Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

1.To manage patients with chronic disease/ long term conditions

2.Undertake cytology screening as part of the national screening programme

3.Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations

4.Deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule for both and children and adults

5.Undertake contraceptive reviews

6.Undertake health promotion to help educate patients

7.Undertake Venepuncture

8.Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests

9.Undertake anticoagulation clinics to include interpretation of blood tests and dosing

10.Act as chaperone when required

11.To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes

12.Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care

13.To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects

14.To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans

15.To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct

16.To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to

17.To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice

18.To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice

19.Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions

20.Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Current NMC registration
• IT skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management
• Smart, polite and confident
• Planning and organising
• Performing under pressure
• Adaptability
• Using initiative
• Team working
• Self motivated
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Desirable

• Accredited training in chronic disease management
• Accredited training in anticoagulation management
• Cervical cytology qualification
• Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations
• Health promotion
• Family planning
• Evidence of recent updating in primary care
• Working with Emis web
• Knowledge of clinical audits

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Garland House Surgery

Address

1 Church Street

Darfield

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S73 9JX

Employer's website

http://www.garlandhousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)