Job summary
May Lane Surgery is a busy GP
Practice based in Dursley Gloucestershire, dedicated to delivering excellent
healthcare to our patients. We are
looking for enthusiastic committed nurse to join us in providing high quality
care to our patients. Ideally the candidate will be an experienced Practice
Nurse, with experience in a leadership role or an interest in moving into a
leadership position. A qualification or previous experience working in
respiratory care would also be desirable.
The role is for at least 4 days per week, though the exact
working pattern and hours would be negotiable.
Salary £19-25 per hour depending on experience.
Main duties of the job
Utilising your
skills in managing patients within a primary care setting and dealing with
physical health concerns, mental health issues and minor illnesses, you'll be
an integral member of the medical team, conducting clinics independently,
completing administrative tasks (prescriptions, referrals, pathology results)
and supporting our doctors and reception processes.
Leading by
example, you'll share your experience and knowledge by being involved in the
educational and professional development of the nursing team through clinical
supervision sessions both on the wings and formal teaching opportunities.
Specific work includes but is not
limited to:
Provision of high-quality care to respiratory
patients
Management of long-term conditions
Disease & drug monitoring
Wound care
Patient health checks
Childhood immunisations
Requesting pathology tests as necessary
About us
Situated in
Dursley, on the edge of the Cotswolds, midway between Gloucester and Bristol,
May Lane Surgery is a friendly surgery serving approximately 10,000 patients.
We are a 4
partner Surgery with a comprehensive team including reception, nursing and
managerial staff, and an enthusiastic ARR team currently comprising a Clinical
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, a Physicians Associate, Social Prescriber, a
Paramedic Care Co-ordinator and a Young Persons Social Prescriber.
We pride
ourselves in being proactive and responsive to change. We continue to offer
high quality, patient-centred care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality service to our
respiratory patients. You will be responsible for the assessment, delivery of
care and evaluation of programmes of patient care within nurse led clinics for
respiratory conditions.
Management of long-term conditions, including;
identifying significant abnormalities; diagnosis, monitoring and development of
individual management plans, agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and
other health professionals.
Wound Management: perform wound care using
aseptic technique. Assist with minor surgery. Provide the diagnosis, management
plan and treatment of leg ulcers using Doppler assessment and compression bandaging.
Screening: Opportunistic venepuncture, screening
i.e. BP, height, weight, urine.
Health Promotion: smoking cessation clinics,
healthy eating advice, advice on appropriate exercise, safe limits for alcohol
consumption, provision of health promotion literature.
Vaccinations and Immunisations: administer
injections under a Patient Group Direction; ensure safe storage, rotation and
disposal of vaccines and drugs. Provide an adult and childhood immunisation
service.
Travel Health Advice: give vaccines and malarial
advice. Provide contact addresses for further information.
Infection control: support patients and
colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.
Emergency Management: is competent in
anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.
Family planning: support patients attending for
emergency contraceptive and refer appropriately, perform health checks for
patients using hormonal contraception, advise patients on reducing the risk of
sexually transmitted diseases and refer patents appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality service to our
respiratory patients. You will be responsible for the assessment, delivery of
care and evaluation of programmes of patient care within nurse led clinics for
respiratory conditions.
Management of long-term conditions, including;
identifying significant abnormalities; diagnosis, monitoring and development of
individual management plans, agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and
other health professionals.
Wound Management: perform wound care using
aseptic technique. Assist with minor surgery. Provide the diagnosis, management
plan and treatment of leg ulcers using Doppler assessment and compression bandaging.
Screening: Opportunistic venepuncture, screening
i.e. BP, height, weight, urine.
Health Promotion: smoking cessation clinics,
healthy eating advice, advice on appropriate exercise, safe limits for alcohol
consumption, provision of health promotion literature.
Vaccinations and Immunisations: administer
injections under a Patient Group Direction; ensure safe storage, rotation and
disposal of vaccines and drugs. Provide an adult and childhood immunisation
service.
Travel Health Advice: give vaccines and malarial
advice. Provide contact addresses for further information.
Infection control: support patients and
colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.
Emergency Management: is competent in
anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.
Family planning: support patients attending for
emergency contraceptive and refer appropriately, perform health checks for
patients using hormonal contraception, advise patients on reducing the risk of
sexually transmitted diseases and refer patents appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Recognised qualification/training of Asthma/COPD
- Vaccination and Immunisation trained
- Wound Management
- Understanding of QOF
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to professional development
- An understanding, acceptance and initiative and common sense.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
- Can work well in a team and autonomously.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Flexibility of working hours/able to cover for nursing colleagues when required.
- Able to maintain accurate records
Desirable
- Experience in a leadership role
- Experience of SystmOne/TPP and Ardens
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Recognised qualification/training of Asthma/COPD
- Vaccination and Immunisation trained
- Wound Management
- Understanding of QOF
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to professional development
- An understanding, acceptance and initiative and common sense.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
- Can work well in a team and autonomously.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Flexibility of working hours/able to cover for nursing colleagues when required.
- Able to maintain accurate records
Desirable
- Experience in a leadership role
- Experience of SystmOne/TPP and Ardens
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).
