty to advise GPs of potential problems or
errors within the range of assigned tasks
-
Attend and participate in our monthly governance
meetings when required.
The ideal candidate
will have a commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nurse care
and to keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.
It is essential that they have the experience of working in accordance with the
NMC Code of Professional Conduct, working within a Primary Care Environment and
experience of EMIS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a
team player who is able to assist in and perform routine tasks related to
patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. They will ideally
have experience within chronic disease management, COPD and Asthma. Experience
in diabetes would be advantageous. The applicant must be self-motivated and
adaptable to work within a changing NHS and to thrive with the demand of
working in a busy GP practice.
Main duties and tasks may include but are not limited to:
-
Cervical smears
-
Chronic Disease Management
-
COPD/Asthma
-
Removal of sutures
-
Urinalysis
-
Peak flow readings
-
Venepuncture
-
Blood pressure measurements
-
Ear Care
-
Routine childhood and adult immunisations
-
Requesting basic pathology tests, for example
urine culture, swabs
-
Following agreed clinical protocols with
referral to GPs as appropriate
-
Administration of Depo injections, Zoladex, B12
-
Contraception Pill reviews
-
Leading Infection Control
-
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the
nurses and GPs
-
Maintaining nurses rooms, stocking and rotating
items as required
-
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being
examined by another clinician (when required)
-
Undertake housekeeping duties including, general
tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
-
Ordering of stock
-
Participation in administrative systems in the
practice including QOF/IIF/ PDA
-
At all times there will be a need to maintain
accurate records
-
A duty to advise GPs of potential problems or
errors within the range of assigned tasks
-
Attend and participate in our monthly governance
meetings when required.
The ideal candidate
will have a commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nurse care
and to keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.
It is essential that they have the experience of working in accordance with the
NMC Code of Professional Conduct, working within a Primary Care Environment and
experience of EMIS.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 years post registration experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate knowledge base
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 years post registration experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate knowledge base
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
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).
