Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated Practice Nurse to work alongside our team. We are looking for a Part time Practice Nurse - 16 hours per week. Main duties of the job You will help to deliver nursing services to our local population including but not limited to immunisations, smear testing, B12 injections and managing long term conditions. About us Manchester Road Surgery has 2 partner GPs, 1 salaried GP and serves 3600 patients. As a forward-thinking practice, we require a similarly motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. Date posted 08 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1548-24-0007 Job locations 280 Manchester Road Warrington WA1 3RB Job description Job responsibilities The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team Job responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GP Partners. Cytology Urinalysis Travel Clinic Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Hypertension Management Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses. Other tasks will include Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Job description Job responsibilities The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team Job responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GP Partners. Cytology Urinalysis Travel Clinic Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Hypertension Management Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses. Other tasks will include Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice- Valid Nursing Pin Experience of working as a Practice Nurse in a primary care setting Experience of dealing with the public/patients Experience of long term condition management, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma Desirable Emis Web Experienced user Experience of working in GP Practice Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment. Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise own workload. Adaptable, innovative, forward looking. Enthusiasm, with energy and drive. Hard working, reliable and resourceful. Considered, steady approach. Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration. Registered General Nurse, recognised qualification to diploma level or above. A demonstrable commitment to continued professional development. Cervical cytology training/qualification Child imms. Desirable Cytology screening Qualified in Diabetes Management Qualified in Respiratory Qualified in phlebotomy Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice- Valid Nursing Pin Experience of working as a Practice Nurse in a primary care setting Experience of dealing with the public/patients Experience of long term condition management, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma Desirable Emis Web Experienced user Experience of working in GP Practice Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment. Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise own workload. Adaptable, innovative, forward looking. Enthusiasm, with energy and drive. Hard working, reliable and resourceful. Considered, steady approach. Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration. Registered General Nurse, recognised qualification to diploma level or above. A demonstrable commitment to continued professional development. Cervical cytology training/qualification Child imms. Desirable Cytology screening Qualified in Diabetes Management Qualified in Respiratory Qualified in phlebotomy 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 The Surgery Address 280 Manchester Road Warrington WA1 3RB Employer's website https://www.nhs.uk/Services/GP/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id36246 (Opens in a new tab)