Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Practice Nurse to join our busy team. This is an exciting time for the practice and the successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to use their skills to further develop this role whilst providing a high standard of
nursing care.
Main duties of the job
Working 4-6 sessions per week, the post holder will be an experienced practice nurse. The role includes delivering all aspects of practice nursing care, including cervical cytology, immunisation, chronic disease reviews, family planning and wound care
The individual will work within the NMC Code of Conduct to agreed practice standards and protocols
About us
Due to the rapid growth of our practice we are seeking to recruit a new Practice Nurse
We have doubled in size over the last 6 years and now have a practice population of over 8500 patients. As a CQC rated Outstanding practice we strive to offer the best possible levels of care. This was evidenced by the latest GP Patient Survey 2021 which placed us in the top 1.3% practices in England.
Southam is a beautiful market town based in South Warwickshire, only 10 minutes drive from Leamington Spa and 20 minutes from Coventry and Banbury.
We serve a wonderful patient population, and treasure the great working relationship we have with our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Practice Nurse
Reports to: Senior Practice Nurse (Clinically)
Practice Manager (Administratively)
Hours: 4-6 sessions per week
Job Summary:
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.
Job Responsibilities:
Following agreed clinical protocols perform duties including:-
- Asthma reviews
- COPD reviews
- Diabetes reviews
- Multi-morbidity reviews
- Coil check, removal, insertion and replacement
- Ring pessary insertion
- Cervical cytology
- Wound care including dressings and removal of sutures, staples and clips
- Contraception (pill and injection)
- Menopause and HRT monitoring
- Swabs
- Routine and childhood immunisations
- Travel advice and vaccination
- Urinalysis
- INR monitoring
- Injections including B12, Zoladex, Prostat and Depo
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery
- Blood Pressure Measurement
Other tasks include:
- Ordering stock from clinical suppliers and path lab supplies.
- Attend and participate in team and practice meetings
- Maintaining clinical room, stocking and rotating items as required
- Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a requirement to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior practice nurse of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Practice Nurse
Reports to: Senior Practice Nurse (Clinically)
Practice Manager (Administratively)
Hours: 4-6 sessions per week
Job Summary:
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.
Job Responsibilities:
Following agreed clinical protocols perform duties including:-
- Asthma reviews
- COPD reviews
- Diabetes reviews
- Multi-morbidity reviews
- Coil check, removal, insertion and replacement
- Ring pessary insertion
- Cervical cytology
- Wound care including dressings and removal of sutures, staples and clips
- Contraception (pill and injection)
- Menopause and HRT monitoring
- Swabs
- Routine and childhood immunisations
- Travel advice and vaccination
- Urinalysis
- INR monitoring
- Injections including B12, Zoladex, Prostat and Depo
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery
- Blood Pressure Measurement
Other tasks include:
- Ordering stock from clinical suppliers and path lab supplies.
- Attend and participate in team and practice meetings
- Maintaining clinical room, stocking and rotating items as required
- Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a requirement to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior practice nurse of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration and active PIN
- Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice.
- Chronic disease management qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a GP practice nursing team
- Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor surgery, family planning and menopause, dressing and wound care
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS Web clinical computer system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration and active PIN
- Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice.
- Chronic disease management qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a GP practice nursing team
- Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor surgery, family planning and menopause, dressing and wound care
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS Web clinical computer system
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).
