Practice Nurse

Chillington Health Centre

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Job summary

Are you a Practice Nurse interested in developing new opportunities in patient care? Want a fulfilling role and a great team to work with?

We are looking for an experienced practice nurse to join our friendly rural dispensing practice.

If you are self-motivated, with lots of enthusiasm and a strong team work ethic then please apply.

Main duties of the job

We are happy to support you and develop your role.

We are looking at alternative ways of working to meet the needs of our patients.

Please see job description.

About us

Chillington Health Centre, in the South Hams, Devon, is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with excellent schools, vibrant communities, beaches, coves, rugged cliff tops and much more

We are flexible on hours and offer a competitive salary with NHS Pension.

For an informal chat about the opportunities please speak with our Practice Manager, Genevieve McBride, 01548 580214

Date posted

28 September 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3170-20-4688

Job locations

Chillington Health Centre

Orchard Way

Chillington

Devon

TQ7 2LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

Assisting medical personnel in the care of practice patients, to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

Job responsibilities:

Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice

Organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice.

Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently, meeting agreed protocols

Provide general and specific health screenings to practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary

Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

Cytology

Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler

Removal of Sutures

New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis

Travel Clinic

ECGs

Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry

Venepuncture

Hypertension Management

Ear syringing

Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Diabetic reviews

Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Other tasks will include

Clean and sterilise equipment

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs

Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by partners and Practice Manager

Ordering of Health Promotion Literature

Ordering of stock from the District Hospital

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

A duty to advise of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Supplies and equipment treatment room and other areas

In participation with the practice manager, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care

Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures

Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc. and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.

Administrative and professional responsibilities

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice

Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required

Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols

Maintain a notice board in the waiting area designated for patient health care education

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

Assisting medical personnel in the care of practice patients, to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

Job responsibilities:

Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice

Organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice.

Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently, meeting agreed protocols

Provide general and specific health screenings to practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary

Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

Cytology

Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler

Removal of Sutures

New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis

Travel Clinic

ECGs

Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry

Venepuncture

Hypertension Management

Ear syringing

Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Diabetic reviews

Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Other tasks will include

Clean and sterilise equipment

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs

Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by partners and Practice Manager

Ordering of Health Promotion Literature

Ordering of stock from the District Hospital

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

A duty to advise of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Supplies and equipment treatment room and other areas

In participation with the practice manager, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care

Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures

Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc. and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.

Administrative and professional responsibilities

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice

Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required

Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols

Maintain a notice board in the waiting area designated for patient health care education

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified nurse

Desirable

  • Qualified in management of respiratory conditions, cervical smear taking and child immunisations.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified nurse

Desirable

  • Qualified in management of respiratory conditions, cervical smear taking and child immunisations.

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

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

Chillington Health Centre

Address

Chillington Health Centre

Orchard Way

Chillington

Devon

TQ7 2LB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chillington Health Centre

Address

Chillington Health Centre

Orchard Way

Chillington

Devon

TQ7 2LB


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Genevieve McBride

genevieve.mcbride@nhs.net

015485802214

Date posted

28 September 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3170-20-4688

Job locations

Chillington Health Centre

Orchard Way

Chillington

Devon

TQ7 2LB


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