Job summary
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE
NURSE
HOURS: 22
- 26 hours per week
SALARY: Dependant
on experience
START DATE: ASAP
Argyll House is looking to recruit a Registered Practice
Nurse to join our small and friendly team.
The surgery provides a high standard of care to a population of 5600
patients.
The ideal candidate would be a qualified practice nurse with
an interest in Diabetes and Sexual Health, however we will consider experienced
nurses as training will be given.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the role will be normal
practice nurse duties including:
Cytology
Wound care
/ ulcer care/Doppler
Removal of
Sutures
Urinalysis
Travel
Clinic
ECGs
Venepuncture
Hypertension
Management
Ear syringing
Routine
immunizations/Childhood immunisations
INR
monitoring using INR star
Interest
in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
Ordering
of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Assisting
GPs with minor surgery
Attend and
participate in any Practice meetings when required.
On
occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
Any other
delegated duties appropriate to the post
About us
We are a GP surgery based in Ryde, Isle of Wight that provides a high standard of care to a population
of 5600 patients.
We are an active member practice of the North East Primary Care Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job description for further detail
The Job description will detail key aspects of the role and include a person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job description for further detail
The Job description will detail key aspects of the role and include a person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Minimum 2 years post registration experience
- Evidence of appropriate knowledge base.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Understanding of clinical coding in general and Read coding in particular
Desirable
- Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management
- Experience of working in a complex organisation
- Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses
- Evidence of involvement in Research and Developing
- Experience of working with new technologies in health care practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Minimum 2 years post registration experience
- Evidence of appropriate knowledge base.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Understanding of clinical coding in general and Read coding in particular
Desirable
- Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management
- Experience of working in a complex organisation
- Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses
- Evidence of involvement in Research and Developing
- Experience of working with new technologies in health care 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
