The GP practice in South Oxhey is seeking a part-time practice nurse to support our healthcare team for approximately 10-15 hours/week, preferably on Mondays and afternoons on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care and support in a medical practice setting and be keen to make a positive impact on patient well-being and contribute to the delivery of quality healthcare services.
Main duties of the job
* Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.
* Previous practice nursing experience, including chronic disease management, cervical cytology screening, immunisations, wound care, etc.
* Prescribing qualifications would be advantageous.
About us
The South Oxhey Surgery is located within walking distance from Carpenders Park train station. The practice looks after 4000 patients and uses the EMIS clinical system. We have a friendly and supportive team, and the surgery offers free parking.
Job responsibilities
Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.
Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.
Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography.
Undertake wound care/management/dressing techniques.
Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.
Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours, and refer appropriately.
Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages, and reporting and treating sharps injuries.
Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g., burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies, asthma attacks.
Undertake annual training and demonstrate competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.
Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN & NMC.
Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, and suicidal tendencies, and be aware of local referral procedures.
Promote your own continuing professional development.
Participate in an annual appraisal and complete all mandatory training modules as specified by the Practice.
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
Effectively manage your own time, workload, and resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* UK NMC registration
* UK Driving License
* Experience in taking cervical smears and wound management
* IT skills and knowledge of EMIS
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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