Job summary
Tamar Valley Health is an innovative and forward thinking practice with a strong multidisciplinary team including nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, general practice paramedics, social prescriber, MH practitioner and a women's health nurse, working alongside experienced GPs and managers and supported by an efficient administrative team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practice nurse (treatment room) to join our nursing team on a temporary maternity leave cover contract (possibility of permanent hours). The successful applicant will be working across both practice sites and will need to have transport/ driving licence.
- 34 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 830-6pm)
- Salary negotiable depending on experience
- 33 days annual leave (FTE)
- NHS pension scheme
Main duties of the job
Primary duties and areas of responsibility:
Child and adult vaccination & immunisations. Cervical screening, wound care, clip & suture removal, general nursing duties.
Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or
independently to agreed guidelines.
Provide general and specific health assessments and screening to the Practice
population (within agreed guidelines).
- Advise patients in general health care and minor ailments with referral to General Practitioners as necessary encompassing health promotion in all care.
Maintain supplies and equipment use.
Maintain accurate patient records, disease indices etc, and attend to necessary claim
form documentation in accordance with NMC Guidelines.
Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness - following appropriate training.
Involvement in aspects of health management and promotion, either to individual patients or in clinics following agreed guidelines.
To participate in team training sessions and meetings.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
About us
Practice Information
GMS 17,000+ patients with 4 GP partners, 2 Pharmacist Partners, 1 Business partner, 6 Associate GPs and 2 remote GPs working over 2 health centres at Callington and Gunnislake
Pharmacy at Gunnislake Health Centre and Practice Dispensaries at both sites
Full QOF scores for the last 5 years and Good CQC ratings
Active involvement with the CCG, LMC and Medical School
SystmOne, Ardens and EPS
Strong commitment to education, team development and training
Active in NIHR and RCGP approved research
Close links to Community teams
We will consider a job share for this role if other applicants are available (e.g. 2x 17 hour roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
To provide nursing services to patients of the Practice, including treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. The post holder will work in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. The post holder will be required to complete the return to nursing course and other various training courses as required.
Primary duties and areas of responsibility:
Child and adult vaccination & immunisations. Cervical screening, wound care, clip & suture removal, general nursing duties.
Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or
independently to agreed guidelines.
Provide general and specific health assessments and screening to the Practice
population (within agreed guidelines).
- Advise patients in general health care and minor ailments with referral to General Practitioners as necessary encompassing health promotion in all care.
Maintain supplies and equipment use.
Maintain accurate patient records, disease indices etc, and attend to necessary claim
form documentation in accordance with NMC Guidelines.
Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness - following appropriate training.
Involvement in aspects of health management and promotion, either to individual patients or in clinics following agreed guidelines.
To participate in team training sessions and meetings.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
To participate in own appraisal and personal development plan.
The duties of this post are wide-ranging and will require the post holder to be flexible in adapting to changing circumstances.
Confidentiality:
- In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
- Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting potential risks identified.
Job Description Agreement
This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the Practice. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
To provide nursing services to patients of the Practice, including treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. The post holder will work in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. The post holder will be required to complete the return to nursing course and other various training courses as required.
Primary duties and areas of responsibility:
Child and adult vaccination & immunisations. Cervical screening, wound care, clip & suture removal, general nursing duties.
Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or
independently to agreed guidelines.
Provide general and specific health assessments and screening to the Practice
population (within agreed guidelines).
- Advise patients in general health care and minor ailments with referral to General Practitioners as necessary encompassing health promotion in all care.
Maintain supplies and equipment use.
Maintain accurate patient records, disease indices etc, and attend to necessary claim
form documentation in accordance with NMC Guidelines.
Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness - following appropriate training.
Involvement in aspects of health management and promotion, either to individual patients or in clinics following agreed guidelines.
To participate in team training sessions and meetings.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
To participate in own appraisal and personal development plan.
The duties of this post are wide-ranging and will require the post holder to be flexible in adapting to changing circumstances.
Confidentiality:
- In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
- Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting potential risks identified.
Job Description Agreement
This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the Practice. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the Practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold a nursing qualification and be registered with the NMC
- Essential skills & Experience
- Experience of providing general and specific health assessments and screening, wound management and immunisations, routine child and adult immunisations. Initial assessment and management of patients with minor injuries
- Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information and maintain accurate patient records
- Excellent communication skills, including digital formats
Desirable
- Desirable skills & Experience
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Knowledge of local and national infection control guidance
- Previous SystmOne experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold a nursing qualification and be registered with the NMC
- Essential skills & Experience
- Experience of providing general and specific health assessments and screening, wound management and immunisations, routine child and adult immunisations. Initial assessment and management of patients with minor injuries
- Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information and maintain accurate patient records
- Excellent communication skills, including digital formats
Desirable
- Desirable skills & Experience
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Knowledge of local and national infection control guidance
- Previous SystmOne 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).