Job summary We are looking to hire a part time or full time Practice Nurse as detailed below to work with our friendly and supportive team at Faversham Medical Practice Agenda for Change - Band 6 Shift pattern during the week is negotiable. Saturday working is desirable Main duties of the job The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of the practice. About us We are a GP Practice and Urgent Treatment Centre working from Faversham Health Centre. We are a friendly and supportive team. Faversham is a beautiful, historic market town. It is close to the vibrant city of Canterbury; just 60 miles from London and yet within easy reach of attractive coastline areas and beaches. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Range advertised based on full time and previous NHS experience. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A0646-24-0019 Job locations Faversham Health Centre Bank Street Faversham Kent ME13 8QR Job description Job responsibilities Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cervical Cytology Wound care/ulcer care/performance of dopplers/Tissue Viability Assessment. Removal of Sutures/Clips New patient health checks (delivering opportunistic health promotion at the same time) Travel Clinic ECGs Peak flow readings/Spirometry Venepuncture Blood pressure checks Ear syringing Urinalysis Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Covid-19 vaccinating including in other care settings such as care homes. Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Management of long-term conditions eg asthma/COPD/diabetes Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Contraception reviews Maintenance of clinical equipment, including contributions to the care and calibration of equipment, managing repairs and maintenance ensuring accurate record keeping. Carry out support and advice for cervical screening Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by Partners and Business Manager Ordering of supplies and clinical resources within budget. Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records The duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits, which may include INR and immunisations. Ensure the vaccination cold chain protocol is followed and understand what to do in the event of a cold chain adverse incident. Act as a mentor and positive role model to students and junior members of staff, sharing information and good practice. Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post. Job description Job responsibilities Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cervical Cytology Wound care/ulcer care/performance of dopplers/Tissue Viability Assessment. Removal of Sutures/Clips New patient health checks (delivering opportunistic health promotion at the same time) Travel Clinic ECGs Peak flow readings/Spirometry Venepuncture Blood pressure checks Ear syringing Urinalysis Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Covid-19 vaccinating including in other care settings such as care homes. Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Management of long-term conditions eg asthma/COPD/diabetes Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Contraception reviews Maintenance of clinical equipment, including contributions to the care and calibration of equipment, managing repairs and maintenance ensuring accurate record keeping. Carry out support and advice for cervical screening Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by Partners and Business Manager Ordering of supplies and clinical resources within budget. Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records The duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits, which may include INR and immunisations. Ensure the vaccination cold chain protocol is followed and understand what to do in the event of a cold chain adverse incident. Act as a mentor and positive role model to students and junior members of staff, sharing information and good practice. Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post. Person Specification Other Essential Flexibility of working hours/ability to work at the desired times. Experience of Primary Care. Car driver/clean license & access to own transportation during working hours. Willingness to visit patients in their home environment if required. Qualifications Essential English and Maths GCSE grade C or above (Or equivalent). Recognised qualification to diploma level or above (or equivalent) for Asthma & COPD (or working towards). Registered General Nurse (with current NMC registration). A demonstrable commitment to professional development. Desirable Recognised qualification to diploma level or above (or equivalent) for Diabetes, (or working towards). Knowledge and Skills Essential Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post. Excellent communication skills. Good organisational and record keeping skills. Very good IT skills (use of Microsoft office software and using the internet). Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Interest in and knowledge of long term conditions. Able to carry out Management of long term conditions e.g. asthma/ COPD/ diabetes. Able to carry out Wound/Ulcer care including removal of sutures and staples. Able to carry out Childhood Immunisations Able to carry out Womens health including cytology Able to carry out Family Planning. Desirable Awareness of current QOF guidelines. Qualities/ Attributes Essential Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team. Pleasant and articulate. Able to work under pressure. Able to work in a changing environment. Able to use own initiative Experience Essential Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2015) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992). Experience of dealing with the public/patients. Experience working in General Practice Desirable Experience of Microsoft Office software. Experience of performing audits. Leadership and management experience. Experience using EMIS software. Person Specification Other Essential Flexibility of working hours/ability to work at the desired times. Experience of Primary Care. Car driver/clean license & access to own transportation during working hours. Willingness to visit patients in their home environment if required. Qualifications Essential English and Maths GCSE grade C or above (Or equivalent). Recognised qualification to diploma level or above (or equivalent) for Asthma & COPD (or working towards). Registered General Nurse (with current NMC registration). A demonstrable commitment to professional development. Desirable Recognised qualification to diploma level or above (or equivalent) for Diabetes, (or working towards). Knowledge and Skills Essential Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post. Excellent communication skills. Good organisational and record keeping skills. Very good IT skills (use of Microsoft office software and using the internet). Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Interest in and knowledge of long term conditions. Able to carry out Management of long term conditions e.g. asthma/ COPD/ diabetes. Able to carry out Wound/Ulcer care including removal of sutures and staples. Able to carry out Childhood Immunisations Able to carry out Womens health including cytology Able to carry out Family Planning. Desirable Awareness of current QOF guidelines. Qualities/ Attributes Essential Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team. Pleasant and articulate. Able to work under pressure. Able to work in a changing environment. Able to use own initiative Experience Essential Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2015) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992). Experience of dealing with the public/patients. Experience working in General Practice Desirable Experience of Microsoft Office software. Experience of performing audits. Leadership and management experience. Experience using EMIS software. 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 Faversham Medical Practice Address Faversham Health Centre Bank Street Faversham Kent ME13 8QR Employer's website https://www.favershammedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)