Job summary
Combs Ford Surgery is looking to appoint a Practice Nurse for 2 days per week, with a
range of Chronic Disease Management, ideally able to specialize in Asthma and
Diabetes, with skills to complement our existing clinical team. We can offer you
the opportunity to work with a well-established, experienced clinical team
supported by excellent reception and administrative staff; all committed to
providing high quality primary health care. If you are a patient centered,
practice focused individual we would like to hear from you. Open to all
experienced PNs but would consider those new to the role with a minimum of 5
years post registration experience.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Shortlisting will take place on 6th July with interviews on 12th July.
The interview panel will consist of 2 people.
Main duties of the job
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.
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:
Immunisations/Baby Imms
Cervical smears
Contraception advice and pill
checks
Spirometry
Diabetes with Warwick diploma or
similar
Treatment room
Chronic disease management
particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
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:
Immunisations/Baby Imms
Cervical smears
Contraception advice and pill
checks
Spirometry
Diabetes with Warwick diploma or
similar
Treatment room
Chronic disease management
particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register
- Membership of Professional Body
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Primary Care or healthcare setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of or experience of medical terminology Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register
- Membership of Professional Body
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Primary Care or healthcare setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of or experience of medical terminology Experience of working in a GP practice
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).
