We are looking to recruit a practice nurse to work at Howard House Surgery. This is currently a 12 month fixed term maternity cover, however there may be a possibility to review a permanent position after the 12 months., To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list, including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties undertaken. To provide care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor. To work to practice protocols and guidelines. To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:
* Immunisations/Baby imms
* Cervical smears
* Contraception advice and pill checks
* Spirometry
* Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar
* Treatment room
* Chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
* Provide general and specific health assessment and screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
* Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary
* Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
* Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.
* Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing patients with diabetes, asthma and COPD however; a willingness to carry out further training is a must. The successful candidate will work in accordance with NMC code of conduct.
SPC is an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP surgeries. Doctors and practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patients continue to receive high quality healthcare. Suffolk Primary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment.
Benefits of working for SPC include:
* NHS pension scheme.
* Life insurance.
* Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension.
* Ill health benefits.
* Proper pay & cost of living benefits.
* Eye care vouchers health service discounts.
* Annual Leave - Minimum 33 days including bank holidays FTE with enhancements for long service
* Enhanced maternity and paternity terms.
* High street discounts through our own online portal.
* Technology and homewares salary sacrifice schemes with Currys and John Lewis.
* Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
* Gym salary sacrifice scheme