Job summary
Higham Ferrers Surgery is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. This exciting opportunity would be open to part time applications to work. We serve over 6,000 patients across a Higham/ Rushden areas. We value teamwork, mutual support and a friendly working environment. We are looking for NMC registered professional, who will have Practice Nurse experience in general practice. In addition we are a learning and training practice so we will strive to support our employees to the maximum.
Main duties of the job
Are you looking to develop your career in general practice delivering care in the right place and at the right time, working with a supportive and friendly Clinical and Non-Clinical Team? If so, come and join Higham Ferrers Surgery!
About us
This is a great opportunity for a Nurse with the relevant skills and experience to join a friendly team in a practice achieving high patient satisfaction. Salary and working hoursfor this position will be negotiable dependent on experience. Your main duties will include the assessment and treatment of patients - please see the job description for more information.
What we can offer you:
- NHS Pension Scheme
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide assessment, treatment, screening and health education services and advice, working in accordance with set protocols, guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct.
- To be qualified and a member of the NMC
- To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations of oneself and in the delegation to others. Recognising when referral to other health professionals is needed.
- Evaluating and adapting care using evidence based practice, in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development and audit.
- Wound management
- Hypertension reviews
- Routine injections as prescribed
- Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs)
- Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks
- ECGs
- Obesity and weight/diet management
- Chronic disease management and prevention ~ Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma( would be advantageous)
- Leg ulcer management
- Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required
- Participate in the education of students of all disciplines.
- To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment and to ensure the clinical areas are at all times safe for staff and patients.
- To adhere to strict Infection Control in line with guidelines and policies.
- Administrative responsibilities
- Manage clinics effectively.
- To take personal responsibility for own personal/professional development
- Attend and participate in practice and staff meetings as appropriate.
- Maintain appearance and behaviour in keeping with a member of the nursing profession and in accordance with codes of conduct.
- Support and co-ordiante health promotion campaigns, i.e. flu, no smoking, healthy lifestyles, etc
- Treatment Room supplies and equipment
- To be aware of Infection Control
- To maintain the cold chain in fridge/fridges and the daily recordingsPlease feel free to apply for this position if you are from a clinical back ground and have transferable skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide assessment, treatment, screening and health education services and advice, working in accordance with set protocols, guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct.
- To be qualified and a member of the NMC
- To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations of oneself and in the delegation to others. Recognising when referral to other health professionals is needed.
- Evaluating and adapting care using evidence based practice, in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development and audit.
- Wound management
- Hypertension reviews
- Routine injections as prescribed
- Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs)
- Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks
- ECGs
- Obesity and weight/diet management
- Chronic disease management and prevention ~ Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma( would be advantageous)
- Leg ulcer management
- Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required
- Participate in the education of students of all disciplines.
- To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment and to ensure the clinical areas are at all times safe for staff and patients.
- To adhere to strict Infection Control in line with guidelines and policies.
- Administrative responsibilities
- Manage clinics effectively.
- To take personal responsibility for own personal/professional development
- Attend and participate in practice and staff meetings as appropriate.
- Maintain appearance and behaviour in keeping with a member of the nursing profession and in accordance with codes of conduct.
- Support and co-ordiante health promotion campaigns, i.e. flu, no smoking, healthy lifestyles, etc
- Treatment Room supplies and equipment
- To be aware of Infection Control
- To maintain the cold chain in fridge/fridges and the daily recordingsPlease feel free to apply for this position if you are from a clinical back ground and have transferable skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Essential
- Nursing Degree and registration Qualification
- Member of NMC
- Worked in General Practice environment.
- Minor illness, minor injury, family planning and immunisations
- Understanding of computer based medical records management
- Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Essential
- Nursing Degree and registration Qualification
- Member of NMC
- Worked in General Practice environment.
- Minor illness, minor injury, family planning and immunisations
- Understanding of computer based medical records management
- Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
