Job summary
We are looking for a positive and forward-thinking Practice Nurse who would like to join our friendly and supportive team, based on the outskirts of Chester. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' experience of primary care nursing and will have a knowledge of diabetes management. Prescribing is preferred but not essential. This a part-time post (24-28 hours per week)
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include:
- Chronic disease management
- Cytology
- 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 on the outskirts of Chester city centre. We provide care for 8,000 patients and are led by 4 supportive GP partners. Our practice team also includes 2 salaried GPs, 3 ANPs, 1 additional Practice Nurse, 3 HCAs, physiotherapist, dietitian, child and adult mental health practitioners, care co-ordinator, and a large administration team.
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.
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 (not essential)
- Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
- Removal of Sutures
- Travel Clinic
- Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
- Venepuncture
- Hypertension Management
- Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- Other tasks will include
- Clean and sterilise equipment using autoclave monitoring autoclave
- 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 (not essential)
- Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
- Removal of Sutures
- Travel Clinic
- Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
- Venepuncture
- Hypertension Management
- Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- Other tasks will include
- Clean and sterilise equipment using autoclave monitoring autoclave
- 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
- NMC Registered
- 3+ years primary care nursing experience
- Knowledge of diabetes management
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- 3+ years primary care nursing experience
- Knowledge of diabetes management
Desirable
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).
