Grafton Medical Partners

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

The successful candidates will be responsible for organising, managing, and prioritising their own workload and ensuring that patient care is paramount.

Main duties of the job

To apply for this position, youwill need to have current NMC Registration and an excellent knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices including, but not limited to Phlebotomy, Immunisations, Smears, etc.

About us

We are a dynamic long-established training practice within Tooting in Southwest London, seeking a proactive Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. You will work in collaboration with our on-site GPs, Practice Nurses and ANPs, HCAs, Phlebotomists, Social Prescribers, FCPs and Paramedics. As part of our Nursing Team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care.

Details

Date posted

16 August 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3431-24-0007

Job locations

Trevelyan House Surgery

160 Tooting High Street

London

SW17 0RT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Practice Nurse Manager and GPs. Responsibilities will be inclusive, but not limited to:

Essential:

Basic wound care/ulcer care

Removal of sutures

New patient medicals

Urinalysis

ECGs

NHS Health Checks

Peak flow readings

Blood pressure measurements

Cervical Smear Test

Routine immunisations Childhood and General Immunisations

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings

Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

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

Desirable:

Diabetes Checks

Venepuncture

Other roles:

Ordering of stock

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Following a Cold-Chain Protocol

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required

On occasion there may be a requirements to undertake home visits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Practice Nurse Manager and GPs. Responsibilities will be inclusive, but not limited to:

Essential:

Basic wound care/ulcer care

Removal of sutures

New patient medicals

Urinalysis

ECGs

NHS Health Checks

Peak flow readings

Blood pressure measurements

Cervical Smear Test

Routine immunisations Childhood and General Immunisations

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings

Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

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

Desirable:

Diabetes Checks

Venepuncture

Other roles:

Ordering of stock

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Following a Cold-Chain Protocol

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required

On occasion there may be a requirements to undertake home visits

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a GP practice

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Grafton Medical Partners

Address

Trevelyan House Surgery

160 Tooting High Street

London

SW17 0RT


Employer's website

https://www.trevelyanhousesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Grafton Medical Partners

Address

Trevelyan House Surgery

160 Tooting High Street

London

SW17 0RT


Employer's website

https://www.trevelyanhousesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Moira McCallum

moira.mccallum@nhs.net

02038835700

Details

Date posted

16 August 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3431-24-0007

Job locations

Trevelyan House Surgery

160 Tooting High Street

London

SW17 0RT


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