Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities But Not Limited To:

General Duties to Include:

Administer vaccinations and immunisations as per practice protocols.

Cervical cytology

Manage and monitor patients with chronic diseases (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension) in line with national and local guidelines

Carry out home visits to our vulnerable patient cohort

Support the clinical team in the management of the care homes we oversee

Ensure accurate and timely clinical record keeping using EMIS

Removal of sutures and clips

Contraception reviews

Carry out NHS health checks, new patient checks, and contraception reviews

Wound care and dressing

Participate in infection control, safeguarding procedures, and cold chain maintenance

Health Promotion:

Support patients with lifestyle advice and self-care management

Advise patients on health care, minor ailments, health promotion, and illness prevention.

Administrative Duties:

Contribute to QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) achievement and clinical audits

Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment before, during, and after patient care activities, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients.

Ensure the Emergency Medication is adequately stocked and fit for purpose.

Ensure proper handling and dispatch of laboratory specimens, including blood and urine samples.

Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Ensure fridge temperatures are regularly monitored and maintained.

Team Collaboration:

Participate in practice meetings and contribute to our aim to continually improve.

Support the training and mentoring of junior staff members.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
• Qualified & Competent in cervical cytology, immunisations, and chronic disease management

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be confident to deal with patients, families and carers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, using initiative within the level of competence for the position.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection.
• Accuracy and a strong desire for attention to detail
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Working knowledge of EMIS & Docman clinical systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of GP contract QOf
• Stable career history showing clear commitment and progression

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

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Address

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Smithy Green

Cheadle Hulme

Cheshire

SK8 6LU

Employer's website

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