Job summary
Salary Available on Application
15 hours a week
The post holder will be responsible for assessing, screening, treating and advising and educating patients,working as part of the primary health care team.
They will deliver a wide range range of defined patient care, including basic treatment room care, chronic disease management and contributing to health care promotions.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities of the role include
Patient consultations
Performing clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, administering injections, wound care.
Chronic Disease Management. Working with patients to mange conditions such as asthma and diabetes through regular reviews and education.
Health Promotion: Promoting healthy life styles, providing family planning advice, immunisations etc.
Collaborating with GPs to provide high quality care for patients.
About us
Meddygfa Star Surgery is a small, friendly, and well established rural dispensing GP practice, committed and proud of providing high quality, patient focused healthcare to our local community.
Working in a smaller GP practice offers the advantage of forging stronger patient relationships and a more intimate work environment.
A smaller practice fosters a stronger sense of teamwork and camaraderie among colleagues.
Please visit Practice website
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health education and advice to patients on a range of topics, such as healthy living and disease prevention.
Chronic disease management, Asthma, Diabetes, COPD etc.
Cervical cytology
Baby and Childhood immunisations
Wound care
ECG
Spirometry
Immunisations
Travel health
Anticoagulation management
Contraception checks
Phlebotomy
Smoking cessation
Ordering of vaccines
Supervising the Phlebotomist
Organising the Seasonal Flu campaign
Supporting the practice in contractually meeting clinical targets from NHS Wales
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and quality standards
Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring smooth flow of information within the practice.
Adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and practice protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health education and advice to patients on a range of topics, such as healthy living and disease prevention.
Chronic disease management, Asthma, Diabetes, COPD etc.
Cervical cytology
Baby and Childhood immunisations
Wound care
ECG
Spirometry
Immunisations
Travel health
Anticoagulation management
Contraception checks
Phlebotomy
Smoking cessation
Ordering of vaccines
Supervising the Phlebotomist
Organising the Seasonal Flu campaign
Supporting the practice in contractually meeting clinical targets from NHS Wales
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and quality standards
Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring smooth flow of information within the practice.
Adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and practice protocols.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
Desirable
- Welsh speaking desirable.
- Own transport is desirable, as the practice is situated in a rural area.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Current CPR training
- Level 2 child protection
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a similar job role within Primary Care
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions
- Awareness of accountability of own and others roles in a nurse led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
- Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Empathy and sensitivity in patient interactions.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to undertake further training needs
- Proficiency in relevant IT systems for example, Microsoft Office, and clinical systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Motivated, forward thinking, adaptable, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
- A good understanding of the NHS and primary care landscape.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and teams.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Awareness of local and national health policies
- Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
- Compression bandaging
- Doppler studies
- Knowledge of EMIS Web Clinical system
- Knowledge of GMS Contract
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
Desirable
- Welsh speaking desirable.
- Own transport is desirable, as the practice is situated in a rural area.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Current CPR training
- Level 2 child protection
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a similar job role within Primary Care
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions
- Awareness of accountability of own and others roles in a nurse led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
- Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Empathy and sensitivity in patient interactions.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to undertake further training needs
- Proficiency in relevant IT systems for example, Microsoft Office, and clinical systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Motivated, forward thinking, adaptable, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
- A good understanding of the NHS and primary care landscape.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and teams.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Awareness of local and national health policies
- Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
- Compression bandaging
- Doppler studies
- Knowledge of EMIS Web Clinical system
- Knowledge of GMS Contract
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).