Job summary Job summary Strathmore Medical Practice in Wrexham is looking to recruit a highly motivated Practice Nurse to cover maternity period of 12 months. Ideal candidate to be flexible with working days and hours to suit the Practice. Working days and hours to be discussed at interview. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working in Primary Care. We are looking for someone who is able to support the wider clinical team, triage and prioritise the needs of the patient and demonstrate safe clinical decision making. Main duties of the job Undertake routine and opportunistic health screening assessments, providing health advice and support. Support and manage women health including contraception reviews and cervical screening and sexual health consultations. Participate in the assessment of all annual health reviews, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, AF, Learning Disability and Mental Health. Review patients with hypertension or CVD risk. Spirometry testing for diagnosis and annual reviews as per practice and national guidelines. Participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adult and children. Travel vaccines and advice following current policies and guidelines. Autonomously, administer medications or injections via prescription, patient group direction or patient specific direction. Assist in the delivery of the seasonal flu vaccinations and other vaccinations for at risk patients in surgery and in the patients home About us Strathmore Medical Practice, the largest GP Practice located in Wrexham with over 14,000 patients. We have 5 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 2 ANPs, 4 Practice Nurses and 2 HCAs. Strathmore is also a teaching practice with 2 Registrars. We have an excellent Admin Support Team, Letter Readers, Receptionists and Prescription Clerks. We are a tight knit-team, working together to ensure best patient care and we support one another to make a positive working environment. We aim to achieve: Productive Working Environment Open and honest communication Compassionate team members Growth opportunities Positive thinking Good work-life balance Date posted 25 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number A0749-24-0003 Job locations Chester Road Wrexham Clwyd LL11 2SA Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Providing a range of high quality general nursing services, specialist nursing advice and care to patients. Main duties and responsibilities include: Autonomous Working Chronic disease management Child and adult immunisations Travel vaccinations Screening Health promotion Child health/child protection Performing ECGs Venepuncture and requesting pathology testing Infection control Chaperoning and assisting patients Effectively and appropriately communicate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding the care of individual patient Attend and participate in clinical and practice meetings as required Proactive in identifying own needs for personal and professional development Aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff and visitors Ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with any current protocols / legislation quality initiatives Provide patient care in accordance with current PGDs and clinical protocols Summarising records Other duties as required Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Providing a range of high quality general nursing services, specialist nursing advice and care to patients. Main duties and responsibilities include: Autonomous Working Chronic disease management Child and adult immunisations Travel vaccinations Screening Health promotion Child health/child protection Performing ECGs Venepuncture and requesting pathology testing Infection control Chaperoning and assisting patients Effectively and appropriately communicate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding the care of individual patient Attend and participate in clinical and practice meetings as required Proactive in identifying own needs for personal and professional development Aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff and visitors Ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with any current protocols / legislation quality initiatives Provide patient care in accordance with current PGDs and clinical protocols Summarising records Other duties as required Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential Qualified Registered Nurse with current RGN Registration Experience with Chronic Disease Management Cervical Screening BP Monitoring Effective communication skills Work as part of a team as well as independently Desirable Qualified in Phlebotomy Childhood immunisations Experience in contraception reviews including depo injections Travel vaccines Infection Control Maintenance of the cold chain within surgery Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential Qualified Registered Nurse with current RGN Registration Experience with Chronic Disease Management Cervical Screening BP Monitoring Effective communication skills Work as part of a team as well as independently Desirable Qualified in Phlebotomy Childhood immunisations Experience in contraception reviews including depo injections Travel vaccines Infection Control Maintenance of the cold chain within surgery 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 Strathmore Medical Practice Address Chester Road Wrexham Clwyd LL11 2SA Employer's website https://www.strathmoremedicalpractice.wales.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)