Job summary
Bishopgate Medical Centre is a large 13600 patient practiced based in Bishop Auckland. Owing to retirement we are looking to recruit a practice nurse to join our nursing team which consists of 6 Practice Nurses, 4 HCAs and 1 Nurse Associate. We are flexible in terms of Full Time / Part time for the right candidate
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have experience in General Practice and all duties such as Smears, Ear Syringing, Dressings, Immunisations. However, consideration will be given to candidates without General Practice experience. Skills dealing with Asthma, COPD and Diabetes would be a bonus but not essential.
About us
The practice has 5 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 5 ANPs, 6 Practice Nurses, 4 HCAs, 1 NA and approximately 15 admin staff.
Many of the staff have worked here for many years and turnover is incredibly small.
No evening or extended hours working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE
REPORTS TO: THE PARTNERS (Clinically)
THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)
HOURS: 22 - 37 hours per week
Job Summary:
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of Practice.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
- Cytology when qualification obtained
- Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
- Removal of Sutures
- Travel Appointments
- ECGs
- Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
- Venepuncture
- Ear syringing
- Routine immunizations such as B12, Influenza, Pneumonia
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Requesting pathology tests
- Contraception including pill checks, depo provera once suitable qualifications obtained
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- Other tasks will include
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Inform the Practice Manager of vaccinations needed to maintain stock levels
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE
REPORTS TO: THE PARTNERS (Clinically)
THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)
HOURS: 22 - 37 hours per week
Job Summary:
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of Practice.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
- Cytology when qualification obtained
- Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
- Removal of Sutures
- Travel Appointments
- ECGs
- Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
- Venepuncture
- Ear syringing
- Routine immunizations such as B12, Influenza, Pneumonia
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Requesting pathology tests
- Contraception including pill checks, depo provera once suitable qualifications obtained
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- Other tasks will include
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Inform the Practice Manager of vaccinations needed to maintain stock levels
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working as a nurse in a Hospital, Community, General Practice setting for at least 1 year
Desirable
- Experience in a GP Practice
- Experience in Chronic Disease
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration as Qualified Nurse
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working as a nurse in a Hospital, Community, General Practice setting for at least 1 year
Desirable
- Experience in a GP Practice
- Experience in Chronic Disease
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration as Qualified Nurse
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).