Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team at Downsfield Medical Centre. The post is for approximately 12 hours per a week on a permanent basis. The ideal working day's would be a Wednesday and Thursday however this is negotiable. We are a well-established, GP Practice delivering family - centered continuity of care patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services care to our practice population.The post will have a focus upon supporting our patients to be healthy with monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of our patients in a compassionate way.
About us
We have a friendly and bubbly team who function in a supportive and agile environment. Daily work is often fast paced and therefore the ability to work under pressure, independently as well as part of multiple teams is an absolute must.
In turn, the post holder can expect unrivalled support from practice management and leads who will help facilitate a successful career in General Practice Administration through close engagement, training and learning & development. You will be part of a forward thinking workforce that thrives on improving ways of doing things so that not only are the said objectives achieved, but also to experience work life balance.
If you feel you are the person for this role, please get in contact with our team.
Downsfield Medical Centre is a forward thinking training practice of just under 5000 patients. Our warm and friendly surgery is led by one senior GP partners, supported by two salaried GPs and two Advanced Nurse Practitioners. We also have a diverse multi disciplinary team consisting of a practice nurse, pharmacists and nurse associate. The practice is also supported and managed by a strong and experienced team of managers, practice leads, admin and reception staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Practice experience in the following areas is desirable:
- Undertake health screening, surveillance, new-patient screens and immunisation
- Vaccination and immunisations, administering injections, ensuring safe vaccine storage, implementing cold chain policy
- Undertake cervical cytology screening on those who are eligible in line with national guidelines
- To perform venepuncture
- Assisting with minor surgery
- Respiratory and other chronic disease management including hypertension, copd management,
- Cytology
- Dressings & wound care including removal of sutures
- Travel vaccinations
- Baby immunisations
- Family planning & pill checks
- Provide direct patient care in a medical practice setting
- Assist healthcare providers with examinations and procedures
- Document patient information accurately and maintain electronic medical record
- Educate patients on preventive care, medication instructions, and lifestyle changes
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
- Monitor and ensure the safety and comfort of patients during their visit
Other tasks will include
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment room
- Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock level
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
- Involvement in QOF related activity
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Person Specification:
- UK registered nurse with significant post registration experience
- Must have a good knowledge on Quality outcomes Framework
- Must be able to relay clinical information and maintain accurate, comprehensive consultation records
- Must have PC skills ideally will be able to use basic Word, Excel and e-mail
- Able to work in a changing environment and implement change when applicable to provide high quality health outcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Practice experience in the following areas is desirable:
- Undertake health screening, surveillance, new-patient screens and immunisation
- Vaccination and immunisations, administering injections, ensuring safe vaccine storage, implementing cold chain policy
- Undertake cervical cytology screening on those who are eligible in line with national guidelines
- To perform venepuncture
- Assisting with minor surgery
- Respiratory and other chronic disease management including hypertension, copd management,
- Cytology
- Dressings & wound care including removal of sutures
- Travel vaccinations
- Baby immunisations
- Family planning & pill checks
- Provide direct patient care in a medical practice setting
- Assist healthcare providers with examinations and procedures
- Document patient information accurately and maintain electronic medical record
- Educate patients on preventive care, medication instructions, and lifestyle changes
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
- Monitor and ensure the safety and comfort of patients during their visit
Other tasks will include
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment room
- Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock level
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
- Involvement in QOF related activity
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Person Specification:
- UK registered nurse with significant post registration experience
- Must have a good knowledge on Quality outcomes Framework
- Must be able to relay clinical information and maintain accurate, comprehensive consultation records
- Must have PC skills ideally will be able to use basic Word, Excel and e-mail
- Able to work in a changing environment and implement change when applicable to provide high quality health outcome
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Clinical knowledge and skills Essential
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Chronic disease management
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Clinical knowledge and skills Essential
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Chronic disease management
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
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.