Job summary
Newly qualified or experienced nurse.
Doesnt need experience as long as qualified nurse.
Toassist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include treatment,preventative care, screening and patient education
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for offering all general practicenursing services including chronic disease management reviews, prevention andscreening duties, contraception services and general investigative procedures.
About us
Bowland Medical practice is a well-established trainingpractice hosting GP speciality trainee. We have seven GP partners as well asemploying practice nurses and allied health professionals. We have a friendlyand dynamic team that is committed to providing high quality care to our localpopulation of over 8,000 patients. We participate actively in research anddevelopment with RSI Level 3 accreditation. We also have in housephysiotherapy, podiatry, mental health and pharmacy services.Bowland Medical Practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
You will be well supported within the general practicenursing team and provided with adequate training to meet the responsibilitiesoutlined below.
Main responsibilities include.
Performance of chronic disease management reviews
Facilitate investigations such as venepuncture, spirometryand 12-lead ECGs
Perform cervical cytology screening
Routine immunisations
Childhood immunisations
Participate in activities to promote healthy lifestyles
Improve uptake of screening services.
Administration of intramuscular injections such as B12 ordepot contraceptive.
Contraception and HRT reviews
Maintain accurate medical records
Ordering and maintain practice stock of medical equipment
Attend and participate in practice meetings and Primary Careteam meetings
Participate in quality improvement work
Facilitate teaching and training of staff
Participate in continuing professional developmentactivities
Complete annual performance review
Complete home visits where appropriate
Chaperone and assist in minor surgery andcontraceptive services (IUD/implan
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered General Nurse Current NMC registered
Desirable
2. Completion of cervical cytology smear taker course
3. Relevant diploma or qualification in practice nursing
4. Driving licence
Experience
Essential
5. Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
6. Experience of working in a GP practice
7. Experience of using EMIS
8. Chronic disease management experience
9. Understanding of clinical governance
10. Understanding of QoF
11. Long term condition management
12. Vaccination and immunisation experience