Job summary
Rushall Medical Centre are looking for a motivated Practice Nurse to join our team at Rushall. Experience working in general practice would be ideal but is not essential. We are looking for a Practice Nurse who is driven to ensure we are giving our patients the essential care and support that they need.
The Practice Nurse role is vital and varied and the successful candidate would ideally be able to undertake a full range of core clinical competencies as identified in the job description.
Main duties of the job
Provide nursing treatment under the direction of the GP's.
Provide health screening with agreed protocols with referral to GP if indicated
Advise patients on general health care with referral to GP as necessary
Act as chaperone to GPs when required
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc .On the spot urinalysis (dip) testing, and perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GP. Ensure that all monitoring processes for patients with chronic diseases are undertaken in accordance with practice policy and in a timely manner.
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes/computer records
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and hoc reports
Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy.
Ensure the adequate maintenance of equipment and stock levels in the treatment rooms, liaising with the Practice Manager.
About us
Rushall Medical Centre is a large independent, friendly and innovative practice. We are based approximately 3 miles outside of Walsall town centre. We have 5 GP Partners; 3 Salaried GPs and 1 Clinical Pharmacist. We have a large nursing team consisting of 3 Practice Nurses, 5 HCA's and 1 Nursing Associate. We have approximately 13 members of the administration team and a management team. We also have a number of PCN staff including Paramedic, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescriber, Care Coordinators, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
We believe in strong clinical and management leadership with a clear emphasis on teamwork and adaptability to ensure a happy working environment and good work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will undertaken the following duties:
Ideally a minimum of 2 years in general practice but this is not essential and training will be provided
Asthma monitoring
Management of Diabetes
Management of COPD
Cervical Cytology
Childhood Immunisations
Travel vaccinations/advice
Height/weight/body mass index interpretation of
results/action
Anaphylaxis and CPR
Venepuncture
Lifestyle advice diet / alcohol / exercise
Knowledge and implementation of infection controlprocedure
NHS health checks
Family planning
Learning Disability annual review and care planning
Advanced wound care management
Care planning
Child and Adult protection
Risk management
Health & Safety
Health promotion
Ear care and syringing
Able to manage own workload and support others in
the team.
Increase in knowledge of diseases and ability to
communicate this knowledge to the general public.
Ability to administer Zoladex /Prostrap /Flu/Pneumococcal/COVID/Shingrix
Involvement in care pathways in collaboration with
others
Management of chronic diseases
Respond to QOF alerts and to actively undertake reviews
required in line with the framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will undertaken the following duties:
Ideally a minimum of 2 years in general practice but this is not essential and training will be provided
Asthma monitoring
Management of Diabetes
Management of COPD
Cervical Cytology
Childhood Immunisations
Travel vaccinations/advice
Height/weight/body mass index interpretation of
results/action
Anaphylaxis and CPR
Venepuncture
Lifestyle advice diet / alcohol / exercise
Knowledge and implementation of infection controlprocedure
NHS health checks
Family planning
Learning Disability annual review and care planning
Advanced wound care management
Care planning
Child and Adult protection
Risk management
Health & Safety
Health promotion
Ear care and syringing
Able to manage own workload and support others in
the team.
Increase in knowledge of diseases and ability to
communicate this knowledge to the general public.
Ability to administer Zoladex /Prostrap /Flu/Pneumococcal/COVID/Shingrix
Involvement in care pathways in collaboration with
others
Management of chronic diseases
Respond to QOF alerts and to actively undertake reviews
required in line with the framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- ARTP
- Independent/Supplementary Nurse Prescribing
- Cervical Cytology Registration and current pin
- Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Desirable
- Practice Nurse experience in General Practice would be ideal but is not essential
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- IT Skills
- Clinical Skills:
- Cervical cytology, Childhood Immunisations, Phlebotomy, Dressings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- ARTP
- Independent/Supplementary Nurse Prescribing
- Cervical Cytology Registration and current pin
- Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Desirable
- Practice Nurse experience in General Practice would be ideal but is not essential
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- IT Skills
- Clinical Skills:
- Cervical cytology, Childhood Immunisations, Phlebotomy, Dressings
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).
