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Heathbridge House Surgery

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint an experienced practice nurse to join our team and would be happy to train the successful applicant in certain areas if you cannot meet all the essential specified criteria. We are a single site practice of 9000 patients and are situated midway between Swansea and Cardiff within one mile of the M4 corridor. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly well established practice team and although working independently you would be well supported by six GP Partners and an excellent Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist. We would be happy to accept any informal enquiries/questions regarding this role.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse role covers general nursing duties and running specialist clinics which include Diabetes, CHD, COPD/Asthma care, Cytology, Childhood Immunisations and Travel Vaccination Clinics. A willingness to cover Phlebotomy duties would be expected when the Phlebotomist is on annual leave.

About us

We are looking to appoint an experienced Practice Nurse to join our team due to the retirement of our previous nurse. We are in commutable distance from both Cardiff and Swansea, just off Junction 37 of the M4. We are a single site practice with 9000 patients and comprise of six supportive and approachable GP Partners, an excellent HCA/Phlebotomist and an experienced team of friendly administrative staff, we operate a VISION computer system. The Practice works within the West Cluster Collaborative Team which supports a Community Chronic Disease Nurse who works in conjunction with the Practice team. This is a full time permanent post (35 hours per week). Salary would be based on qualifications and experience and annual leave entitlement would be five weeks per year pro rata.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Discussed on application

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2329-23-0003

Job locations

Pisgah Street

Kenfig Hill

Bridgend

Bridgend

CF33 6BY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse would be expected to cover traditional nursing duties which would include Cervical Cytology, Wound Care and Chronic Disease Clinics such as Diabetes, CHD and COPD/Asthma care also to run Immunisation clinics including Travel and Childhood Imms.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse would be expected to cover traditional nursing duties which would include Cervical Cytology, Wound Care and Chronic Disease Clinics such as Diabetes, CHD and COPD/Asthma care also to run Immunisation clinics including Travel and Childhood Imms.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN qualification.
  • Up to date Cervical Cytology Training.
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy.
  • Ability to run Wound Care Clinics.
  • Ability to run Chronic Disease Clinics.
  • Qualified to run Immunisation Clinic.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of traditional Practice Nurse duties is essential.
  • Management of Chronic Disease Clinics e.g Diabetes, Heart Disease, COPD/Asthma care.
  • Wound and dressing care.
  • Vaccination clinics to include Childhood Immunisations and Travel Vaccinations.
  • Cervical Cytology
  • Family planning/HRT

Desirable

  • We would be happy to train the successful applicant if they do not have the relevant experience in certain areas.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN qualification.
  • Up to date Cervical Cytology Training.
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy.
  • Ability to run Wound Care Clinics.
  • Ability to run Chronic Disease Clinics.
  • Qualified to run Immunisation Clinic.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of traditional Practice Nurse duties is essential.
  • Management of Chronic Disease Clinics e.g Diabetes, Heart Disease, COPD/Asthma care.
  • Wound and dressing care.
  • Vaccination clinics to include Childhood Immunisations and Travel Vaccinations.
  • Cervical Cytology
  • Family planning/HRT

Desirable

  • We would be happy to train the successful applicant if they do not have the relevant experience in certain areas.

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

Heathbridge House Surgery

Address

Pisgah Street

Kenfig Hill

Bridgend

Bridgend

CF33 6BY


Employer's website

https://www.heathbridge.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Heathbridge House Surgery

Address

Pisgah Street

Kenfig Hill

Bridgend

Bridgend

CF33 6BY


Employer's website

https://www.heathbridge.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior GP Partner

Dr Owain Evans

owain.evans@wales.nhs.uk

01656740359

Details

Date posted

25 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Discussed on application

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2329-23-0003

Job locations

Pisgah Street

Kenfig Hill

Bridgend

Bridgend

CF33 6BY


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