We are seeking a Practice Nurse to join our nursing team and we are looking for candidates with a general practice or community nursing background. Experience in wound care management is essential, experience of chronic disease management, immunisations and cervical cytology a bonus.
The position is part time. Hours to work are from 8am to 6.30 pm, though there is some flexibility for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
* Wound care/ulcer care/doppler
* Cervical cytology
* Contraception
* Routine immunisations/childhood immunisations
* Venepuncture
* Removal of sutures
* ECGs
* Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
* To assist in the management of clinical indicators (QOF) and update patient records at every opportunity.
Participate in the Management of Chronic Disease Clinics (as qualified to do so)
* Asthma clinic
* COPD Clinic
* Diabetes clinic
About us
This is a busy department, so the successful applicant will be focused, hardworking and motivated with excellent communication skills and a confident personality. We are a happy and supportive team made up of 4 health care assistants and 4 nurses. A good sense of humour, a willingness to get stuck in and the ability to be a great team player are essential.
Ledbury Health Partnership is based in the pretty market town of Ledbury, Herefordshire which is easily accessible from Hereford, Worcestershire or Gloucestershire. We have a growing patient list of 13,500 and a practice team of more than 50 staff working over 3 sites.
Job responsibilities
* Wound care/ulcer care/doppler
* Cervical cytology
* Contraception
* Routine immunisations/childhood immunisations
* Venepuncture
* Removal of sutures
* ECGs
* Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
* To assist in the management of clinical indicators (QOF) and update patient records at every opportunity.
Participate in the Management of Chronic Disease Clinics (as qualified to do so)
* Asthma clinic
* COPD Clinic
* Diabetes clinic
Person Specification
Other requirements
* Occupational Health Clearance
Experience
* Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
* Experience of chronic disease management
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
Skills
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Strong IT and admin skills
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
* Effective time management
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
* Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* Understands the importance of evidence based practice
* Broad knowledge of clinical governance
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
* Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
* Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
* Doppler
* Diabetes
* Asthma
* CHD
* Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Personal Qualities
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Motivated, forward thinker
* Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Ability to work under pressure
* Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
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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