Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a practice nurse to join our team. Ideally, we are looking for an experienced practice nurse, who can work autonomously as well as being a team player and someone who can support the delivery of policies and procedures within the practice. However, for the right candidate, training and support could be given to a general nurse to become a practice nurse.
Main duties of the job
Administer adult and child immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and adequate stock levels are maintained.
Management of chronic diseases which includes asthma, Diabetes, hypertension, COPD, CVA/TIA, CHD, and CHD risk assessment and management.
Provide focus for nursing expertise within practice, advising nursing staff, appropriate to level of competence.
Undertaking cervical smears.
Initiates and carries our programmes of Health promotion and screening.
Contraception and sexual health advise.
Help and support with clinical audits including infection control.
Partake in patient investigations such as spirometry, feno and ECGs.
Assist clinical staff with examinations and procedures.
About us
We are a friendly, patient focused, team orientated practice situated Oldham, Greater Manchester serving 6600 patients. Our team consists of 4 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs, 1 practice nurse, 1 AP and 2 HCAs as well as a fully established admin team. Our practice is also a training practice with up to 9 trainees at different stages of training supported by the partners and salary GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The practice nurse will ensure that the health needs of the patients will be maintained to a high standard by assisting in, and performing routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GP Partners.Further job details available on request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The practice nurse will ensure that the health needs of the patients will be maintained to a high standard by assisting in, and performing routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GP Partners.Further job details available on request.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Ability to communicate effectively within the primary care team, including maintaining clear and effective records of patient contact.
- The ability to empathise and reassure patients. Including breaking bad news.
- Ability to work independently (within own scope of practice) and work effectively as part of a team.
- To work within approved clinical guidelines/protocols, have an awareness of when to refer patients for further clinical assessment.
- Efficient organisation skills
- Good and effective time management needed for daily clinics.
- Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.
- Practice independently in accordance with NMC code of conduct
- Maintain accurate documentation of care and utilisation of IT
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of using EMIS web /Docman
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, current NMC registration
- Full UK driving licences (expected for home visits)
Desirable
- Chronic disease management qualifications in additional areas (asthma, COPD, CHD, diabetes)
- Childhood Immunisation and Cytology qualifications or willing to train to achieve these qualifications.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Spirometry/ Feno trained or willing to be trained.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Ability to communicate effectively within the primary care team, including maintaining clear and effective records of patient contact.
- The ability to empathise and reassure patients. Including breaking bad news.
- Ability to work independently (within own scope of practice) and work effectively as part of a team.
- To work within approved clinical guidelines/protocols, have an awareness of when to refer patients for further clinical assessment.
- Efficient organisation skills
- Good and effective time management needed for daily clinics.
- Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.
- Practice independently in accordance with NMC code of conduct
- Maintain accurate documentation of care and utilisation of IT
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of using EMIS web /Docman
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, current NMC registration
- Full UK driving licences (expected for home visits)
Desirable
- Chronic disease management qualifications in additional areas (asthma, COPD, CHD, diabetes)
- Childhood Immunisation and Cytology qualifications or willing to train to achieve these qualifications.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Spirometry/ Feno trained or willing to be trained.
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).