General Practice - Practice Nurse

Job summary

Job Summary:

The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing services to the whole practice population. As a member of the clinical nursing team the post holder is accountable for his/her own practice.

To work independently, supported by the clinical team within the practice they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions i.e. diabetes, health prevention and reviewing screening activities.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care
• Cytology
• Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
• Removal of Sutures
• Urinalysis
• Travel Immunisations
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• Hypertension Management
• Ear syringing
• Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Experience in managing Long term conditions ( Asthma and Diabetes )
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to lead nurse or GPs as appropriate

Other tasks will include:

• Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items if required
• 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 Lead Nurse of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
• Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

About us

Wells Health Centre is a forward thinking partner lead, pro active, busy surgery in the beautiful city of Wells. By joining the nursing team you will be working alongside 5 experienced Practice nurses and 3 Health Care assistants providing care to our patient population of 11700 pts.