We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care, assisting with various clinical tasks, and ensuring that patients receive the support they need throughout their healthcare journey. This position requires a strong understanding of anatomy and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care in a friendly and professional environment.
Main duties of the job
* Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
* Cytology and Women's health including Pill Checks
* Wound care including Complex dressings, Compression & Doppler
* Travel Assessments and Vaccinations
* Respiratory Care including Peak Flow Readings & Spirometry
* Cardiovascular disease & Hypertension Management
* Diabetes care Management
* Routine Adult immunisations
* Childhood immunisations
* Awareness of Infection control guidance
* Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
* Management of clinical tasks and Docman and Manage workload within the allocated times
* Have responsibility for ensuring QOF & LES/DES targets are met
* Ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of clinical areas
* Chaperoning and assisting patients.
* Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate
* Attend and participate in clinical & Practice meetings
* Use clinical system tools (currently Arden's, Population Manager & EMIS Searches) to report at clinical meetings on targets on at least a monthly basis
* Ensure CQC standards are met
* On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits to housebound patients
* Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development
About us
We are a high performing practice serving a 10,000 patient population in the Chester area. We are a training practice and host GP registrars and medical students. The clinical team is made up of 7 GPs, ANP, practice nurses, HCA & GPA. They are supported by the admin team made up of Medicines Managers, Medical Secretary and Care Navigators.
Job responsibilities
* Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
* Cytology and Women's health
* Pill Checks
* Wound care including Complex dressings, Compression & Doppler
* Travel Assessments and Vaccinations
* Respiratory Care including Peak Flow Readings & Spirometry
* Cardiovascular disease & Hypertension Management
* Diabetes care Management
* Routine Adult immunisations
* Childhood immunisations
* Awareness of Infection control guidance
* Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
* Management of clinical tasks and Docman and Manage workload within the allocated times
* Have responsibility for ensuring QOF & LES/DES targets are met
* Ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of clinical areas
* Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
* Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate
* Attend and participate in clinical & Practice meetings
* Use clinical system tools (currently Ardens, Population Manager & EMIS Searches) to report at clinical meetings on targets on at least a monthly basis
* Ensure CQC standards are met
* Develop & maintain clinical protocols in conjunction with the Nurse Manager
* Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects within the Practice
* On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits to housebound patients
* Participate in the education and training of students (as appropriate to your grade) of all disciplines and the induction of all members of Practice staff with special responsibility for nursing staff.
* Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the Practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.
* Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development
* Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse qualification with valid nursing registration.
* Strong knowledge of QOF & Enhanced Services.
* Proven experience in patient care within general practice is preferred.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Cytology and Women's health
* Routine Adult immunisations
* Childhood immunisations
* Respiratory Care including Peak Flow Readings & Spirometry
* Wound care including Complex dressings, Compression & Doppler
* Proficiency in using Emis Web & Docman is an advantage.
* Diabetes care Management
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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