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Practice Nurse/Nurse Associate

Priory Fields Surgery

The closing date is 09 February 2025

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Job summary

Priory Fields Surgery is a central GP practice based in the town centre of Huntingdon. We are a busy practice with a large team. We are a training practice and promote learning on site which includes, students, trainee doctors, trainee nurses, and apprentices.

We are an NHS practice and offer many services to our registered population.

We are a very team orientated practice, and the staff are always on hand to help, and are warm and friendly.

We are looking for a part time Practice Nurse or Nurse Associate to join the team on a part time basis, for approximately 30 hours per week, the layout of this can be flexible.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a qualified Practice Nurse or Nurse Associate to work within the Surgery Nursing Team, to provide our patients with high quality care and deliver Primary Care nursing appointments, for example Cervical Screening, Immunisations, Dressings, ECG and Blood Tests, Contraceptive Checks, and other appropriate appointments. Although we would be keen for applicants to have training in these areas, we will also consider training for the right candidate, so long as they have the correct registration.

About us

The surgery consists of a friendly, supportive team, with a keen interest in training and development. The practice has a dedication to staff wellbeing and work/life balance.

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3562-25-0000

Job locations

Nursery Road

Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire

PE29 3RL


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE AND

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

Undertake and record the following tasks:

  • Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
  • Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
  • Assess, implement and review treatment plans as needed for individual patients.
  • Support the larger team in dealing with emergencies
  • Delegate clinical responsibilities to HCAs, ensuring safe practice and that the delegated task is within the scope of practice of the individual

Baseline observations - height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, respiration rate, etc.

Urinalysis

Peak flow measurements

Performing ECGs

Venepuncture and requesting pathology services as necessary

Removal of clips and sutures

Wound care

Leg ulcer bandages including compression bandages only after adequate training

Compression hosiery measurement

Responsibility in keeping clinical rooms tidy and stocked up as allocated by the lead nurse

Ear irrigation

Provide vaccination in line with the PGDs

Run childhood immunisation clinincs

Recognise patients presenting with mental health issues and seek advice as appropriate from duty doctor

Deliver opportunistic health promotion when appropriate

Undertake cervical screening and maintain cervical screening logs

Ensuring good communication with patients, relatives and carers

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with the existing legislation

Ensure read codes are used appropriatelly

Participate in quality improvement e.g. audit, development of protocols and new services.

Attend practice/clinical/nurse meetings and contribute to the agenda in the development of the nursing service and where appropriate wider practice systems.

Participate in clinical supervision, 1:1 meetings and yearly appraisals.

Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary

Participate in the review of significant events and near-miss events

Any other jobs allocated by the lead nurse

Any other jobs given by Leadership / Management

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE AND

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

Undertake and record the following tasks:

  • Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
  • Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
  • Assess, implement and review treatment plans as needed for individual patients.
  • Support the larger team in dealing with emergencies
  • Delegate clinical responsibilities to HCAs, ensuring safe practice and that the delegated task is within the scope of practice of the individual

Baseline observations - height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, respiration rate, etc.

Urinalysis

Peak flow measurements

Performing ECGs

Venepuncture and requesting pathology services as necessary

Removal of clips and sutures

Wound care

Leg ulcer bandages including compression bandages only after adequate training

Compression hosiery measurement

Responsibility in keeping clinical rooms tidy and stocked up as allocated by the lead nurse

Ear irrigation

Provide vaccination in line with the PGDs

Run childhood immunisation clinincs

Recognise patients presenting with mental health issues and seek advice as appropriate from duty doctor

Deliver opportunistic health promotion when appropriate

Undertake cervical screening and maintain cervical screening logs

Ensuring good communication with patients, relatives and carers

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with the existing legislation

Ensure read codes are used appropriatelly

Participate in quality improvement e.g. audit, development of protocols and new services.

Attend practice/clinical/nurse meetings and contribute to the agenda in the development of the nursing service and where appropriate wider practice systems.

Participate in clinical supervision, 1:1 meetings and yearly appraisals.

Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary

Participate in the review of significant events and near-miss events

Any other jobs allocated by the lead nurse

Any other jobs given by Leadership / Management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or Registered Nursing Associate
  • NMC Registered
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or Registered Nursing Associate
  • NMC Registered

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

Priory Fields Surgery

Address

Nursery Road

Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire

PE29 3RL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Fields Surgery

Address

Nursery Road

Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire

PE29 3RL


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Emily Ross

Emily.ross@nhs.net

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3562-25-0000

Job locations

Nursery Road

Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire

PE29 3RL


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