Job summary
Practice Nurse
Salary:dependent on
experience.
Location: Clay Cross Medical Centre and Tupton
Surgery
Start date: Immediately
Clay Cross Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking Practice
Nurse with extensive knowledge and experience to join our highly committed Primary
Health Care Team.
The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently as
well as being a good team player. They will be an experienced practice
nurse who can lead in the management of long term conditions. This includes the
assessment of need, delivery and evaluation of care interventions and
management plans in line with best practice standards. The post holder will also
be required to have general practice experience including use of Systemone.
Practice nurse skills including immunisations, wound care, cervical cytology and INR management is highly desirable. Accredited Long Term conditions training in diabetes or COPD and asthma are essential as is experience of working in a primary care environment. The successful candidate will also ideally be an independent non-medical prescriber.
Informal visits and discussions are strongly encouraged.
Main duties of the job
Our new team member will deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all our patients. In accordance with the practice timetable, and as agreed, you will undertake a variety of duties, including chronic disease management, INR management, wound care and contraception.
About us
We are a well-organised stable team and currently boast a GP Principal, 2 salaried GP (part time), 2 ANPs, 4 (wte) Practice Nurses, HCA and Phlebotomist. The management of the business is led by the Practice Manager with excellent practice administration support from the Care Co-ordinator, Senior administrator and 12 part-time receptionistsadmin staff. We have excellent working relationships with the wider healthcare community, including the local District Nursing team, PCN practices, Medicines Management Team, Palliative Care Services, local care homes etc. We are lucky to have the support of an excellent Community Matron. Applications welcome from both new and experienced GPs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works independently using own initiative and is
accountable for their own professional actions.
Administers adult and child immunisations and
vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Maintain
competence in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensures safe storage,
rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and adequate stock levels are
maintained.
Offers comprehensive travel health advice for
patients prior to travel including malaria prophylaxis, safe sex, food hygiene,
sun protection, first aid and emergency medication, health insurance and
vaccinations.
Undertakes procedures to include but not
exclusive to, venepuncture, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry,
new patient health checks, pregnancy testing, suture/clip removal, ear
syringing, cytology and wound management.
Undertakes collection, storage and despatch of
pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc.,
and ensure cleanliness of equipment used.
Recognises areas of concern and gathers
sufficient information to refer e.g. drugs, domestic violence, child
protection, vulnerable adults, senior patients, social problems.
INR monitoring and warfarin management.
On successful completion of independent
non-medical prescriber accredited training and registration with the NMC,
ensure safe, effective and appropriate practice
as defined by current legislative framework and local and practice
guidelines. The post holder must only prescribe within their area of
competence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works independently using own initiative and is
accountable for their own professional actions.
Administers adult and child immunisations and
vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Maintain
competence in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensures safe storage,
rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and adequate stock levels are
maintained.
Offers comprehensive travel health advice for
patients prior to travel including malaria prophylaxis, safe sex, food hygiene,
sun protection, first aid and emergency medication, health insurance and
vaccinations.
Undertakes procedures to include but not
exclusive to, venepuncture, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry,
new patient health checks, pregnancy testing, suture/clip removal, ear
syringing, cytology and wound management.
Undertakes collection, storage and despatch of
pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc.,
and ensure cleanliness of equipment used.
Recognises areas of concern and gathers
sufficient information to refer e.g. drugs, domestic violence, child
protection, vulnerable adults, senior patients, social problems.
INR monitoring and warfarin management.
On successful completion of independent
non-medical prescriber accredited training and registration with the NMC,
ensure safe, effective and appropriate practice
as defined by current legislative framework and local and practice
guidelines. The post holder must only prescribe within their area of
competence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently as well as being a good team player. They will be an experienced practice nurse who can lead in the management of long term conditions. This includes the assessment of need, delivery and evaluation of care interventions and management plans in line with best practice standards. The post holder will also be required to proactively manage frequent and high demand users of health services using long term condition strategies in line with NHS standards for the management of long term conditions.
Desirable
- The post holder will also be required to proactively manage frequent and high demand users of health services using long term condition strategies in line with NHS standards for the management of long term conditions.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently as well as being a good team player. They will be an experienced practice nurse who can lead in the management of long term conditions. This includes the assessment of need, delivery and evaluation of care interventions and management plans in line with best practice standards. The post holder will also be required to proactively manage frequent and high demand users of health services using long term condition strategies in line with NHS standards for the management of long term conditions.
Desirable
- The post holder will also be required to proactively manage frequent and high demand users of health services using long term condition strategies in line with NHS standards for the management of long term conditions.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).