Job summary
Brandon Medical Practice - We are
seeking a Part time innovative, enthusiastic, flexible Practice Nurse to work 2
days a week alongside our Senior Practice Nurse and HCA.
The post-holder has a key role to play, delivering high quality care to
all our patients; in the provision of assessment, treatment, screening, health
education services, advice to patients and all other areas as part of your
day-to-day role. You will have the required level of training and competence
and work within patient group directions where these are available.
The nursing team is led by a Partner, providing guidance and support
where required.
The selection process
for this role will include a minimum of 2 people at the interview which will be
week commencing 8th April
Main duties of the job
uties of the successful applicant will include (this list is not
exhaustive)
General Treatment Room Duties BP Checks, suture removal, minor injuries,
routine injections, phlebotomy, ECG, urinalysis, wound care
Cervical Screening
Child Immunisations
Routine immunisations / vaccinations
Contraception
Long term conditions particularly Diabetes.
Assisting with IUCD/IUS fittings
Assisting with QOF
About us
SPC is an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP surgeries.
Doctors and practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patients continue to receive high quality healthcare.
Suffolk Primary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will ideally be fully vaccinated against Covid.
Benefits of working for SPC include:
NHS Pension Scheme
The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme
Life insurance
Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension
Ill health benefits
20% employer contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
No deposit
No credit check
Fully comprehensive insurance
Servicing and tyres
Breakdown cover
Up to £2,000 contribution from SPC subject to conditions
Proper Pay & Cost of Living Benefits
Living Wage Foundation Accredited
GP Remote Working
Eye Care Vouchers Health Service Discounts
Annual Leave - Minimum 33 days including bank holidays FTE with enhancements for long service
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity terms
High street discounts through our own online portal
Technology and Homewares Salary Sacrifice schemes with Currys and John Lewis
Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Gym Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list,
including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post
holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties
undertaken. The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.
Key Responsibilities
Provides care directly to
patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
To undertake general nursing
duties within the nursing team, including:
o Immunisations/Baby Imms
o Cervical smears
o Contraception advice and pill
checks
o Spirometry
o Diabetes with Warwick diploma or
similar
o Treatment room
o Chronic disease management
particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
o To work to practice protocols and
guidelines.
Main
tasks and responsibilities:
Provide general and specific
Health assessment and
screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols)
with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
Advise patients on general
health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary
Provide nursing treatments to
patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed
protocols.
Implement a systematic
approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit
and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.
Assist with the development
of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of
care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list,
including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post
holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties
undertaken. The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.
Key Responsibilities
Provides care directly to
patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
To undertake general nursing
duties within the nursing team, including:
o Immunisations/Baby Imms
o Cervical smears
o Contraception advice and pill
checks
o Spirometry
o Diabetes with Warwick diploma or
similar
o Treatment room
o Chronic disease management
particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
o To work to practice protocols and
guidelines.
Main
tasks and responsibilities:
Provide general and specific
Health assessment and
screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols)
with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
Advise patients on general
health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary
Provide nursing treatments to
patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed
protocols.
Implement a systematic
approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit
and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.
Assist with the development
of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of
care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to check and re-check work to ensure high levels of accuracy
- Ability to work on repetitive and regular tasks
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to escalate problems/issues as required
Desirable
- Experience of working within Primary Care or healthcare setting
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to check and re-check work to ensure high levels of accuracy
- Ability to work on repetitive and regular tasks
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to escalate problems/issues as required
Desirable
- Experience of working within Primary Care or healthcare setting
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
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).
