Job summary
The purpose of the post is to assist the GPs and nurse team
in the delivery of safe, high quality primary care services to the practice
population. The post holder will undertake delegated tasks and duties under
indirect supervision of members of the nurse team. The post holder will work
within clear parameters and lines of accountability after appropriate training
and assessment of competence. The requirements of the post are linked to the
Level 3 of the District and General Practice Nursing Service Education and
Career Framework (Health Education England).
Main duties of the job
Working within guidelines and protocols undertake and
record:
- Urinalysis and preparation of
specimens for laboratory analysis
- Temperature, pulse and
respiratory rate
- Weight, height, waist
circumference and Body Mass Index
- Measurement of legs for
compression hosiery
- ECGs, ambulatory blood pressure
monitoring
- Near patient testing e.g. blood
glucose, lipids and INR
- Doppler ultrasound measurement
working with registered nurse
- Measurement of airway function
(peak expiratory flow rate and spirometry)
Obtain venous blood samples from individuals for
investigation.
Administer selected vaccines in accordance with the
national schedule and legal authorisation.
Administer
medications by injection with the appropriate legal authorisation.
Carry out care of
wounds and apply dressings after initial assessment by registered nurse.
Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips
and staples.
Assist clinicians carrying out minor surgical procedures.
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About us
We are a surgery based in the small, lively village of
Yalding, located approximately six miles south west of Maidstone Town Centre.
The village is an area of outstanding beauty, with vast areas of countryside
and historic landmarks, but is also well connected to larger towns and cities
via public transport. It is the aim of our practice to provide high quality
healthcare in a responsive, supportive and courteous manner to all our
patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and
health education advice:
Report to our Practice Nurse team leader.
-Provide nursing treatments to patients in
participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
- Provide general and specific health screenings
to the Practice patients with referral to general practitioners as necessary
-Advise patients on general health care and minor
ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.
-In participation with the rest of the team,
ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
-Following appropriate training, undertake the
collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including
intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any
equipment used.
-Perform any investigatory procedures requested
by the GPs.
-Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and
treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system
as appropriate.
-Ensure accurate completion of all necessary
documentation associated with patient health care
-Attend and participate in Practice and Nurse
meetings as required
-Maintain continued education by attendance at
courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional
development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and
health education advice:
Report to our Practice Nurse team leader.
-Provide nursing treatments to patients in
participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
- Provide general and specific health screenings
to the Practice patients with referral to general practitioners as necessary
-Advise patients on general health care and minor
ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.
-In participation with the rest of the team,
ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
-Following appropriate training, undertake the
collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including
intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any
equipment used.
-Perform any investigatory procedures requested
by the GPs.
-Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and
treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system
as appropriate.
-Ensure accurate completion of all necessary
documentation associated with patient health care
-Attend and participate in Practice and Nurse
meetings as required
-Maintain continued education by attendance at
courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional
development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- The requirements of the post are linked to the Level 3 of the District and General Practice Nursing Service Education and Career Framework (Health Education England).
Character
Essential
- Friendly and professional demeanor
- Able to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- The requirements of the post are linked to the Level 3 of the District and General Practice Nursing Service Education and Career Framework (Health Education England).
Character
Essential
- Friendly and professional demeanor
- Able to work as part of a team
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).