We are looking for a practice nurse to cover maternity leave starting this summer. There may be an opportunity to make this role permanent at the end of the fixed term maternity cover contract.
Part time preferred but would consider full time.
Main duties of the job
Our practice nurse team carry out wound dressings, vaccinations for adults and children including prostap/zoladex, cervical cytology, LTC management in nurse led clinics and minor illness and minor injury services all supported by our experienced HCA team.
About us
Busy general practice which creates a varied role. We have a large population of around 19,000 patients and are part of the Winchester and Rural South PCN.
We have a varied skill mix with 14 GPs, 3 ANPs, paramedic and MSK practitioner, clinical pharmacist as well as our practice nurse and HCA team, all backed up with a great team of admin and reception staff.
Job responsibilities
* Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC.
* Undertake adult and childhood immunisations.
* Promote good health in travellers abroad by offering advice and information on lifestyle and immunisations (NHS only).
* Undertake cervical cytology.
* Assist General Practitioners in management of chronic diseases, i.e. diabetes, hypertension, cardiac and respiratory conditions, including health education and counselling as appropriate and provide information and advice on healthy lifestyle. Assist with family planning care and services.
* Participate in individual assigned jobs to facilitate the smooth running of the wider practice.
* Undertake wound dressings and treatments within the practice.
* Maintain accurate patient records and participate in clinical audit programmes.
* Collaborate effectively as a team to complete tasks/emails assigned by various members of the surgery staff.
* Provide support to Health Care Assistants.
* Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement by regularly reflecting on clinical practice, identifying opportunities to enhance patient care, and actively contributing to quality assurance processes and service development initiatives.
* Work proactively and flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Nursing degree or equivalent qualification.
* Ability to travel between main and branch site with relevant license and insurance.
* Good standard of written and oral English language.
* Experienced in cervical cytology.
* LTC qualification in either diabetes, respiratory or cardiovascular management.
Experience
* Able to work with nursing team colleagues.
* Experience dealing with vulnerable patients.
* Previous experience working in a GP practice or similar environment.
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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