Job summary
1 x Part-Time Practice Nurse
BAND 5/6 AFC EQUIVALENT - dependent on experience
24 regular weekly hours, the actual working hours must include 2 afternoon shifts but can be worked over 3 full 8 hour days or split into 6 x 4 hour morning and afternoon shifts over 5 days.
We are looking for a positive and forward-thinking Practice Nurse who would like to join our friendly and supportive team, based in the village of Withnell, situation between Chorley and Blackburn and easily accessible via motorways. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' experience of primary care nursing and will have a knowledge of diabetes management and respiratory disease management.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include:
- Chronic disease management
- Cytology
- Simple wound care
- Contraception
- Hypertension management
- Child and adult immunisations
- Management of infection control
- CQC compliance checks
About us
We are a small and friendly GP surgery, based in the village of Withnell and look after patients in the surrounding villages of Brinscall, Abbey Village and Wheelton. We provide care for 5500 patients and are led by our supportive single handed GP. Our practice team also includes 2 salaried GPs, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurse, 1 HCA/Care-ordinator, 5 receptionists, 3 admin staff, Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager. We are supported by staff employed through our Primary Care Network and have Pharmacists, an adult mental health practitioner, a care co-ordinator, and a Salaried GP.
We provide a supportive working environment, with a range of team meetings and staff-centred training afternoons. We are a forward-thinking practice, and encourage all members of our team to play a role in our continuous improvement.
We have a very loyal team of staff with vacancies only usually arising upon retirement or a new post being created. This one is arising due to a staff members change in circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities:
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
- Cytology
- Simple wound care
- Removal of Sutures
- Travel Clinic
- Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry/feNO
- Venepuncture
- Hypertension Management
- Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
- Chaperoning GPs
- Requesting and performing pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Chronic disease management including Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease.
- Contraception.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities:
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
- Cytology
- Simple wound care
- Removal of Sutures
- Travel Clinic
- Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry/feNO
- Venepuncture
- Hypertension Management
- Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
- Chaperoning GPs
- Requesting and performing pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Chronic disease management including Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease.
- Contraception.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- NMC Registered
- 3+ years primary care nursing experience with a strong understanding of public health and preventative care measures.
- Competent in using EMIS Web.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize workload effectively.
- Proficient in a range of nursing procedures, including immunisations, chronic disease management, wound care, and health screenings.
- Capable of performing diagnostic tests such as ECGs and spirometry accurately and competently.
- Diabetes and/or Respiratory Long Term condition accredited training
Desirable
- Desirable
- Previous primary care/general practice nursing experience
- Cytology screening qualification
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to collaborative practice and continuous professional development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for educating patients and interacting with other healthcare professionals.
- Long Term condition experience with knowledge of QOF and locality scheme targets.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- NMC Registered
- 3+ years primary care nursing experience with a strong understanding of public health and preventative care measures.
- Competent in using EMIS Web.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize workload effectively.
- Proficient in a range of nursing procedures, including immunisations, chronic disease management, wound care, and health screenings.
- Capable of performing diagnostic tests such as ECGs and spirometry accurately and competently.
- Diabetes and/or Respiratory Long Term condition accredited training
Desirable
- Desirable
- Previous primary care/general practice nursing experience
- Cytology screening qualification
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to collaborative practice and continuous professional development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for educating patients and interacting with other healthcare professionals.
- Long Term condition experience with knowledge of QOF and locality scheme targets.
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).