Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a Full time experienced Practice Nurse, at our Sternhall lane surgery to help to deliver care in all areas of General Practice Nursing including: travel and child vaccinations, family planning and cytology
Be competent in chronic disease management including; diabetes, asthma, hypertension
Be active in health promotion and patient education
Be able to assist GPs with minor surgery
have the necessary skills and training to run spirometry, diabetes, smoking cessation, and travel clinics
Main duties of the job
The successful Applicant will be a Experienced Practice Nurse, who is registered General Nurse with full NMC registration.
The ideal candidate will have qualifications/Certificates and experience in:
- Diabetic Check
- Medication Review
- Child Immunisation & Travel immunisation
- Cervical Smear
- COPD review
- Spirometry
- Ear syringing
- Flu/Pnuemo/B12/Covid injections, Zoladex/Prostap
- Complex Dressings
- You must be able to demonstrate commitment to professional development
You should have experience of:
Working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice, in General practice.
Working with IT systems e.g. GP clinical systems such as EMIS and Office software.
In return you will be joining a dynamic organisation for whom your professional development is paramount and you will be supported to attend all mandatory training and additional training to gain further skills and experience. You will be a valued member of the Hurley Group, encouraged to attend clinical meetings, contribute and be integral in decision making that influences the patient journey and services provided at the site.
About us
The
Hurley Group is an NHS GP-led partnership that runs a number of GP practices and
Urgent Care Centres across London. We have been providing patient-centred care
since 1969; working within some of the UKs most deprived communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is the role of the practice nurse to work alongside the
practice team to provide a service to the practice population. Patient
enquiries must be handled courteously, efficiently and with empathy. Record
keeping, protocols and procedures and the sharing of information within the
team should be undertaken efficiently and effectively. It is essential that a
strict code of confidentiality is adhered to at all times.
It is important that all members of staff are prepared to
take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain
efficient running of the practice. The
partners and line managers reserve the right to re-distribute duties and
functions among members of staff from time to time, and requests for such
changes shall not be reasonable refused.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is the role of the practice nurse to work alongside the
practice team to provide a service to the practice population. Patient
enquiries must be handled courteously, efficiently and with empathy. Record
keeping, protocols and procedures and the sharing of information within the
team should be undertaken efficiently and effectively. It is essential that a
strict code of confidentiality is adhered to at all times.
It is important that all members of staff are prepared to
take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain
efficient running of the practice. The
partners and line managers reserve the right to re-distribute duties and
functions among members of staff from time to time, and requests for such
changes shall not be reasonable refused.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Full NMC registration
- Qualifications/Certificates in cervical screening, immunisation administration, relevant to chronic disease management, wound care, and other areas relevant to post
- Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice
- Experience of EMIS clinical system
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to work under pressure
Scope to act
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision using own initiative and determine own workload priorities
- A sound understanding of confidentiality and its relation to health care delivery
- Competent in nursing duties required for the post
- Specific nursing skills / qualifications
Role Complexity/Service Development
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Ability to emphasise and deal tactfully with clients, members of the public and colleagues
- Ability to work flexibly and be responsible to changing demands
- Able to work in a changing environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Full NMC registration
- Qualifications/Certificates in cervical screening, immunisation administration, relevant to chronic disease management, wound care, and other areas relevant to post
- Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice
- Experience of EMIS clinical system
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to work under pressure
Scope to act
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision using own initiative and determine own workload priorities
- A sound understanding of confidentiality and its relation to health care delivery
- Competent in nursing duties required for the post
- Specific nursing skills / qualifications
Role Complexity/Service Development
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Ability to emphasise and deal tactfully with clients, members of the public and colleagues
- Ability to work flexibly and be responsible to changing demands
- Able to work in a changing environment
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).
