Job summary
Do you want to be part of a resilient,
innovative and forward thinking practice? Imagine working within a diverse
team, where each member is valued, with a key role at Stainland Road Medical Centre. We are an
enthusiastic training practice where you will be well-supported and mentored in
your role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a qualified
practice nurse with experience of chronic disease and sexual health management to
join our established nursing team.
Ideally we are looking for 25-30hrs per week
over 3 days, but we are willing to consider options for the right person.
About us
We are a well-run, high achieving practice in
a pleasant part of Halifax nestling on the border of Huddersfield.
We cover a list size in excess of 11K patients
with 5 Partners GPs, 2 Salaried GPs, 3 ANPs, 2 Nurses, HCA and Phlebotomist. We
provide a range of in house enhanced services and work with nearby practices to
deliver additional appointments outside our core hours of 0800-1830 Mon-Fri.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties
and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities to be
undertaken will include most or all of the items in the following list; however
duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the GPs/Practice
Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing
levels.
PROFESSIONAL
- Chronic disease
management
- Sexual health
treatment/advice (including depo injections; coil checks)
- Smear taking
- Travel
immunisations/advice
- Child
immunisations
- Prostap/zoladex
vaccinations
- Flu
vaccinations
- B12
vaccinations
- Spirometry
- ECG recording
- H-Pylori breath
tests
- Ear syringing
- Patient height
and weight (BMI)
- Phlebotomy
- BP monitoring
- Patient health
checks
- Urinalysis
- Wound care
- Suture removal
- Smoking
cessation advice
- Health/life
style advice
- Swab taking
ORGANISATIONAL
- Advance
preparation blood test request forms for own patients.
- Maintain
and order stocks of childhood vaccinations.
- Maintain
and order stock of treatment room equipment/supplies.
- Maintain
and order stocks of travel vaccinations
- Clearing
and stocking of own consulting room
- Monitoring and stocking
of allocated anaphylaxis pack.
- Preparing
environment and equipment before, during and after patient care
interventions including own consulting room and other rooms when assisting
with other procedures.
- Maintain/update
patient clinical records using practice templates to ensure all relevant
information is captured accurately and coded appropriately.
- In accordance
with practice protocol ensure temperature of allocated medical fridges are
checked and recorded daily, escalating any issues as appropriate to the
Practice Manager.
- In accordance
with practice protocol and prevention of legionellas disease ensure water
is run weekly through designated taps; documentation signed.
- Ensure patient
group directives are up to date and read/signed by all relevant
personnel.
- Undertake the
collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including blood
samples, swabs, smears etc
- Knowledge of
practice procedures and work in accordance with written protocols.
SUPPORTIVE
Help raise awareness of health and
well-being
Assisting in the assessment and
surveillance of patients health and well-being
- Notifying the
GP of any significant patient issues
- Liaising with
and assisting members of the administrative team
- Be
aware of and complete/make arrangements to complete any outstanding QOF
tasks as per patients clinical records.
- Attend and participate in practice
meetings as requested.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties
and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities to be
undertaken will include most or all of the items in the following list; however
duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the GPs/Practice
Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing
levels.
PROFESSIONAL
- Chronic disease
management
- Sexual health
treatment/advice (including depo injections; coil checks)
- Smear taking
- Travel
immunisations/advice
- Child
immunisations
- Prostap/zoladex
vaccinations
- Flu
vaccinations
- B12
vaccinations
- Spirometry
- ECG recording
- H-Pylori breath
tests
- Ear syringing
- Patient height
and weight (BMI)
- Phlebotomy
- BP monitoring
- Patient health
checks
- Urinalysis
- Wound care
- Suture removal
- Smoking
cessation advice
- Health/life
style advice
- Swab taking
ORGANISATIONAL
- Advance
preparation blood test request forms for own patients.
- Maintain
and order stocks of childhood vaccinations.
- Maintain
and order stock of treatment room equipment/supplies.
- Maintain
and order stocks of travel vaccinations
- Clearing
and stocking of own consulting room
- Monitoring and stocking
of allocated anaphylaxis pack.
- Preparing
environment and equipment before, during and after patient care
interventions including own consulting room and other rooms when assisting
with other procedures.
- Maintain/update
patient clinical records using practice templates to ensure all relevant
information is captured accurately and coded appropriately.
- In accordance
with practice protocol ensure temperature of allocated medical fridges are
checked and recorded daily, escalating any issues as appropriate to the
Practice Manager.
- In accordance
with practice protocol and prevention of legionellas disease ensure water
is run weekly through designated taps; documentation signed.
- Ensure patient
group directives are up to date and read/signed by all relevant
personnel.
- Undertake the
collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including blood
samples, swabs, smears etc
- Knowledge of
practice procedures and work in accordance with written protocols.
SUPPORTIVE
Help raise awareness of health and
well-being
Assisting in the assessment and
surveillance of patients health and well-being
- Notifying the
GP of any significant patient issues
- Liaising with
and assisting members of the administrative team
- Be
aware of and complete/make arrangements to complete any outstanding QOF
tasks as per patients clinical records.
- Attend and participate in practice
meetings as requested.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Chronic Disease Management qualifications
Desirable
- Prescribing qualification
- Qualification in fitting long-acting contraceptive devices eg implanon
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of prescribing and/or advising on oral contraception
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Chronic Disease Management qualifications
Desirable
- Prescribing qualification
- Qualification in fitting long-acting contraceptive devices eg implanon
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of prescribing and/or advising on oral contraception
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).
