Job summary
We are looking for a full time Practice Nurse (or two part time equivalent) to join our friendly, family Practice.
Clayton Medical Centre Serves around 6,600 patients in and around Clayton-le-Moors. We pride ourselves on being a flexible, friendly welcoming team, providing a good, caring services to our patients and a range of standard NHS and enhanced services.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for running specific clinics for the management of patients with chronic diseases, including COPD, Asthma, Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease and national screening programmes. Following up and education patients as necessary.
Ideally you will have a knowledge and understanding of Travel health, dressings and contraceptive services.
You will be responsible for providing the above services to housebound individuals and therefore need a full UK driving licence and access to yourown vehicle.
You will need good IT skills in order to maintain appropriate medical records using data entry templates and participate in audits and data collection as necessary.
About us
The Practice team currently consists of: 3 GP Partners, 1 Salaried GP, 2 Advanced Nurse / Clinical Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Assistant Practitioner and 1 Healthcare Assistants. Supporting our Clinical Team are our Senior Administrator, Reception Supervisor, 4 care navigators, 3 Administrators and Prescription Administrator. We are a training practice and regularly welcome FY2, GPST and student nurses as part of their training rotation.
Benefits of the role include:
-Mutually agreed hours of work
-Competitive rates of pay
-Competitive annual leave allowance
-Access to the NHS Pension scheme
-High quality training and continued professional development opportunities
-A supportive GP team
-Experienced and supportive non-clinical staff
-The opportunity to be involved in Practice development
For more information about the role, please contact Melanie Crabtree, Practice Manager.
You can also apply with your C.V and covering letter (ensure this describes how you meet the requirements of the role) to: letters.clayton@nhs.net
Closing date for applications: shortlisting will commence when sufficient applications have been received with interview date to be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:
Practice Nurse
Responsible to:
Partners / GPs / Practice Manager
Job Purpose:
To provide a high quality care service based on the needs
of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative
care and patient education
Duties and
Responsibilities
Clinical
1.
To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific
clinic sessions and supporting the maintenance of robust call and recall
systems
2.
Participate in national screening work such as cervical
cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
3.
Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate
vaccinations
4.
Undertake patient dressings post operative and removal of
sutures etc.
5.
Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive
services
6.
Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide
appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
7.
Act as chaperone when required
8.
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
9.
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
10.
Undertake home visits for housebound patients with nursing
needs
Administration
11.
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the
computer using agreed Snomed Codes and appropriate data entry templates
12.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation
associated with patient health care
13.
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit
and research projects
14.
To contribute to the preparation of any Practice
development plans
General
15.
To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and
adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
16.
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff,
patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory
regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and
adhered to
17.
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire
and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
18.
To maintain own continuous professional development and
ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
19.
Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and
in-house clinical training sessions
20.
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:
Practice Nurse
Responsible to:
Partners / GPs / Practice Manager
Job Purpose:
To provide a high quality care service based on the needs
of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative
care and patient education
Duties and
Responsibilities
Clinical
1.
To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific
clinic sessions and supporting the maintenance of robust call and recall
systems
2.
Participate in national screening work such as cervical
cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
3.
Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate
vaccinations
4.
Undertake patient dressings post operative and removal of
sutures etc.
5.
Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive
services
6.
Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide
appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
7.
Act as chaperone when required
8.
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
9.
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
10.
Undertake home visits for housebound patients with nursing
needs
Administration
11.
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the
computer using agreed Snomed Codes and appropriate data entry templates
12.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation
associated with patient health care
13.
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit
and research projects
14.
To contribute to the preparation of any Practice
development plans
General
15.
To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and
adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
16.
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff,
patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory
regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and
adhered to
17.
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire
and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
18.
To maintain own continuous professional development and
ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
19.
Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and
in-house clinical training sessions
20.
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Up to date training in childhood immunisations
- Up to date training in other immunisations
- Health Promotion
Desirable
- 2 years post-registration
- Family Planning
- Smoking cessation
- Evidence of recent Primary Care update
- Working with EMIS Web
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
- Cervical Cytology Qualification
Desirable
- Diabetes Diploma
- Asthma Diploma
- COPD certification
Skills, behaviours and Knowledge
Essential
- IT Skills (MS Office, internet etc)
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Smart, polite and confident
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptable
- Using initiative
- Team Working
- Self Motivated
- Flexible
- Confidentiality
- Knowledge of clinical governance and auditing
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Access to own vehicle
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Up to date training in childhood immunisations
- Up to date training in other immunisations
- Health Promotion
Desirable
- 2 years post-registration
- Family Planning
- Smoking cessation
- Evidence of recent Primary Care update
- Working with EMIS Web
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
- Cervical Cytology Qualification
Desirable
- Diabetes Diploma
- Asthma Diploma
- COPD certification
Skills, behaviours and Knowledge
Essential
- IT Skills (MS Office, internet etc)
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Smart, polite and confident
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptable
- Using initiative
- Team Working
- Self Motivated
- Flexible
- Confidentiality
- Knowledge of clinical governance and auditing
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Access to own vehicle
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).