Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse at Kenmore Medical Centre in Wilmslow. We are looking for an enthusiastic Nurse to support us in
providing our patients with the highest standard of care.
Monday - Friday - Full or part time will be considered.
INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD END OF MARCH
Planned start date early ASAP.
Pay negotiable dependant on experience.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate
programmes which promote health and well being, and prevent adverse effects on
health and well being
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate
individual treatment plans for patient with a known long term condition
Proactively identify and manage treatment
plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition as appropriate.
Undertakes agreed procedures eg - blood pressure, pulse
rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight body mass index ,venepuncture, ear
syringing, ECG, peak flow readings, cytology, travel and childhood
vaccinations.
Prioritise health problems and intervene
appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations,
including initiating effective emergency care.
Assess and care for patients attending with wounds
Implement and participate in immunisation programmes
for both adults and children
Assist in minor
surgery
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication
styles, to ensure that patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
Communicate effectively with patients and carers,
recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome
different levels of understanding, cultural background, and language
differences
About us
We are a friendly, forward thinking practice.
12,300
patients.
3 partners, 8 Salaried GPs and 2 Nurse Clinicians.
Experienced nursing team including Health Care
Assistant and a Phlebotomist.
Stable administrative team.
High
QOF achievers
CQC
rating is good.
EMIS
Web.
Paperlite
and Docman.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part
of the nursing team -
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate
programmes which promote health and well being, and prevent adverse effects on
health and well being
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate
individual treatment plans for patient with a known long term condition
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment
plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition as appropriate.
Undertakes agreed procedures eg - blood pressure, pulse
rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight body mass index ,venepuncture, ear
syringing, ECG, peak flow readings, cytology, travel and childhood
vaccinations, interpretation of blood results via the pathology link
Prioritise health problems and intervene
appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations,
including initiating effective emergency care.
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness,
appropriate to patients needs and in accordance with evidence based practice
and national and practice protocols
Assess and care for patients attending with wounds
Implement and participate in immunisation programmes
for both adults and children
Assist senior practitioners in providing minor
surgery
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part
of the nursing team -
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate
programmes which promote health and well being, and prevent adverse effects on
health and well being
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate
individual treatment plans for patient with a known long term condition
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment
plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition as appropriate.
Undertakes agreed procedures eg - blood pressure, pulse
rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight body mass index ,venepuncture, ear
syringing, ECG, peak flow readings, cytology, travel and childhood
vaccinations, interpretation of blood results via the pathology link
Prioritise health problems and intervene
appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations,
including initiating effective emergency care.
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness,
appropriate to patients needs and in accordance with evidence based practice
and national and practice protocols
Assess and care for patients attending with wounds
Implement and participate in immunisation programmes
for both adults and children
Assist senior practitioners in providing minor
surgery
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- General Practice experience essential.
- Management of long-term conditions i.e., Diabetes, Family Planning, and Cardiac Clinics.
- Wound care assessment
- Involvement in implementing and using protocols, clinical guidelines and working under PGDS
- Experience of audit.
Skills
Essential
- Clinical skills Immunisations adult and childhood vaccinations. Venepuncture, dressings, cervical cytology, ECG, ear syringing, sexual health.
- Ability to help support patients to change lifestyle.
- Communication skills, both written and verbal.
- IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse.
- Relevant nursing degree
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- General Practice experience essential.
- Management of long-term conditions i.e., Diabetes, Family Planning, and Cardiac Clinics.
- Wound care assessment
- Involvement in implementing and using protocols, clinical guidelines and working under PGDS
- Experience of audit.
Skills
Essential
- Clinical skills Immunisations adult and childhood vaccinations. Venepuncture, dressings, cervical cytology, ECG, ear syringing, sexual health.
- Ability to help support patients to change lifestyle.
- Communication skills, both written and verbal.
- IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse.
- Relevant nursing degree
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).