Practice Nurse

Park Lane Medical Centre

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Job summary

Park Lane Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to work with and alongside the GPs as part of the nursing team in undertaking and developing the care of practice patients including treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide & renew dressings for patients as appropriate and wound assessment for new or changing wounds
  • To undertake childhood immunisations/vaccinations
  • To undertake cervical cytology screening
  • Removal of sutures/clips
  • Compression bandaging/hosiery and Doppler/leg Ulcer care
  • Administering medication as per surgery protocol e.g. B12, Denosumab, Prostap, Zolodex
  • To provide any other nursing treatments to patients as necessary in line with NMC code of conduct
  • To have an active role, in providing appropriate screening for Chronic Disease Management
  • Advising and instructing patients on the use of their medication

  • Respiratory Care Asthma & COPD, Including Spirometry

  • Ensure treatment room is well stocked and equipped at all times. Report any short falls to the senior nurse

  • To ensure accurate notes of all patient consultations are recorded in the computer record

About us

Park Lane Medical Centre is a forward thinking practice situated in Bedhampton, Havant just outside of Portsmouth with 4 GPs, 1 ANP, 4 Practice Nurses and 1 Healthcare Assistant.

We are committed to providing an open, friendly and supportive environment where all staff are comfortable sharing ideas and can expect to be provided with all the tools and support they need to enjoy working and succeed in their role

Date posted

15 November 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0136-22-6234

Job locations

Park Lane Medical Centre

82 Park Lane

Bedhampton

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 3HN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work with and alongside the GPs as part of the nursing team in undertaking and developing the care of practice patients including treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work with and alongside the GPs as part of the nursing team in undertaking and developing the care of practice patients including treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in General Practice
  • Experience of EMIS, or other, Primary Care medical database

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN and NMC registered

Desirable

  • Diploma in Asthma or equivalent
  • Diploma in COPD or equivalent
  • Diploma in CHD or equivalent
  • Diploma in Diabetes Management or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Caring and professional manner
  • Able to communicate appropriately with a range of people with a variety of backgrounds
  • A willingness to contribute suggestions/ideas to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of work procedures
  • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge to respond to patients enquiries and requests
  • Strong time management skills
  • Self-motivating- ability to work independently and identify work that needs doing without direction
  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
  • High Level of attention to detail
  • Flexible attitude to working hours and willingness to provide cover for colleagues absences and work overtime should it be necessary
  • Good Level Keyboard & computer skills
  • A willingness to update skills through training
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in General Practice
  • Experience of EMIS, or other, Primary Care medical database

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN and NMC registered

Desirable

  • Diploma in Asthma or equivalent
  • Diploma in COPD or equivalent
  • Diploma in CHD or equivalent
  • Diploma in Diabetes Management or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Caring and professional manner
  • Able to communicate appropriately with a range of people with a variety of backgrounds
  • A willingness to contribute suggestions/ideas to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of work procedures
  • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge to respond to patients enquiries and requests
  • Strong time management skills
  • Self-motivating- ability to work independently and identify work that needs doing without direction
  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
  • High Level of attention to detail
  • Flexible attitude to working hours and willingness to provide cover for colleagues absences and work overtime should it be necessary
  • Good Level Keyboard & computer skills
  • A willingness to update skills through training

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Park Lane Medical Centre

Address

Park Lane Medical Centre

82 Park Lane

Bedhampton

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 3HN


Employer's website

https://www.parklanemedicalcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Park Lane Medical Centre

Address

Park Lane Medical Centre

82 Park Lane

Bedhampton

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 3HN


Employer's website

https://www.parklanemedicalcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Laura Nicholls

Laura.Nicholls1@nhs.net

02392474777

Date posted

15 November 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0136-22-6234

Job locations

Park Lane Medical Centre

82 Park Lane

Bedhampton

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 3HN


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