Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Practice Nurse to join our group surgery.
The surgery consists of 16,000 patients, between two GP practices on a single site, in a centrally based location with a diverse population. The GPs are complimented by a large team that includes five Practice Nurses, two Health Care Support workers, and exceptional management and administrative support.
The successful candidate will be hardworking, adaptable, and reliable. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, a dedicated team member who can work constructively with all members of the practice team.
For further information please contact Kath Morgan, Practice Manager or Clair Usher, Assistant Practice Manager on 01792 572110/572120
Closing Date: 11th August 2023
Main duties of the job
Essential Skills:travel and baby vaccinations, cervical screening, health promotion advice, and the management of long-term chronic conditions. Work will involve all general treatment room duties, housekeeping, administration duties, and supporting the clinical team and GPs.
Desired Skills:Diploma in diabetes qualification or equivalent and ARTP Spirometry trained including interpretation of results.
Opportunities for development.
About us
About Fforestfach Medical Centre Practice 1 (D Sartori)
Fforestfach Medical Centre is a well established GP Practice situated in the heart of Swansea, close to the Gower Peninsula. Located in an area of economic growth and with a diverse population. The group itself is made up of two Partnerships; Sartori & Partners and Bensusan & Partners, each with individual patient lists. We have 10 Partners, 4 salaried GP's and have a supportive clinical team of Practice Nurses, HCAs and an INR HCA, with excellent admin and Management support. We are part of Penderi cluster with a growing MDT and patient services. We are a highly respected teaching Practice for GP Registrars and Medical Students. Many of our Partners have gone on to work for us after training. Our growing practice list sizes are 7,600 and 6,600 respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
See job spec attached
Job Responsibilities:
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with known long-term conditions.
Proactively identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long-term conditions.
Support Diabetes management clinics.
Undertake chronic disease management clinics.
Assess problems presented opportunistically by patients.
Minor illness consultations working to Practice protocols.
Travel immunisation and advice.
Offer advice and administer childhood and adult vaccinations under patient group directions according to national immunisation programmes.
Offer health promotion and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise.
Perform ECGs
Perform ear irrigation
Perform cervical cytology smear tests
Perform venepuncture
Wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines.
Suture removal.
Assist in the provision of minor surgery.
Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.
Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.
Ensure infection control and cold chain guidelines are maintained.
Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including Safeguarding Children
Assist with the management of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, sterilisation and emergency equipment.
Confidentiality of information gained at work must be preserved at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
See job spec attached
Job Responsibilities:
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with known long-term conditions.
Proactively identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long-term conditions.
Support Diabetes management clinics.
Undertake chronic disease management clinics.
Assess problems presented opportunistically by patients.
Minor illness consultations working to Practice protocols.
Travel immunisation and advice.
Offer advice and administer childhood and adult vaccinations under patient group directions according to national immunisation programmes.
Offer health promotion and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise.
Perform ECGs
Perform ear irrigation
Perform cervical cytology smear tests
Perform venepuncture
Wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines.
Suture removal.
Assist in the provision of minor surgery.
Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.
Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.
Ensure infection control and cold chain guidelines are maintained.
Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including Safeguarding Children
Assist with the management of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, sterilisation and emergency equipment.
Confidentiality of information gained at work must be preserved at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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- Experience Specifications
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- Additional Criteria
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification Specifications
- Essential
- See job spec
- Desirable
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- Experience Specifications
- Essential
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- Desirable
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- Additional Criteria
- Essential
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- Desirable
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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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).