Job summary Auckland Medical Group are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Treatment room Nurse. To provide and maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice policies/protocols as well as providing nursing assistance to the GP's and other members of the primary healthcare team. The role of the nurse needs to be flexible. They must work within there own level of competency and expand their role in accordance with practice requirements. The post is for 24 - 32 hours per week. Main duties of the job To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care as directed and agreed with Lead Practice Nurse and GPs. To provide essential Treatment duties such as BP checks, NHS Healthchecks, prescribed injections, BMI and lifestyle advice To provide holistic assessment of wounds and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines.. Offer advice about childhood and adult immunisations and ensure vaccines/injections are administrated under patient group directives or individual prescription. To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens including.To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens including venepuncture, swabs, urine culture in line with local guidelines Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for relevant investigatory procedures such as cervical cytology, ECG, following training and in line with local guidelines. To undertake suture and clip removal. To provide general health promotion education. About us A busy teaching/dispensing practice with 15800 patients based over 3 sites. We have 6 partners, 4 salaried GPs, 5 nurse practitioners, 7 practice nurses, 3 HCA, 2 Nursing Associates and a good team of admin and receptionists. CQC good friendly supportive team Good holiday package and access to NHS pension Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1465-25-0001 Job locations The Old Firehouse Watling Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6RP 16 Manor Road St. Helen Auckland Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9EP 51 Toft Hill Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 0JA Job description Job responsibilities Identifying significant abnormalities using a holistic approach to history taking and observation and assessment of physical systems Diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals Understand the aims of management and the pharmacological treatments for chronic diseases Initiate, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures as appropriate for chronic disease management Support recall procedures, appropriate literature and health promotion, and audit Maximise Quality Outcomes Framework income Management of Medicines Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug-and nondrug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimes, side-effects and interactions Work with patients in order to support compliance with, and adherence to, prescribed treatments Job description Job responsibilities Identifying significant abnormalities using a holistic approach to history taking and observation and assessment of physical systems Diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals Understand the aims of management and the pharmacological treatments for chronic diseases Initiate, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures as appropriate for chronic disease management Support recall procedures, appropriate literature and health promotion, and audit Maximise Quality Outcomes Framework income Management of Medicines Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug-and nondrug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimes, side-effects and interactions Work with patients in order to support compliance with, and adherence to, prescribed treatments Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse A commitment to professional developement. Keyboard and computer skills Self motivation Excellent documentation skills Desirable Interest in chronic disease. Nurse prescribing qualification Experience of Systm1 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse A commitment to professional developement. Keyboard and computer skills Self motivation Excellent documentation skills Desirable Interest in chronic disease. Nurse prescribing qualification Experience of Systm1 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 Auckland Medical Group Address The Old Firehouse Watling Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6RP Employer's website https://www.aucklandmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)