Job summary
Experienced Practice Nurse required Monday to Friday
Hours are negotiable
Pay depending on experience
We have two sites: Main site is Weoley Park Surgery, 112 Weoley Park Road, B29 5HA and branch site is Grange Hill Surgery, 41 Grange Hill Road, B38 8RF
Will be required to work at both sites
Main duties of the job
Provide
routine nursing care as required
Identify,
manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions,
preventing adverse effects on the patients health
Provide
chronic disease clinics, asthma, diabetes, COPD etc, referring patients to
secondary / specialist care as required
Provide
vaccination and immunisation programs for both adults and children
Provide
wound care including dressings & removal of sutures, staples & clips
Perform
venepuncture
Process
pathology results as required
Routine ear
checks, syringing if necessary
Patient health
checks eg NHS health checks, over 75 checks etc
Perform ECGs
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical
cytology consultations
Support and advise women requesting information relating to family
planning needs
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health
needs
Meet the needs of
patients presenting for opportunistic wound care and other nursing activity
Assisting GPs with
Minor Surgery Clinic
Maintaining a
cleaning regime for equipment
Ordering of
vaccinations, needles etc in order to maintain stock levels
Undertake
administration tasks as allocated
Delivery
of training and development to required practice staff
Ensure treatment
room is kept neat and tidy
About us
We are a friendly practice with 4 GP Partners, 2 salaried GPs, 2 ANPs, 2 Physician Associates and a team of administrative staff.
We are a training practice supporting GP registrars and medical students from local universities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will
- Be proficient in EMIS, consulting with patients to deliver high-quality healthcare (desirable)
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in QOF and associated skills, including
- Traditional treatment room tasks (e.g., child/adult immunisations, travel vaccinations, cervical cytology, dressings, wound care, family planning, and BP monitoring).
- Management of long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma).
- Be innovative, enthusiastic, and caring, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
- Actively contribute to maintaining our values and the development of patient services.
- Be open to skills development and participate in clinical meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will
- Be proficient in EMIS, consulting with patients to deliver high-quality healthcare (desirable)
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in QOF and associated skills, including
- Traditional treatment room tasks (e.g., child/adult immunisations, travel vaccinations, cervical cytology, dressings, wound care, family planning, and BP monitoring).
- Management of long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma).
- Be innovative, enthusiastic, and caring, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
- Actively contribute to maintaining our values and the development of patient services.
- Be open to skills development and participate in clinical meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse RGN with valid NMC registration.
- - Proven experience in primary care
- - Competence in chronic disease management, e.g., diabetes, asthma, hypertension.
- - Experience with vaccinations, cytology, and wound care.
Desirable
- Experience with Quality and Outcomes Framework QOF targets and audits.
- Skills and Competencies:
- - Excellent clinical skills, including history taking and care planning.
- - Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- - Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- - Competence in using electronic patient record systems.
- - Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Personal Attributes:
- - Compassionate, approachable, and patient-focused.
- - Commitment to continuous professional development.
- - Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the practice.
- - A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
- Other Requirements:
- - Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and safeguarding principles.
- - Commitment to equality and diversity in healthcare.
- - Awareness of infection control and health & safety regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse RGN with valid NMC registration.
- - Proven experience in primary care
- - Competence in chronic disease management, e.g., diabetes, asthma, hypertension.
- - Experience with vaccinations, cytology, and wound care.
Desirable
- Experience with Quality and Outcomes Framework QOF targets and audits.
- Skills and Competencies:
- - Excellent clinical skills, including history taking and care planning.
- - Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- - Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- - Competence in using electronic patient record systems.
- - Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Personal Attributes:
- - Compassionate, approachable, and patient-focused.
- - Commitment to continuous professional development.
- - Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the practice.
- - A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
- Other Requirements:
- - Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and safeguarding principles.
- - Commitment to equality and diversity in healthcare.
- - Awareness of infection control and health & safety regulations.
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).