Job summary
We are looking to recruit a new practice nurse to our clinical team at Lambourn Surgery. You will either be new to practice nursing, looking for your first post, or a more experienced nurse. We would ideally like 2 days a week working Mondays and Fridays, but we can be flexible for the right candidate. You will also cover extended hours on a rotational basis which will be paid as additional hours.
We are a training practice, with regular opportunities for CPD. We offer a minimum of one weeks study leave pro-rata per annum. Additional requests would be on a case by case basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the
effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based
practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
The post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical
areas such as infection
prevention and control, health promotion, chronic
disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well
as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and
delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
We will ensure that the post holder has access to
appropriate clinical supervision and a named mentor to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
We cover the cost of your NMC, RCN and medical defence union memberships.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be working within a multidisciplinary team of nurses, GP's, clinical pharmacist and a skilled administrative support team.
We are looking for a treatment room nurse who can confidently cover all the normal treatment room requirements as listed in the job description. An interest in Diabetes would be an advantage but not essential as training can be given.
Experience of long term condition management especially with diabetes would be an advantage, but not essential as training can be given.
About us
Lambourn Surgery is based 10 minutes from junction 14 and 15 minutes from junction 15 of the M4 making it ideal for a candidate from Swindon or Newbury direction.
We are a small rural practice in the heart of the racehorse community serving 6500 patients across a wide practice area. We have an extended team of Doctors, nurses HCA, Clinical pharmacist and social prescriber.
Salary Agenda for change band 6 and dependent on experience
Location West Berkshire
About us -
Supportive of progression and clinical development
Passionate and multi-disciplined team
Diverse patient demographic, keeping every day interesting
CQC Good in all areas
Friendly environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
To complete long term condition reviews
Phlebotomy
Smear taking
Medication reviews.
Partake in baby and adult immunisation programmes
Process pathology results
Contraception
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To assist GPs with minor surgery and Larc fittings when required
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To partake in vaccination programmes for adults and children
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
To complete long term condition reviews
Phlebotomy
Smear taking
Medication reviews.
Partake in baby and adult immunisation programmes
Process pathology results
Contraception
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To assist GPs with minor surgery and Larc fittings when required
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To partake in vaccination programmes for adults and children
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery council
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures.
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples.
- ECGs.
- Venepuncture.
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice.
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs.
- Chaperone procedure.
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood).
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- New patient medicals.
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly.
- Chronic disease management in Diabetes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery council
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures.
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples.
- ECGs.
- Venepuncture.
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice.
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs.
- Chaperone procedure.
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood).
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- New patient medicals.
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly.
- Chronic disease management in Diabetes.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).