We are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse as one of our nurses is leaving due to unforeseen circumstances. Our current team consists of a Senior Practice Nurse and two Health Care Assistants.
This is a part-time position, approximately 27 hours over 4 days. Flexibility is essential to cover the GP access hours rota and annual leave.
You will need to be computer literate and experience with SystmOne would be preferable but not essential.
Main duties of the job
Duties include general treatment room duties, phlebotomy, wound care, NHS health checks, ECGs, vaccinations and immunisations, and other general nursing duties. We are happy to provide training and support to the right person to further their skills, according to the needs of the practice, e.g., cytology and chronic disease management.
About us
Kirkby Health Centre is situated in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. We have approximately 4200 patients and work closely with our local Primary Care Network. Within the PCN we have access to a Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescriber, First Contact Physio, Health & Wellbeing Coach, and Mental Health Workers.
We are a small friendly practice who work closely as a team. Our aim is to provide the highest quality of care to all our patients.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibility for all treatment room work, to include venepuncture, cytology, dressings, ear syringing, vaccination, and assisting in minor operations.
Run health promotion clinics. Promote health by health education and counselling.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
2. Recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the patient.
3. Maintain clinical knowledge and undertake education and training in order to do so.
4. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, manual and computerized.
5. Conduct good practice in all aspects of care and nursing.
6. Maintain good working relationships and communication with patients, doctors, and all other members of the team.
7. Carry out injections and immunisations as appropriate.
8. The introduction, development, and responsibility of preventative health checks to practice patients.
9. Visit elderly patients in their homes to assess social, domestic, and intellectual status. Initiate care and attention where needs are identified, through the appropriate agencies.
10. Responsibility for equipment and stock in the treatment room and the maintenance thereof.
11. Any other duties as may be determined, in order to enhance the service provided by the practice, commensurate with the range of duties described above.
12. Audit.
Infection Control
Apply and follow infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes:
* Universal handwashing and hygiene precautions
* Collection and handling of lab specimens
* Segregation and disposal of waste materials
* Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries
* Dealing with blood and bodily fluid spillages
GP Contact
Has a basic knowledge of the needs of the patient and practice according to guidelines and constraints within the GP contract and QOF. Assists in clinical audit and works effectively within the team. Attendance at CPD events organised by the practice or CCG every month.
The post holder must be in possession of a current UKCC Personal Identification Number and hold a current driving licence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse
* Cytology
Experience
* Experience working in a nursing team
* Experience working in a GP practice
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to provide good quality care
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Work within a team and independently
* Work well under pressure
* Experience of SystmOne.
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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