Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting, new challenge? Would you like to pursue a career as a General Practice Treatment room Nurse in Primary Care?
Riverbank Medical Services are looking to recruit a Treatment Room Nurse for 30 hours a week .
We are seeking team players to work within an outstanding team, with a flexible approach to work and a keenness to learn.
You will be required to work as part of the practice team to facilitate the provision of nursing services and to implement care for patients who are registered with the practice.
To carry our nursing procedures, technical measurements, investigations, immunisations, and health promotion advice as appropriate, for patients under the indirect supervision of the nurse manager.
Main duties of the job
- Assess patients' health needs and develop care plans to meet their needs.
- Undertake nursing procedures
- Take part in the screening for, and maintenance of treatment for long term conditions, cervical smears and drug monitoring according to the protocols of the practice, referring to other health professionals as appropriate e.g. diabetes screening, follow up investigations, blood pressure measurement.
- Administer and monitor medication including issue of medication within Patient Group Directions and according to individual prescription instructions e.g. Zoladex, Travel vaccinations.
- Actively engage patients and carers in the management of health problems and actions to improve health by providing health education and support according to practice and national guidelines e.g. obesity management, smoking cessation, travel health advice.
About us
We are a relatively small, supportive, friendly and innovative practice, with one GP, two nurses and a full complement of admin staff; with a focus on the highest quality of care for our patients.
Situated on the outskirts of Mansfield we have a patient register size of approx 4500 patients, we utilizethe clinical system SystmOne. We are a pro-active and innovative practice and this role provides a great opportunity for you to make a difference through the support you provide to the team.
We have an active PPG supporting our patients with Flu events and Dementia Support groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training will be available.
In conjunction with other nurse team members, provide nursing care for the following areas:
- Wound care
- Venepuncture
- Immunisations for adults
- INR monitoring and using supporting software to advise patients of warfarin doses.
- Travel vaccinations assessing the requirement and schedule for vaccination and implementing a plan for delivery.
- Investigations as instructed by other clinicians and interpreting results where appropriate e.g. vaginal swabs, wound swabs, blood tests, assisting with minor operations, supporting patients, preparing and disposing of equipment, record keeping and offering appropriate follow up.
- In conjunction with other team members provide screening for patients, implement management plans and/or refer patients as appropriate to other health professionals within the practice team e.g.
- Cervical screening
- Long Term Conditions Reviews
- Ear Syringing
- Spirometry's
- Child Vaccinations
- ECGs
- Equipment checks
- Flu Clinics
- Home visit Flu clinics
- Home visit Long term Condition reviews
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training will be available.
In conjunction with other nurse team members, provide nursing care for the following areas:
- Wound care
- Venepuncture
- Immunisations for adults
- INR monitoring and using supporting software to advise patients of warfarin doses.
- Travel vaccinations assessing the requirement and schedule for vaccination and implementing a plan for delivery.
- Investigations as instructed by other clinicians and interpreting results where appropriate e.g. vaginal swabs, wound swabs, blood tests, assisting with minor operations, supporting patients, preparing and disposing of equipment, record keeping and offering appropriate follow up.
- In conjunction with other team members provide screening for patients, implement management plans and/or refer patients as appropriate to other health professionals within the practice team e.g.
- Cervical screening
- Long Term Conditions Reviews
- Ear Syringing
- Spirometry's
- Child Vaccinations
- ECGs
- Equipment checks
- Flu Clinics
- Home visit Flu clinics
- Home visit Long term Condition reviews
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education - GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent
- Registered Nurse
- Membership of professional body
- System one Trained
Desirable
- Supervisory Management or mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with others
- Experience of using own initiative and working autonomously
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems
- Health Care setting Experience
- System one Trained
Desirable
- Experience of working within a General Practice
- Experience of working in a community setting
- A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education - GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent
- Registered Nurse
- Membership of professional body
- System one Trained
Desirable
- Supervisory Management or mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with others
- Experience of using own initiative and working autonomously
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems
- Health Care setting Experience
- System one Trained
Desirable
- Experience of working within a General Practice
- Experience of working in a community setting
- A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment
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).