Job summary
Experienced, motivated Practice Nurse required for Hodford Road Surgery
We are a proudly independent and friendly Doctor surgery. We are a dynamic team of doctors, practitioners, nurses and administrators.
The Practice Nurse role is vital and varied and the successful candidate would ideally be able to undertake a full range of core clinical competencies as identified in the job description.
We are looking for that exceptional Practice Nurse who is driven to ensuring excellent care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Provide nursing treatment under the GP direction
including injections and immunisations as requested by the GP.This
can include and is not limited to: management of chronic diseases (following
recall procedure), cytology screening, childhood/travel immunisations, complex
wound dressings i.e. ulcers/compression, dealing with minor injuries/wounds,
some phlebotomy etc.
Provide health screening with agreed protocols
with referral to GP as necessary
Advise patients on general health care and minor
aliments with referral to GP as necessary
Act as chaperone to GPs as necessary
Undertake the collection of pathological
specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears,
etc.On the spot urinalysis (dip) testing, and perform any
investigatory procedures requested by the GP.Ensure that all
monitoring processes for patients with chronic diseases are undertaken in
accordance with practice policy and in a timely manner.
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and
treatments are recorded in the patients notes/computer records
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical
information required for regular and hoc reports
Assist in the formulation of practice
philosophy, strategy and policy.
Liaise with the reception staff to ensure forms
and office procedures are maintained
Ensure the adequate maintenance of equipment and
stock levels in the treatment rooms, liaising with the Practice Manager.
About us
Hodford Road Surgery is a proudly independent, vibrant, friendly, and innovative practice. We have 2 partner ; pharmacists and practitioners who are supported by an excellent admin team. The management team work closely together.
We believe in strong clinical and management leadership with a clear emphasis on teamwork and adaptability to ensure a happy working environment and good work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide nursing treatment under the GP direction
including injections and immunisations as requested by the GP.This
can include and is not limited to: management of chronic diseases (following
recall procedure), cytology screening, childhood/travel immunisations, complex
wound dressings i.e. ulcers/compression, dealing with minor injuries/wounds,
some phlebotomy etc.
Provide health screening with agreed protocols
with referral to GP as necessary
Advise patients on general health care and minor
aliments with referral to GP as necessary
Act as chaperone to GPs as necessary
Undertake the collection of pathological
specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears,
etc.On the spot urinalysis (dip) testing, and perform any
investigatory procedures requested by the GP.Ensure that all
monitoring processes for patients with chronic diseases are undertaken in
accordance with practice policy and in a timely manner.
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and
treatments are recorded in the patients notes/computer records
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical
information required for regular and hoc reports
Assist in the formulation of practice
philosophy, strategy and policy.
Liaise with the reception staff to ensure forms
and office procedures are maintained
Ensure the adequate maintenance of equipment and
stock levels in the treatment rooms, liaising with the Practice Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide nursing treatment under the GP direction
including injections and immunisations as requested by the GP.This
can include and is not limited to: management of chronic diseases (following
recall procedure), cytology screening, childhood/travel immunisations, complex
wound dressings i.e. ulcers/compression, dealing with minor injuries/wounds,
some phlebotomy etc.
Provide health screening with agreed protocols
with referral to GP as necessary
Advise patients on general health care and minor
aliments with referral to GP as necessary
Act as chaperone to GPs as necessary
Undertake the collection of pathological
specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears,
etc.On the spot urinalysis (dip) testing, and perform any
investigatory procedures requested by the GP.Ensure that all
monitoring processes for patients with chronic diseases are undertaken in
accordance with practice policy and in a timely manner.
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and
treatments are recorded in the patients notes/computer records
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical
information required for regular and hoc reports
Assist in the formulation of practice
philosophy, strategy and policy.
Liaise with the reception staff to ensure forms
and office procedures are maintained
Ensure the adequate maintenance of equipment and
stock levels in the treatment rooms, liaising with the Practice Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post registration training. Continued personal development.
- Experience in general practice.
- Clinical observations
- Sample collections
- Injections
- Administration of medications
- Childhood Imms & Vaccs
- Experience/Diploma in at least 1 or 2 CDM areas e.g. Diabetes, CHD, COPD, Asthma
- Cervical Cytology
- Communication skills verbal and written.
- IT skills
- Well-motivated.
- Positive attitude to work and willingness to learn.
- Able to Work under pressure
- Ability to manage own workload and work independently.
- Ability to support and supervise junior staff as required
Desirable
- Chronic disease qualifications/
- Relevant post-graduate study.
- Experience of community working and domiciliary visits.
- Mentorship of students, experience of teaching.
- Audit process
- Experience using EMIS systems
- ECG
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post registration training. Continued personal development.
- Experience in general practice.
- Clinical observations
- Sample collections
- Injections
- Administration of medications
- Childhood Imms & Vaccs
- Experience/Diploma in at least 1 or 2 CDM areas e.g. Diabetes, CHD, COPD, Asthma
- Cervical Cytology
- Communication skills verbal and written.
- IT skills
- Well-motivated.
- Positive attitude to work and willingness to learn.
- Able to Work under pressure
- Ability to manage own workload and work independently.
- Ability to support and supervise junior staff as required
Desirable
- Chronic disease qualifications/
- Relevant post-graduate study.
- Experience of community working and domiciliary visits.
- Mentorship of students, experience of teaching.
- Audit process
- Experience using EMIS systems
- ECG
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).