The Alma RoadSurgery Romsey has a vacancy for an experienced Practice Nurse with ChronicDisease management particularly Diabetes and Asthma to join our busy andfriendly Nursing Team.
25 to 30 hoursper week (Monday, Tuesday and Fridayhowever negotiable)
Pay dependant onexperience.
The roleincludes long term condition reviews (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma), Wound care,Cervical Screening, Contraception, Travel & Child Immunisations.
The Alma RoadSurgery is in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Southampton and the NewForest with a list size of 15,700 patients.
We have 11 GPs,4 Practice Nurses, Respiratory Nurse Lead, 2 Healthcare Assistants and 2Phlebotomists.
Staff benefitfrom a morning and afternoon coffee break, social events, birthday leave and afriendly and supportive team culture.
Informal visitsto the Practice are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Title: Practice Nurse
Responsible to: PracticeNurse Manager
Hours: 25- 30 hours per week
Objective: To assess the nursing needsof patients and provide appropriate care/treatment adhering to practice policyand in accordance with NMC guidelines
Duties: Themain duties are:
Minor and Complex woundcare / ulcer care
Compression Dressings
ECGs
Removal of sutures
To document the process of assessment, need anddelivery of care
To adhere to the NMC Code of ProfessionalConduct and Scope of Professional Practice following national, local andpractice guidelines
To attend study sessions in order to keep up todate with current trends
To be willing to provide cover due to sicknessor holiday
To comply with the Data Protection Act andmaintain confidentiality at all times
To adhere to Practice policies for recordkeeping
Anyother duty appropriate to the role as requested by the Practice NurseManager
This Job Description is a guide tothe duties required and may be amended if circumstances change and followingdiscussion with the post-holder.
About us
The Alma Road Surgery is in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Southampton and the New Forest with a list size of 15,700 patients.
We have 11 GPs, 4 Practice Nurses, Respiratory Nurse Lead, 2 Healthcare Assistants and 2 Phlebotomists.
Staff benefit from a morning and afternoon coffee break, social events, birthday leave and a friendly and supportive team culture.
Job responsibilities
Title: Practice Nurse
Responsible to: PracticeNurse Manager
Hours: 25- 30 hours per week
Objective: To assess the nursing needsof patients and provide appropriate care/treatment adhering to practice policyand in accordance with NMC guidelines
Duties: Themain duties are:
Minor and Complex woundcare / ulcer care
Compression Dressings
ECGs
Removal of Sutures
To document the process of assessment, need anddelivery of care
To adhere to the NMC Code of ProfessionalConduct and Scope of Professional Practice following national, local andpractice guidelines
To attend study sessions in order to keep up todate with current trends
To be willing to provide cover due to sicknessor holiday
To comply with the Data Protection Act andmaintain confidentiality at all times
To adhere to Practice policies for recordkeeping
Anyother duty appropriate to the role as requested by the Practice NurseManager
This Job Description is a guide tothe duties required and may be amended if circumstances change and followingdiscussion with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Friendly and welcoming
* Pleasant and articulate
* Smart in appearance
* Educated to GCE/GCSE standard in core subjects
* Good Level of IT Competency
* Good telephone and face to face communication skills
* Able to work and keep calm under pressure
* An understanding of the need for strict confidentiality
* Able to work as part of a team
* Able to work without direct supervision
* Able to be flexible and work at desired times especially during busy periods
* Registered with the NMC
Experience
* Experience in Chronic Disease Management particularly Diabetes and Asthma
* Experienced in Primacy Care Nursing desirable
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.
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