Winscombe and Banwell Family Practice

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

Winscombe & Banwell Family Practice are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our existing team at our well established and respected medical practice.

You will be working with a friendly and knowledgeable team, undertaking a variety of nursing assessments and providing appropriate care and treatment in conjunction with GP's and other clinical staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder should be passionate about providing a high standard of patient care; focusing on improving patients health outcomes in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients within their care, whilst working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary Surgery team to meet the needs of patients.

About us

We are a forward-thinking, patient focused practice supporting over 10,800 patients.

We are based in a rural area in Winscombe and Banwell, near to Weston-Super-Mare; and are a member of the Pier Health Group (Primary Care Network) who believe in providing excellent, modern, and high-quality care to our patients.

We have good old-fashioned values and are incredibly supportive. Our yearly Summer BBQ and Christmas Party are always a highlight of the year.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2015-24-0001

Job locations

Hillyfields

Winscombe

North Somerset

BS25 1AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder should be passionate about delivering a high standard of patient care as a Nurse in general practice, assisting in and perform routine tasks related to patient care, such as advising patients on general healthcare and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.

There is a requirement to demonstrate and provide specific evidence based practical skills and knowledge in the following areas, (or have a willingness to train towards being able to competently carry out the following):

Cytology and sexual health screening

Travel Health

Wound care

Removal of sutures

ECGs

Review and Management of Chronic Diseases such as Asthma, Diabetes, COPD

Spirometry

Hypertension management

Contraception

Routine immunisations / child immunisations

Educating and working with patients to support compliance with, and adherence to prescribed treatments is an essential part of the role, as well as supporting patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder should be passionate about delivering a high standard of patient care as a Nurse in general practice, assisting in and perform routine tasks related to patient care, such as advising patients on general healthcare and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.

There is a requirement to demonstrate and provide specific evidence based practical skills and knowledge in the following areas, (or have a willingness to train towards being able to competently carry out the following):

Cytology and sexual health screening

Travel Health

Wound care

Removal of sutures

ECGs

Review and Management of Chronic Diseases such as Asthma, Diabetes, COPD

Spirometry

Hypertension management

Contraception

Routine immunisations / child immunisations

Educating and working with patients to support compliance with, and adherence to prescribed treatments is an essential part of the role, as well as supporting patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of treatment room services such as wound care, immunisations, travel health, cytology and sexual health screening or a willingness learn.
  • Experience in management of all long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD or a willingness to learn.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of treatment room services such as wound care, immunisations, travel health, cytology and sexual health screening or a willingness learn.
  • Experience in management of all long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD or a willingness to learn.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice

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

Winscombe and Banwell Family Practice

Address

Hillyfields

Winscombe

North Somerset

BS25 1AF


Employer's website

https://www.winscombebanwellsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Winscombe and Banwell Family Practice

Address

Hillyfields

Winscombe

North Somerset

BS25 1AF


Employer's website

https://www.winscombebanwellsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Rebecca Coyle

rebecca.coyle2@nhs.net

01934845193

Details

Date posted

15 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2015-24-0001

Job locations

Hillyfields

Winscombe

North Somerset

BS25 1AF


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