Job summary
The
Cambridge Practice is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hard working practice nurse to join our friendly nursing team. The successful candidate will be working alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team, in
delivering high quality care to our patient population. Key responsibilities
will be within the treatment room but would welcome those candidates with long
term condition experience too.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support in the
following
Providing treatment room services - wound care,
cervical screening, immunisation programmes, deliver health promotion.
Providing a holistic and evidence-based approach to
wound management ideally including experience with ABPI readings &
compression therapy, post-op wound care
Supporting those who are partaking in the cervical
screening programme and promoting other screening programmes
Implement public health immunisation programmes for both
adults and children
Participate in nursing, clinical governance and any other relevant meetings.
Support a variety of students from different disciplines
About us
The
Cambridge Practice was formed in 2018 following the merger of Victoria and
Southlea Group practices. We support approximately 23000 patients in the Aldershot area. We have a strong clinical team of GPs, PAs, ANPs, Nurse Associates, Clinical Pharmacist, Nursing and Healthcare Assistant staff with additional services provided by our
PCN colleagues including Paramedic Practitioners for home visits and First Contact Physiotherapists
for self-referrals to MSK assessments.
The
Cambridge Practice is an Accredited NHS training practice supporting GP
trainees, medical students, student physician associates, student paramedic practitioners,
student nurses, trainee nurse associates.
Our vision
Working in partnership with patients,
staff and our community to improve health and wellbeing for all.
Our Values
One Team - Working collectively in providing
care for our patients
Safety - Establish a safe working environment for patients, you and your colleagues and complying with all aspects of governance
Courage - Triumph over anxieties and fear of communication and allow your voice to be heard in the team for growth and development.
Accountability - Lead by example and hold yourself accountable first up to dateTake prompt action if you think patient and staff safety is being compromised
Respect -Endeavour to maintain positive dialogue with patients, partners and colleagues and maintain trust, equality and diversity
Our version of the OSCARs
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need
to be a registered general nurse, working in accordance with the NMC code of
conduct. With evidence of ongoing professional development and experience of working
within primary care
Key
responsibilities (but not limited to)
Participate
in national screening programme such as cervical screening and deliver national
immunisation and vaccination programmes
Provide directly
or assist GPs/AHP with contraceptive services
Acts as a
chaperone when required
Undertake
health promotion to help educate patients/carers/families
Provide
general treatment room duties assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing
care
Support in
emergency situations
Recognise,
assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Demonstrate
good communication and interpersonal skills
Maintain
accurate records/documentation associated with patient health care
Support the
clinical team with safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national
policies and procedures
Request/process
pathology services as required
To collect
data and participate in regular practice audit/research projects
Maintain
your NMC registration and continuous professional development
Maintain a
safe environment for staff, patients, carers and other co-workers, ensuring all
statutory regulations are implemented and adhered to
Demonstrate understanding
of IPC measures
To always promote
a professional approach by attire and attitude to patients and staff
Attend and
participate in staff and practice meetings as required
See job
description for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need
to be a registered general nurse, working in accordance with the NMC code of
conduct. With evidence of ongoing professional development and experience of working
within primary care
Key
responsibilities (but not limited to)
Participate
in national screening programme such as cervical screening and deliver national
immunisation and vaccination programmes
Provide directly
or assist GPs/AHP with contraceptive services
Acts as a
chaperone when required
Undertake
health promotion to help educate patients/carers/families
Provide
general treatment room duties assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing
care
Support in
emergency situations
Recognise,
assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Demonstrate
good communication and interpersonal skills
Maintain
accurate records/documentation associated with patient health care
Support the
clinical team with safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national
policies and procedures
Request/process
pathology services as required
To collect
data and participate in regular practice audit/research projects
Maintain
your NMC registration and continuous professional development
Maintain a
safe environment for staff, patients, carers and other co-workers, ensuring all
statutory regulations are implemented and adhered to
Demonstrate understanding
of IPC measures
To always promote
a professional approach by attire and attitude to patients and staff
Attend and
participate in staff and practice meetings as required
See job
description for more details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered general nurse
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered general nurse
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).
