Job summary
We are a large, friendly, training practice in Milton Keynes seeking a Practice Nurse with a minimum of 2 years' primary care experience to join our clinical team. It is envisaged that the post will be either be over 4 days or possibly 3 longer days.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have formal training and experience in baby/childhood and adult imms, cervical cytology, asthma & COPD, travel advice and imms, ear irrigation, ECGs, health promotion, phlebotomy and wound care. It is anticipated that the post holder will take the lead in respiratory care and will ideally be trained in taking and interpreting spirometry, or enthusiastic about undertaking this.
About us
Our Nurse Team comprises 3 Practice Nurses, an ANP, 3 extended role HCAs and a Phlebotomist. Other members of the team include 6 GP Partners, a Salaried GP, 2 GP Registrars all ably supported by our amazing administrative team :) We work closely with our PCN colleagues whose clinicians (GPs, pharmacists) hold sessions in our surgery building.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing services to our 16k patients. Together with the Lead Nurse and GPs, the successfuul applicant will work as part of the nursing team to support patients with the management of long-term conditions and screening. Asthma and COPD qualification and experience are a requirement of the role, as is the ability to undertake the following: cervical cytology, baby imms, adult imms, asthma and COPD reviews, spirometry, phlebotomy and ECGs.
We look forward to working with you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing services to our 16k patients. Together with the Lead Nurse and GPs, the successfuul applicant will work as part of the nursing team to support patients with the management of long-term conditions and screening. Asthma and COPD qualification and experience are a requirement of the role, as is the ability to undertake the following: cervical cytology, baby imms, adult imms, asthma and COPD reviews, spirometry, phlebotomy and ECGs.
We look forward to working with you!
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care as part of a multi-disciplinary nursing team.
- Experience of working with a wide range of patients.
- Experience of asthma and COPD reviews including spirometry.
- Experience in maintaining a safe work area for both yourself and others.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English & Maths.
- Registered General Nurse qualification.
- Asthma and/or COPD diploma and ideally spirometry.
- Recent experience of a wide variety of clinical skills including baby & adult imms, smears, asthma and COPD reviews, INR management, wound care & phlebotomy.
Desirable
- Practice Nurse Diploma.
- Experience of working in a GP practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care as part of a multi-disciplinary nursing team.
- Experience of working with a wide range of patients.
- Experience of asthma and COPD reviews including spirometry.
- Experience in maintaining a safe work area for both yourself and others.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English & Maths.
- Registered General Nurse qualification.
- Asthma and/or COPD diploma and ideally spirometry.
- Recent experience of a wide variety of clinical skills including baby & adult imms, smears, asthma and COPD reviews, INR management, wound care & phlebotomy.
Desirable
- Practice Nurse Diploma.
- 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).
