Job summary
***Please note, this advert may be closed early if sufficient applicants
have been received.***
Contract: Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave 9 months
Hours per week: up to 30 hours per week
Location of work: Primarily based at Chapel Street Medical Centre and our
Mayfield Medical Centre branch site.
This will include working a Saturday morning on a rota basis. You will be required to work across both
sites.
We are looking to welcome a Fixed Term Practice Nurse to cover maternity
leave working alongside our existing nursing team.
Main duties of the job
You will be fully proficient in Treatment Room duties including but not limited to child and adult injections and vaccinations, cervical screening, contraceptive reviews, wound care.
About us
Chapel Street Medical Centre and our branch site Mayfield Medical Centre have a current list size of approx. 12,500 patients. Our main Chapel Street site is based in Spondon Village, Derby with our Mayfield branch site being based approx. 3 miles away in Chaddesden, Derby.
We have recently invested in a major refurbishment project of both our sites to provide a better environment for both staff and patients.
We are a multidisciplinary Practice utilising a wide range of skills.Our team consists of 5 Partners, 4 Salaried GP's, 5 Nurses, Mental Health Practitioner, HCA, Management Team, Prescribing Team, Reception, Admin, Secretarial and PCN Staff.
We are an innovative team and have developed our own Signposting system to ensure patients are booked in with the most appropriate clinician
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role: Practice NurseLocation: Chapel Street Medical Centre / Mayfield Medical CentreMAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOBProvide general nursing services and contribute as a member of the
multi-disciplinary team.To work within NMC Code of Conduct and to agreed practice standards and
protocols.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Practice Nurse responsibilities:
Perform cervical screening and promote breast awarenessAdminister adult and paediatric injectionsProvide adult and child immunisations ensuring full achievement of
targetsEnsure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugsUndertake venepuncture and electrocardiographyUndertake wound care / management / dressing techniquesCarry out ear examination and syringingPerform and interpret SpirometryProvide advice on lifestyle issues, assisting and supporting patients in
changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriatelyParticipate in the smoking cessation serviceDeliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for
patientsRecognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults,
substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies, and be aware of
local, referral proceduresWork with safeguarding teams where relevantEnsure that current evidence-based approaches to patient care are
standard practiceApply infection control measures when collecting and handling of
laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body
fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuriesProvides a comprehensive family planning serviceParticipate in audit outcomes of care against standards and initiate
change as necessary ensuring follow-up audit cycleDeliver effective management of patients with Chronic Diseases as
detailed by the Quality and Outcomes Framework, local quality schemes and
national quality schemesSupport the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction
with the wider teamEncourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to
include integrated practice-based teams and multidisciplinary workingActively participate in clinical and practice meetingsAssist in the development of clinical protocols for the surgery and the
team
Equality & Diversity
Support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and
colleagues including:Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and
colleaguesBehave in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, be
non-judgmental and respect their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective
communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with
other team members
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role: Practice NurseLocation: Chapel Street Medical Centre / Mayfield Medical CentreMAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOBProvide general nursing services and contribute as a member of the
multi-disciplinary team.To work within NMC Code of Conduct and to agreed practice standards and
protocols.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Practice Nurse responsibilities:
Perform cervical screening and promote breast awarenessAdminister adult and paediatric injectionsProvide adult and child immunisations ensuring full achievement of
targetsEnsure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugsUndertake venepuncture and electrocardiographyUndertake wound care / management / dressing techniquesCarry out ear examination and syringingPerform and interpret SpirometryProvide advice on lifestyle issues, assisting and supporting patients in
changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriatelyParticipate in the smoking cessation serviceDeliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for
patientsRecognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults,
substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies, and be aware of
local, referral proceduresWork with safeguarding teams where relevantEnsure that current evidence-based approaches to patient care are
standard practiceApply infection control measures when collecting and handling of
laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body
fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuriesProvides a comprehensive family planning serviceParticipate in audit outcomes of care against standards and initiate
change as necessary ensuring follow-up audit cycleDeliver effective management of patients with Chronic Diseases as
detailed by the Quality and Outcomes Framework, local quality schemes and
national quality schemesSupport the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction
with the wider teamEncourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to
include integrated practice-based teams and multidisciplinary workingActively participate in clinical and practice meetingsAssist in the development of clinical protocols for the surgery and the
team
Equality & Diversity
Support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and
colleagues including:Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and
colleaguesBehave in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, be
non-judgmental and respect their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective
communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with
other team members
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or other relevant nursing qualification granting professional license to practice primary care nursing
Desirable
- Cervical screening qualification
- Qualified in chronic disease management for Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHD/CVD
- Independent / supplementary prescribing qualification
- Travel vaccination qualification
- Coil and Implant qualification
- Venepuncture and electrocardiography
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Experienced in vaccinations, injections, and immunisations
- Experienced in wound care management, dressing techniques
- SystmOne experience
Desirable
- Experienced in delivering chronic disease management
- Experienced in delivering cervical screening
- Good IT skills
- Experience in performing and interpreting spirometry
Aptitude, skills and competencies
Essential
- Must be a positive individual with a good sense of humour who is committed to team working
- Ability to multitask
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent spoken English
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Demonstrable problem-solving experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or other relevant nursing qualification granting professional license to practice primary care nursing
Desirable
- Cervical screening qualification
- Qualified in chronic disease management for Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHD/CVD
- Independent / supplementary prescribing qualification
- Travel vaccination qualification
- Coil and Implant qualification
- Venepuncture and electrocardiography
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Experienced in vaccinations, injections, and immunisations
- Experienced in wound care management, dressing techniques
- SystmOne experience
Desirable
- Experienced in delivering chronic disease management
- Experienced in delivering cervical screening
- Good IT skills
- Experience in performing and interpreting spirometry
Aptitude, skills and competencies
Essential
- Must be a positive individual with a good sense of humour who is committed to team working
- Ability to multitask
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent spoken English
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Demonstrable problem-solving experience
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).
