Job summary
Chew Medical Practice has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our busy and friendly general practice team.
We are committed to providing accessible, high quality care to our 10000 patients, situated in the heart of the beautiful Chew Valley, but are conveniently only 13 miles from Bristol and Bath, both easily commutable.
Main duties of the job
The focus of the role is the delivery of general practice nursing, to include all treatment room duties and support patients with long-term health conditions.
About us
We aim to be at the forefront of modern general practice, offering a wide range of services and facilities conveniently located for most of our patients. As a rural dispensing practice, we recognise the importance of local provision, and it is our intention whenever possible to bring opportunities for treatment, awareness and support into our community.
Our friendly and supportive team consists of GP's, Nurses, HCA's, Phlebotomist, Clinical Pharmacist and First Contact Physiotherapist. We also have a supporting administrative and management team which includes a Social Prescriber and Care Coordinator.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To
deliver general nursing care that meets the health needs of patients.
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To
deliver evidence-based care to patients with long-term medical conditions
-
To
carry out preventative health care to the practice population
-
To
plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care for individual patients to a high
standard in a professional manner without direct supervision.
All
of the above require critical thinking and skills to ensure that correct
decision making is made.
- To
have a clear understanding of infection control guidelines both locally and nationally
and to implement these in practice.
-
To
work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of the patient,
support the delivery of policy and procedures and provide nurse leadership if
required in the absence of the lead nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To
deliver general nursing care that meets the health needs of patients.
-
To
deliver evidence-based care to patients with long-term medical conditions
-
To
carry out preventative health care to the practice population
-
To
plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care for individual patients to a high
standard in a professional manner without direct supervision.
All
of the above require critical thinking and skills to ensure that correct
decision making is made.
- To
have a clear understanding of infection control guidelines both locally and nationally
and to implement these in practice.
-
To
work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of the patient,
support the delivery of policy and procedures and provide nurse leadership if
required in the absence of the lead nurse.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent and relevant experience of working in a Practice Nurse role within Primary Care.
Desirable
- Diabetes care and management experience would be desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)
- Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development
- Working to ensure fitness to practice as per nurse revalidation program
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent and relevant experience of working in a Practice Nurse role within Primary Care.
Desirable
- Diabetes care and management experience would be desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)
- Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development
- Working to ensure fitness to practice as per nurse revalidation program
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).
