Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice working in accordance with the NMC Code of conduct

Provide nursing treatments to Patients independently or in participation with other clinical colleagues working to agreed protocols and guidelines

Provide general and specific health screenings to the Practice Patients within agreed protocols and guidelines referring to other members of the clinical team as necessary

To manage Patients with chronic diseases; running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems

Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and meet targets delivering the national immunisation and vaccination schedule

Nursing procedures to include:

o Wound management

o Measuring blood pressure

o Routine injections as prescribed

o Cervical smears

o ECGs

o Ear syringing

o Vaccinations and immunisations

o Assisting with minor surgery and IUCD insertion

Provide advice to Patients for general health care and minor ailments, with referral to another clinician as necessary

To participate in research within the Practice

To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment

To assist with the management of leg ulcers

Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests

Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Infection control, Health & Safety, COSHH, etc.) are implemented and adhered to

To maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatments in the Patients notes, both written and computerised

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with Patient health care and registration with the Practice

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

To have working knowledge of equipment used in the surgery

Ensure compliance with Patient confidentiality at all times in line with current legislation

Contribute to the development of new Patient services

Inform your line manager of any reported or suspected failings in the provision of care within the Practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified and Registered adult, child, mental health or learning disability nurse on the NMC register without restrictions
• Specialist Practitioner General Practice Nursing (approved by the NMC) or commitment demonstrated as working towards

Desirable

• Accredited training in chronic disease management

Experience

Essential

• Working in a General Practice
• Experience in one or more areas such as:
• Phlebotomy
• Immunisation

Desirable

• Asthma
• Cancer management
• Heart Conditions
• Contraception and birth control
• Blood pressure
• Weight control
• Diabetes

Personal Skills and Qualities

Essential

• Good written and spoken English language
• Sensitivity and understanding
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• The ability to prioritise and work well under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead by example

Desirable

• Basic IT skills (MS Office, Internet)
• Advanced IT skills (searches, report writing and template building in the relevant clinical system)
• Time Management skills to maintain the smooth running of own clinics and ensure all calls and recalls are completed in a timely manner

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guiseley & Yeadon Medical Practice

Address

17 South View Road

Yeadon

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS19 7PS

Employer's website

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