Job summary
Sky Blue Medical Group are looking for an experienced
Practice Nurse to join our friendly team comprised of 2 Practice nurses and 1 health care assistant.
- Must be well presented and have good IT skills.
- Previous GP Practice experience is essential.
-
EMIS Web clinical system experience would be an advantage.
- Salary depending on experience.
- Relevant experience and familiarity with all aspects of general
practice nursing and chronic disease management preferred, specialising in
Asthma/COPD.
Main duties of the job
- To plan and deliver high quality integrated nursing
care to the practice population
- To promote health and well being within the practice
population
- To work with clinical and non-clinical practice
staff, other members of the wider healthcare team and NHSE/CCG in contributing
to:
- The achievement of QOF
- Delivering objectives set out in the NHS Action
Plan Meeting the standards as set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
About us
We have a friendly team at Sky Blue Medical Group whom are all committed to providing a high standard of service and clinical care to our patients. We have approx. 16,000 patients registered currently and are a high achieving QOF practice.
We are proud of our GMST Training status and actively encourage learning throughout both our non-clinical and clinical team members. We are a well-established, forward thinking, dynamic team working over 2 sites in Coventry.
We are part of Central PCN with 4 other surgeries in the area. More information about us can be found on our website (www.skybluemedicalgroup.co.uk)
PLEASE NOTE - IF YOU ARE A PATIENT OF OURS AND ARE SUCCESSFUL WITH THE ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO FIND ANOTHER SURGERY TO BE REGISTERED AT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness
- Wound care and management including removal of
sutures
- New Patient Health checks
- Urinalysis
- BP & BMI checks
- ECGs
- COPD / Asthma / Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry
- LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative
work
- Routine immunisations including flu /
- Childhood immunisations
- Travel health advice and vaccinations
- Contraception including Pill checks
- Menopause and HRT consultations
- Chaperoning
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine
culture, swabs
- Experience in Diabetes
- Following agreed clinical protocols (patient group
directives) with referral to GPs as appropriate
- Ordering of vaccinations and equipment to maintain
stock levels
- At all times there will be a need to maintain
accurate records
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings
when required
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness
- Wound care and management including removal of
sutures
- New Patient Health checks
- Urinalysis
- BP & BMI checks
- ECGs
- COPD / Asthma / Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry
- LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative
work
- Routine immunisations including flu /
- Childhood immunisations
- Travel health advice and vaccinations
- Contraception including Pill checks
- Menopause and HRT consultations
- Chaperoning
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine
culture, swabs
- Experience in Diabetes
- Following agreed clinical protocols (patient group
directives) with referral to GPs as appropriate
- Ordering of vaccinations and equipment to maintain
stock levels
- At all times there will be a need to maintain
accurate records
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings
when required
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and competent in General Treatment Room Duties
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Practice
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Flexible and able to cover for colleague absence through sickness, annual leave or study leave.
- Experience of primary care
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Able to work under pressure Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to developing nursing skills.
- Able to work in a changing environment
Desirable
- Experience in Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, CKD, Stroke, Hypertension). Current (within the last 12 months) emergency resuscitation training certificate.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with an active NMC pin
Desirable
- Qualifications / Experience in: - Cervical Screening, Childhood Immunisations, Asthma, Diabetes, Health Promotion and Travel Advice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and competent in General Treatment Room Duties
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Practice
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Flexible and able to cover for colleague absence through sickness, annual leave or study leave.
- Experience of primary care
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Able to work under pressure Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to developing nursing skills.
- Able to work in a changing environment
Desirable
- Experience in Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, CKD, Stroke, Hypertension). Current (within the last 12 months) emergency resuscitation training certificate.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with an active NMC pin
Desirable
- Qualifications / Experience in: - Cervical Screening, Childhood Immunisations, Asthma, Diabetes, Health Promotion and Travel Advice
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
