Ravensworth Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a registered Practice Nurse to join our team. We have a patient population of just shy of 6000 patients spread across 2 surgeries in South Tyneside. We are a friendly practice looking for an experienced practice nurse to work with us. The post holder is responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services and care to the practice population. The postholder will work collaboratively with other members of the general practice team in order to meet the needs of the patient and may need to liaise with members of the wider community teams. A full job role and person spec is available but this site does not offer sufficient space to include it here.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Nursing Practice (not exhaustive):
* Travel health
* Wound management
* Screening
* Health promotion
* Chronic disease review incl housebound patients
* Ear care
* Vaccinations (including child immunisations)
* Infection Control
* Emergency Management (incl Annual CPR/anaphylaxis update)
* Mental health
* Contraception and sexual health advice
* Child Health
* Adult Safeguarding
* Health & safety
The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others' health and safety and infection control. Full job spec available - too large to print here.
Equality and diversity - The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
Personal/Professional development - The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment.
About us
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following qualities and experience:
Essential - Registered General Nurse with full PRACTICE NURSE training and experience. Recognised qualification to diploma level or above. Full driving license and own transport. Competent in basic nursing duties. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of chronic disease management and NHS screening programmes. Enthusiasm to develop nursing skills. Understanding and adherence to strict confidentiality. Ability to manage workload priorities. Able to work in a changing environment and adapt with this. Able to take on new challenges. Able to use own initiative within personal competency. Able to work in a busy environment and as part of a team. Flexibility in working hours to cover sickness/holidays as required.
Desirable - Certificates in chronic disease management, Immunisation training, Cervical cytology taker training, EMIS Web, Working within general practice.
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE
HOURS: NEGOTIABLE
REPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGER/GP PARTNERS (CLINICALLY)
JOB SUMMARY:
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of basic Practice nursing services and care to the Practice population. This includes (but is not limited to) immunisations, screening (including cervical screening), opportunistic consultations, chronic disease reviews, ear care, wound management, health promotion and contraceptive advice/review. The postholder will work collaboratively with other members of the general practice team in order to meet the needs of the patient and may need to liaise with members of the wider community and hospital teams to ensure the delivery of holistic care to the patient. The postholder will initiate and manage a methodical assessment of patient needs including public health, health education and promotion in consultation with the GP partners. They will also assist in the development of clinical protocols and guidelines in addition to audit such as infection control. They will ensure the maintenance of equipment, storage of vaccinations and stock levels relating to patient care.
Person Specification
Experience
* Applicants must be already qualified and experienced in Practice Nursing to ensure continuity of patient care and help meet patient demand and expectation.
* Previous applicants need not re-apply, thank you.
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse
* Recognised qualification to diploma level or above and trained up and experienced in Primary care practice nursing
* Full driving license and own transport
* Competent in basic nursing duties
* Knowledge of chronic disease management and NHS screening programmes
* Understanding and adherence to strict confidentiality
* Ability to manage workload priorities
* Able to work in a changing environment and adapt with this
* Able to take on new challenges
* Able to use own initiative within personal competency
* Able to work in a busy environment and as part of a team
* Flexibility in working hours to cover sickness/holidays as required
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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