Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join a progressive, dynamic training practice in Sevenoaks located only 200metres from the train station, with staff parking on site. We are seeking a practice nurse to join our well established team to replace a nurse who is moving out of area.
The successful candidate will be joining a strong, supportive surgery and will be working in modern premises with recently refurbished rooms.
The Amherst Medical Practice is proud of encouraging and supporting staff personal development. Study leave is granted pro rata and there are monthly multi-disciplinary team meetings which all staff members are encouraged to attend and contribute to.
The position is flexible but a minimum of 20 hours per week is required. Remuneration is competitive and dependent on experience and skills. A comprehensive induction programme will be provided.
Working days will, most likely, be Tuesday & Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Wound Care - desirable
- Respiratory / COPD & Asthma - desirable
- Diabetes - preferable
- Childhood Immunisations - training can be given if needed
- Cervical Screening - training can be given if needed
- A chance to develop knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as respiratory, diabetes or travel nursing
About us
Overview of your organisation
- Well established nursing team comprising of one nurse practitioner, 4 practice nurses, 2 health care assistants and a paramedic practitioner
- 9 GP partners
- 2 GP associates
- 1 GP trainee
A supportive nurturing practice who encourage learning and career progression
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support and advise patients in managing their own disease Identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of long-term conditionsAppropriately support patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations, and initiate emergency care as requiredSupport and encourage patients to adopt a healthy lifestyleCarry out, support and advise women with regards to cervical smear testsSupport and advise men with health/lifestyle advice and appropriate referralsSupport and refer patients with mental health needsConduct new patient health checks (delivering opportunistic health promotion at the same time)Carry out testing/screening, including (but not limited to): Urine testing/analysis Blood pressure measurement/monitoringECGHeight, weight measurementRemoval of suturesTissue viability assessmentWound cleaning and dressingUlcer care, including Doppler assessmentManagement of minor injuries (sprains, bruising, cuts, etc)Management of skin conditions and referral where necessaryImplement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including (but not limited to): Routine immunisations Pertussis immunisation for pregnant women Flu immunisation Pneumococcal immunisationPerform other clinical duties as required, within the scope of the practice nurses competencies and training
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support and advise patients in managing their own disease Identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of long-term conditionsAppropriately support patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations, and initiate emergency care as requiredSupport and encourage patients to adopt a healthy lifestyleCarry out, support and advise women with regards to cervical smear testsSupport and advise men with health/lifestyle advice and appropriate referralsSupport and refer patients with mental health needsConduct new patient health checks (delivering opportunistic health promotion at the same time)Carry out testing/screening, including (but not limited to): Urine testing/analysis Blood pressure measurement/monitoringECGHeight, weight measurementRemoval of suturesTissue viability assessmentWound cleaning and dressingUlcer care, including Doppler assessmentManagement of minor injuries (sprains, bruising, cuts, etc)Management of skin conditions and referral where necessaryImplement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including (but not limited to): Routine immunisations Pertussis immunisation for pregnant women Flu immunisation Pneumococcal immunisationPerform other clinical duties as required, within the scope of the practice nurses competencies and training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in wound care
- Cervical Screening certification
- Diabetes Pitstop course
- Childhood immunisations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in wound care
- Cervical Screening certification
- Diabetes Pitstop course
- Childhood immunisations
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).