Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to work at Howard House Surgery. This is currently a 12 month fixed term maternity cover, however there may be a possibility to review a permanent position after the 12 months.
The role will include both telephone and F2F contact with patients carrying out general nursing duties including, but not limited to; cervical smears, immunisations, chronic disease management etc. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing patients with diabetes, asthma and COPD however; a willingness to carry out further training is a must. The successful candidate will work in accordance with NMC code of conduct.
Candidates will be highly motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will need excellent computer skills to enable you to make appointments and enter information on clinical computer systems. Understanding of SystemOne is preferred but not essential.
Howard House Practice has approximately 8500 patients in Felixstowe. The practice is made up of GPs, Nurses, HCAs, Care Navigators, Administrators and prescription team. This is an additional role to work with our current team of Practice Nurses'.
The vacancy is for between 25-37.5 hours a week; however, this may be negotiable for the right candidate. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.
Main duties of the job
Provides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:
o Immunisations/Baby Imms
o Cervical smears
o Contraception advice and pill checks
o Long term condition reviews
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 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:
o Immunisations/Baby Imms
o Cervical smears
o Contraception advice and pill checks
o Spirometry
o Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar
o Treatment room
o Chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
o To work to practice protocols and guidelines.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Provide general and specific
Health assessment and screening to the practice population(withinagreed 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 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:
o Immunisations/Baby Imms
o Cervical smears
o Contraception advice and pill checks
o Spirometry
o Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar
o Treatment room
o Chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
o To work to practice protocols and guidelines.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Provide general and specific
Health assessment and screening to the practice population(withinagreed 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
- - Current NMC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- - Excellent attention to detail and ability to check and re-check work to ensure high levels of accuracy
- - Ability to work on repetitive and regular tasks
- - Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- - Problem solving skills
- - Ability to escalate problems/issues as required
Desirable
- - Experience of working within Primary Care or healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Current NMC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- - Excellent attention to detail and ability to check and re-check work to ensure high levels of accuracy
- - Ability to work on repetitive and regular tasks
- - Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- - Problem solving skills
- - Ability to escalate problems/issues as required
Desirable
- - Experience of working within Primary Care or healthcare setting
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).
