Dartmouth Medical Practice

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with our GPs, Advanced Practitioners, and administrative staff to deliver exceptional care. The ideal candidate will bring clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude to improving health outcomes for our patients.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Managing chronic disease clinics e.g. diabetes, asthma, hypertension.

Administering immunisations and vaccinations including flu and travel vaccines.

Undertaking cervical smears, wound care, and other treatment room procedures.

Providing family planning advice and support.

Supporting health promotion initiatives, including smoking cessation and weight management.

Conducting routine health checks and reviews.

Maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to practice protocols.

What We Are Looking For:

NMC Registered Nurse preferably with experience in primary care.

Proficient in chronic disease management and treatment room procedures.

Strong commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence.

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge of SystmOne or similar systems desirable but not essential.

Evidence of continued professional development.

About us

About Us:

We are a dynamic and friendly GP surgery serving in excess of 8,300 patients. We are a training practice andhave 5 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GP's, 1 GP Retainer, 1 GP Registrar, 1 ANP, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Nursing Associate, 1 HCA and 2 Phlebotomists. We are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our diverse patient population. Our team is passionate about delivering person-centred care and fostering a supportive working environment.

Details

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1998-24-0002

Job locations

Dartmouth Health & Wellbeing Centre

Wessex Way

Dartmouth

Devon

TQ6 0JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Managing chronic disease clinics e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension.

Administering immunisations.

Undertaking cervical smears, wound care, and other treatment room procedures.

Providing family planning advice and support.

Supporting health promotion initiatives, including smoking cessation and weight management.

Conducting routine health checks and reviews.

Maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to practice protocols.

What We Are Looking For:

NMC Registered Nurse preferably with experience in primary care.

Proficient in chronic disease management and treatment room procedures.

Strong commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence.

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge of SystmOne or similar systems (desirable but not essential).

Evidence of continued professional development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Managing chronic disease clinics e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension.

Administering immunisations.

Undertaking cervical smears, wound care, and other treatment room procedures.

Providing family planning advice and support.

Supporting health promotion initiatives, including smoking cessation and weight management.

Conducting routine health checks and reviews.

Maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to practice protocols.

What We Are Looking For:

NMC Registered Nurse preferably with experience in primary care.

Proficient in chronic disease management and treatment room procedures.

Strong commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence.

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge of SystmOne or similar systems (desirable but not essential).

Evidence of continued professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • -Cervical Smear Training
  • -Chronic Disease Management Training-Asthma, COPD, Hypertension, Diabetes
  • -Immunisation Training
  • -Childhood Immunisation Training
  • -Wound Care Training
  • -Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • -Contraception Training
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • -Cervical Smear Training
  • -Chronic Disease Management Training-Asthma, COPD, Hypertension, Diabetes
  • -Immunisation Training
  • -Childhood Immunisation Training
  • -Wound Care Training
  • -Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • -Contraception Training

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Dartmouth Medical Practice

Address

Dartmouth Health & Wellbeing Centre

Wessex Way

Dartmouth

Devon

TQ6 0JL


Employer's website

http://www.dartmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dartmouth Medical Practice

Address

Dartmouth Health & Wellbeing Centre

Wessex Way

Dartmouth

Devon

TQ6 0JL


Employer's website

http://www.dartmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Practice Nurse

Connie Birss

connie.birss@nhs.net

01803832212

Details

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1998-24-0002

Job locations

Dartmouth Health & Wellbeing Centre

Wessex Way

Dartmouth

Devon

TQ6 0JL


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