Job summary
Full Time Practice Nurse – Cardinal Medical Practice
The Cardinal Medical Practice (formed as a result of a recent merger between Chesterfield Drive, Deben Road and Norwich Road) have a great opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join us at this very exciting time. We have recently implemented a demand led way of working using AskmyGP, which has received fantastic patient feedback and we are keen to hear from Practice Nurses who are interested in working differently.
As part of Suffolk Primary Care, Cardinal is the largest Medical practice in Suffolk providing GP services to over 30,000 patients across Ipswich and as part of our ongoing plan for further growth, we are also progressing a move into a new purpose built facility in 2024.
We can offer:
· a competitive salary
· 25 days plus Bank Holidays
· regular support and mentoring
Do you want to know more?
Then why not arrange to come and meet our team which consists of 5 partners, 5 salaried GPs, ANPs, NP’s, Paramedics, Pharmacist, Minor Illness Nurses, PNs and HCAs, as well as a skilled and supportive non clinical team.
Interested?
Then why not contact Andrew Preston, General Manager, email andrew.preston3@nhs.net for an informal discussion and to arrange a visit
Main duties of the job
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 before new
duties are undertaken. The post holder
will work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
About us
SPC is an innovative partnership with like minded Suffolk GP
surgeries covering 130,000 patients.
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.
Recruitment to this role is conditional on the applicant having received
two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination or being able to demonstrate clinical
exemption.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose of Post:
1.
Provides
care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
2.
To
undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:
·
Immunisations
·
Cervical
smears
·
Contraception
advice & pill checks
·
Travel
advice
3.
To
participate in chronic disease management
4.
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.
· Provide advice,
information and statistics to the Practice Operations Manager on matters
relating to or affecting the Practice Nursing function.
· 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.
· Participate in the
Practice supervision strategy.
· Participate in the
development of integrated information to meet management requirements.
· In participation with
the Practice Operations Manager, ensure the maintenance of equipment and
stock levels relating to patient care
· Undertake any other
professional or management responsibilities as required and appropriate to
the post.
· Carry out specific
duties and responsibilities to maintain nursing sessions.
·
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
·
Following appropriate
training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological
specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure
the cleanliness of any equipment used. Perform any investigatory procedures
requested by the GP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose of Post:
1.
Provides
care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
2.
To
undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:
·
Immunisations
·
Cervical
smears
·
Contraception
advice & pill checks
·
Travel
advice
3.
To
participate in chronic disease management
4.
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.
· Provide advice,
information and statistics to the Practice Operations Manager on matters
relating to or affecting the Practice Nursing function.
· 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.
· Participate in the
Practice supervision strategy.
· Participate in the
development of integrated information to meet management requirements.
· In participation with
the Practice Operations Manager, ensure the maintenance of equipment and
stock levels relating to patient care
· Undertake any other
professional or management responsibilities as required and appropriate to
the post.
· Carry out specific
duties and responsibilities to maintain nursing sessions.
·
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
·
Following appropriate
training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological
specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure
the cleanliness of any equipment used. Perform any investigatory procedures
requested by the GP
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Register
- Membership of Professional Body
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years post registration experience
- Recent practice, within last 12 months
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
Desirable
- Practice or Community Nurse experience
- Training specific to Practice Nurse, e.g., cervical cytology, etc.
- Ability to teach and supervise junior staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Register
- Membership of Professional Body
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years post registration experience
- Recent practice, within last 12 months
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
Desirable
- Practice or Community Nurse experience
- Training specific to Practice Nurse, e.g., cervical cytology, etc.
- Ability to teach and supervise junior staff
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).
