Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovated, experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly but busy Practice, with a list size of 5,000 patients.
Very good QOF results in addition to working with Manchester Standards to provide excellent care for our wide range of patient population
Good CQC report
The post is full-time however, this can be reviewed for the right candidate if need be
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate must have qualifications and experience in Cytology, Immunisations (including childhood), Travel Health and Long Term Conditions Management including Asthma, COPD, and Diabetes and a very good understanding of QOF
Good knowledge of Safeguarding and Infection control is required.
Support will be provided in house and future career development is also supported for our nursing staff.
About us
You will be working with a great team supported by GP's, an ANP, Assistant Practitioner and 2 phlebotomists who in turn are all supported by a dedicated administrative team, lead by the Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager.
We also have an in-house Focus Care Worker and Pharmacy Technician as part of our team
The Practice is based within a Health Centre with local community professionals close-by
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached,
Herewith a brief description :-
Clinical
To manage patients with chronic disease, running
specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
Participate in national screening work such as cervical
cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate
vaccinations
Treat patients with minor injuries
Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive
services
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific
tests
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached,
Herewith a brief description :-
Clinical
To manage patients with chronic disease, running
specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
Participate in national screening work such as cervical
cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate
vaccinations
Treat patients with minor injuries
Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive
services
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific
tests
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
- Cervical Cytology
Desirable
- Knowledge of audits, including infection control
Experience
Essential
- Childhood immunisations
- Health Promotion
Desirable
- Family Planning
- Smoking cessation
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
- Cervical Cytology
Desirable
- Knowledge of audits, including infection control
Experience
Essential
- Childhood immunisations
- Health Promotion
Desirable
- Family Planning
- Smoking cessation
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
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).
