NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit
We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at North House Surgery.
North House Surgery is a friendly Practice with an approximate list size of 13500 patients. We are a busy Practice situated in the heart of Crook. We are looking forward to welcoming a Practice Nurse to expand and enhance our team, working part time.
As well as general practice nursing duties (including, but not exclusive to, women's health and screening, vaccinations, injections and health promotion), this post has a substantial focus on delivering effective individualised care to patients.
The successful candidate will be required to work within the professional boundaries of a qualified nurse and provide an extremely high standard of nursing care for patients registered at the practice.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
1. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice.
2. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.
3. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients' health.
4. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
5. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice.
6. Provide wound management/wound care.
7. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required.
8. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation.
9. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team.
10. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy.
11. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required.
12. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.
13. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
14. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
15. To administer adult and child vaccinations.
16. Women's Health And Screening.
About us
Our current clinical team consists of 7 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 1 ANP and 2 GP Registrars.
Our surgery is housed in purpose-built accommodation located in the semi-rural town of Crook. We also serve the surrounding villages of Howden-le-Wear and Witton-le-Wear.
North House Surgery is a well-established training practice for both GP Registrars and Medical Students. We have a strong focus on education and we run regular in-house teaching sessions.
We have a fantastic nursing team including 4 Practice Nurses, 4 Health Care Assistants, and a Phlebotomist. North House Surgery is also well supported by Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Social Prescribers and Wellbeing Coach.
Our CQC inspection was very positive with us gaining an overall score of Good. The Practice is actively involved in our local PCN and Federation.
Our Clinicians are supported by an excellent administrative team led by our experienced Practice Manager. They work hard to ensure the Practice runs smoothly.
North House Surgery is a GMS practice with a list size of 13,500.
We are offering a salary depending on experience.
CQC Good rating from 2018.
High QOF achievers.
SystmOne practice.
We're a friendly bunch here at North House Surgery and we're looking for a like-minded Practice Nurse who would be willing to help the Practice to continue to provide a high level of care.
Job responsibilities
To work within the professional boundaries of a qualified nurse. To provide and maintain an extremely high standard of nursing care for patients registered at the practice as well as providing nursing assistance to the GP/Nurse Practitioner Team.
Responsible for working as part of the primary care team providing a comprehensive range of general nursing and clinical duties.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for providing a range of treatment room procedures including wound care, removal of sutures, injections, immunisations, health checks and cervical screening.
North House Surgery will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working autonomously.
* Experience of infection prevention and control measures.
* Experience of working in a primary care environment.
* Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
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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