Job summary
We are looking for 2 practice nurse's with a desire and willingness to obtain respiratory qualifications to join our experienced and supportive nursing team.
We would ideally like you to have experience in primary care and of working autonomously providing management care in long term conditions , or a willingness and desire to learn and develop in this area.
Main duties of the job
Our practice nurses undertake the full range of treatment room and chronic disease management nursing, working closely alongside the wider practice team which includes GPs, HCA's, Phlebotomists, First Contact Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists and our Social Prescribing Team.
We also see patients in their homes for vaccinations and reviewing their long term conditions.
About us
We are a large practice across 2 sites in Garforth and Barwick in Elmet with a population size of over 16000 patients
We are a teaching practice and regularly have Registrars, Medical Students and Nursing Students.
We have 10 GP's, an ANP, Practice Matron and a nursing team of 4 Nurses, 2 HCA's and a Phlebotomist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our nursing team undertake the full range of treatment room including wound care, immunisations and vaccinations, travel advice, cytology, phlebotomy and disease management both in practice and in patients homes. We also undertake reviews via the telephone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our nursing team undertake the full range of treatment room including wound care, immunisations and vaccinations, travel advice, cytology, phlebotomy and disease management both in practice and in patients homes. We also undertake reviews via the telephone.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- We are looking for a Practice Nurse who ideally has experience of working within Primary care.
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working alone
Desirable
- Experienced in working in a GP Surgery
- Experience of using Systm 1
- Experience of using Ardens
Qualifications
Essential
- -NMC Registered Nurse
- -Phlebotomy Skills
- -Competent in administering Immunisations and Vaccinations
Desirable
- -Competent in performing Cytology
- -Competent in performing Spirometry
- -Competent in offering Travel Advice
- -Diplomas in areas of Disease Management, such as Diabetes and CHD and Respiratory
- -Knowledge of QOF
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- We are looking for a Practice Nurse who ideally has experience of working within Primary care.
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working alone
Desirable
- Experienced in working in a GP Surgery
- Experience of using Systm 1
- Experience of using Ardens
Qualifications
Essential
- -NMC Registered Nurse
- -Phlebotomy Skills
- -Competent in administering Immunisations and Vaccinations
Desirable
- -Competent in performing Cytology
- -Competent in performing Spirometry
- -Competent in offering Travel Advice
- -Diplomas in areas of Disease Management, such as Diabetes and CHD and Respiratory
- -Knowledge of QOF
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).