Practice Nurse / Treatment room Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

1.

To full range of treatment room duties, running specific clinic sessions

2.

Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology Screening, NHS health checks etc

3.

Provide child immunisations, running specific clinic sessions

4.

Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations

5.

Treat patients with minor injuries or in emergency situations within the surgery

6.

Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services

7.

Act as chaperone when required

8.

Undertake health promotion to help educate patients

9.

Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests

Administration

10.

To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes

11.

To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects

12.

To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans

General

13.

To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct

14.

To work collaboratively to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc.) are implemented and adhered to

15.

To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice

16.

To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice

17.

Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions

19.

Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Worked in General Practice for minimum of 2 years
• Evidence of professional development
• Experience of cervical cytology
• Experience to deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
• Experience in providing contraceptive services

Desirable

• Experience with EMIS WEB

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Qualification
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Accredited training in Chronic disease Management

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

Bradley Stoke Surgery

Address

Brook Way

Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 9DS

Employer's website

https://www.bradleystokesurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)