Job summary The duties and responsibilities below are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job. Personal Qualities The successful candidate will have excellent all round communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and caring approach. We pride ourselves on a strong team ethos, therefore the role is suited to a good team player, willing to help and support colleagues wherever needed. The successful candidate should have good I.T. skills and hold a clean driving license. Responsibilities Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs Chronic Disease Management: COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Stroke, Hypertension, CKD, R/A and Coronary Heart Disease Childhood and Routine immunisations Undertake home visits Cytology Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Dementia and CVD risk/reviews ECGs Spirometry Contraception (Pill checks, repeat Depo Provera injections) Venepuncture Requesting pathology tests Strict adherence to agreed clinical and administrative protocols Maintaining a high level of cleanliness of equipment and own clinical space Maintaining clinical records with a high degree of accuracy and clarity (clinical system is Emis Web) Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Main duties of the job JOB FUNCTION The dutiesand responsibilities below are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job. Personal Qualities The successful candidate will have excellent all round communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and caring approach. We pride ourselves on a strong team ethos, therefore the role is suited to a good team player, willing to help and support colleagues wherever needed. The successful candidate should have good I.T. skills and hold a clean driving license. Responsibilities Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs Chronic Disease Management: COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Stroke, Hypertension, CKD, R/A and Coronary Heart Disease Childhood and Routine immunisations Undertake home visits Cytology Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Dementia and CVD risk/reviews ECGs Spirometry Contraception (Pill checks, repeat Depo Provera injections) Venepuncture Requesting pathology tests Strict adherence to agreed clinical and administrative protocols Maintaining a high level of cleanliness of equipment and own clinical space Maintaining clinical records with a high degree of accuracy and clarity (clinical system is Emis Web) Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post About us Highlands Surgery 156 Stockport Road, Ashton-under-lyne OL7 ONW. What is unique about us is that we run the surgeries like a well oil business while keeping the traditional doctor patient relationship alive. If we do our job well, you will get a timeless feelfor the traditional art of medicine and the personal doctor patient relationship whilst the admin/business machinery operates in the background seamlessly putting the pieces of the puzzle together. Our people. We pride ourselves in our people, we have team members who have been with us for more than 26 years. Half of the team have been with us for over 10 years. We look after our team members to enable them to look after the business and ultimately the patients. Our people allow are subject matter experts in their field. We have a core staff of around 65 permanent staff and we manage 12 ad hoc staff from various outside organisations such as primary care network, including locum doctors, nurses and allied medical staff. Date posted 04 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A4914-25-0001 Job locations 156 Stockport Road Ashton Under Lyne OL7 0NW Job description Job responsibilities The core job is Immunisations, smear and chronic disease management. You must be competent in these areas, we can train you in the rest. Job description Job responsibilities The core job is Immunisations, smear and chronic disease management. You must be competent in these areas, we can train you in the rest. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC, registered nurse who is qualified to do smear and immunisation. Desirable NMC Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC, registered nurse who is qualified to do smear and immunisation. Desirable NMC 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name HT Practice Address 156 Stockport Road Ashton Under Lyne OL7 0NW Employer's website https://htpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)