Penrhyn Bay & Deganwy Medical Centre

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

Penrhyn Bay & Deganwy Medical Centre are looking for a highly motivated and practice Nurse who wishes to develop their career within a primary care environment.

Penrhyn Bay Medical Centre is a warm and friendly practice serving a population of 6300 patients.

The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, with the added satisfaction of working for an organisation committed to the care and well being of others.

Some flexibility may be required including cover when other members of the team are on holiday. Previous experience in a GP surgery and a working knowledge of EMIS web are also desirable

Main duties of the job

Provide excellent nursing care to practice population.

Assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of management of pts with chronic diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes framework.

Contribute to the development of policies/protocols/guidelines within the practice.

Aid the practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services.

Formulate reports as required for the practice manager and or senior nurse.

Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team.

Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.

Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and other nurses & HCAs within the practice.

Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care team.

Participate in an annual appraisal.

About us

Penrhyn Bay Medical Centre is a friendly practice serving a population of 6300 patients. We have a branch site situated in Deganwy. We have a team of 1 GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses 1 Health Care Assistant and 5 Admin/Receptionists.

We work as a great team and are always there to help each other. We have a very friendly atmosphere in the workplace whilst maintaining high standards of professionalism. Automatic enrollment into the NHS Pension Scheme available

Date posted

17 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1955-23-0007

Job locations

Plas Penrhyn

Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno

Conwy

LL30 3EU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work alongside Health Care Assistants to help develop their skills.

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.

Perform occasional venepuncture and electrocardiography - following appropriate training.

Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.

Carry out ear examination and syringing, following appropriate training and assessment.

Undertake male, female and family planning assessments, give advice and refer patients appropriately - following appropriate training.

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness - following appropriate training.

Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Undertake accredited training in specific chronic disease management as or if required e.g. diabetes, respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc. following appropriate training.

Contribute to the maintenance of the practice diseases registers.

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to Patient Group Directions - following appropriate training if required.

Delivers travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients - following appropriate training if required.

Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and is aware of local, referral procedures.

Ensure that current evidence based approaches to patient are standard practice

Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.

Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g. burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.

Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques

Monitor AskmyGP and direct patients accordingly.