Job summary
Salary Available on Application
16 hours a week
We are looking to recruit another Treatment Room Nurse to join our friendly Practice Nursing team at Craig Y Don Medical Practice
We are seeking a qualified Nurse who is enthusiastic, approachable, compassionate, organised and is self-motivated and confident in working unsupervised
Main duties of the job
Provide excellent nursing care to practice population, see job description person specification attached
About us
About Craig Y Don Medical Practice
About us
We are a friendly and busy but effectively run practice of 11k+ patients comprising of 8 partners, 3 salaried GPs, 2 nurse practitioners, 2 advanced nurse practitioners, one of which does home visits, 2 practice nurses, 3 health care assistants who are supported by our admin team as well as a visiting OT, Health Visitor and Mental Health Team. We undertake regular team building exercises because we recognise the importance of team working. We are a six-minute walk from the spectacular Llandudno promenade. Purpose built premises with its own car park. Regular MDT meetings and supported training opportunities, and protected education sessions held for provision of CPD requirements. Please contact: Sue Fairburn, Practice Manager, Craig y Don Medical Practice, Clarence Road, Llandudno, LL30 1TA. Telephone: 01492 864540. e-mail: susan.fairburn@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Management Team and General Practitioners
Assistance at clinics, setting up and supporting other clinicians and ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress.
Conduct pre-clinic checks.
Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels
The testing and result recording of clinical specimens
Preparation of clinical specimens for collection
Provide assistance in minor operations and coil fittings ensuring patient care by chaperoning.
Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.
Undertake ECGs
New patient health checks for newly registered patients
Giving injections to the practice population according to protocols
Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms
Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards
Ordering medical supplies and checking/recording and storage of supplies on receipt
Inputting of information onto EMIS.
Ensure the safe storage, recording, rotation and disposal of vaccines.
Fridge temperature logging and reporting cold chain issues as necessary.
Prioritise problems presenting in the treatment room, assess and plan appropriate course of action for the emergency patient situation.
Ability / confidence to work alone in the treatment room, seeking advice from colleagues / GPs when necessary.
Some pharmacological knowledge required, especially relating to wound care / infection.
Knowledge of treatment room Patient Group Directives and associated policies.
Knowledge and understanding of patients with long-term conditions and acute illness presenting in the treatment room.
Assist with an emergency patient situation, keeping updated with resuscitation skills.
Cervical cytology - attend relevant recognised course for cervical cytology and possess PIN for LBC.
Undertake vaginal swabs and discuss this with patients, offer sexual health advice and give relevant contact numbers / information as required.
Wound care - be confident in wound assessment, be able to identify signs of infection and use suitable dressings after initial assessment. Have a broad knowledge of wound types and methods of management, i.e. burns, lacerations, sebaceous cysts/drainage and insertion of wick dressings, post- operative wound care, and suture and clip removal, minor skin injuries; i.e. grazes and bruises. Refer patients to medical colleagues for a review when necessary.
Leg ulcer dressings and management - knowledge of ulcer dressings, ability to assist with these dressings in the absence of a specialist nurse.
Supporting new members of staff / nursing
Pregnancy testing.
Administer and support patients undertaking oxygen therapy or nebuliser treatments.
Assess the patient presenting with a minor injury and implement the most appropriate course of action, refer to a GP / refer to A/E if necessary.
Any other duties as directed by the Managers or GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Management Team and General Practitioners
Assistance at clinics, setting up and supporting other clinicians and ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress.
Conduct pre-clinic checks.
Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels
The testing and result recording of clinical specimens
Preparation of clinical specimens for collection
Provide assistance in minor operations and coil fittings ensuring patient care by chaperoning.
Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.
Undertake ECGs
New patient health checks for newly registered patients
Giving injections to the practice population according to protocols
Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms
Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards
Ordering medical supplies and checking/recording and storage of supplies on receipt
Inputting of information onto EMIS.
Ensure the safe storage, recording, rotation and disposal of vaccines.
Fridge temperature logging and reporting cold chain issues as necessary.
Prioritise problems presenting in the treatment room, assess and plan appropriate course of action for the emergency patient situation.
Ability / confidence to work alone in the treatment room, seeking advice from colleagues / GPs when necessary.
Some pharmacological knowledge required, especially relating to wound care / infection.
Knowledge of treatment room Patient Group Directives and associated policies.
Knowledge and understanding of patients with long-term conditions and acute illness presenting in the treatment room.
Assist with an emergency patient situation, keeping updated with resuscitation skills.
Cervical cytology - attend relevant recognised course for cervical cytology and possess PIN for LBC.
Undertake vaginal swabs and discuss this with patients, offer sexual health advice and give relevant contact numbers / information as required.
Wound care - be confident in wound assessment, be able to identify signs of infection and use suitable dressings after initial assessment. Have a broad knowledge of wound types and methods of management, i.e. burns, lacerations, sebaceous cysts/drainage and insertion of wick dressings, post- operative wound care, and suture and clip removal, minor skin injuries; i.e. grazes and bruises. Refer patients to medical colleagues for a review when necessary.
Leg ulcer dressings and management - knowledge of ulcer dressings, ability to assist with these dressings in the absence of a specialist nurse.
Supporting new members of staff / nursing
Pregnancy testing.
Administer and support patients undertaking oxygen therapy or nebuliser treatments.
Assess the patient presenting with a minor injury and implement the most appropriate course of action, refer to a GP / refer to A/E if necessary.
Any other duties as directed by the Managers or GPs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification Specifications
- Essential
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Desirable
- Accredited training in anticoagulation management
- Cervical cytology qualification
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- Experience Specifications
- Essential
- Health promotion
- Implementation and utilising protocols and guidelines
- Clinical supervision
-
- Desirable
- 2 years post-registration
- Family planning
- Smoking cessation
- Evidence of recent updating in primary care
- Working with EMIS
- 1 year experience in primary/community care
- Additional Criteria
- Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Pharmacological knowledge
- Knowledge of Patient Group Directives and associated policies
- Knowledge and understanding of long term conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of acute illness
- Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical audits
- Knowledge of EMIS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification Specifications
- Essential
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Desirable
- Accredited training in anticoagulation management
- Cervical cytology qualification
-
- Experience Specifications
- Essential
- Health promotion
- Implementation and utilising protocols and guidelines
- Clinical supervision
-
- Desirable
- 2 years post-registration
- Family planning
- Smoking cessation
- Evidence of recent updating in primary care
- Working with EMIS
- 1 year experience in primary/community care
- Additional Criteria
- Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Pharmacological knowledge
- Knowledge of Patient Group Directives and associated policies
- Knowledge and understanding of long term conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of acute illness
- Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical audits
- Knowledge of EMIS
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).