Job summary The Kingston GP Federation (Kingston GP Chambers) is recruiting for an experienced part-time Practice Nurse on behalf of West Barnes Surgery. The successful applicant will be expected to work 9.5 hours per week across Tuesday afternoon (15.30 - 20.00) and Friday morning (08:00 - 13:00). West Barnes Surgery has a solid patient list of in excess of 7,000 patients and is overseen by four partners. The workforce is made up of 30 team members across the clinical and administration teams. The practice has been rated as 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and offer high quality compassionate health care to patients in a friendly welcoming setting. Patient care is at the heart of everything the practices does, with the aim being to provide patients with a personalised medical and nursing service. There is also the willingness to work hard to ensure that patients receive the care we would wish for ourselves and families. Main duties of the job Job Summary: To work as part of the primary healthcare team, providing medical services to the practices patients; including treatment, preventive care, screening and patient education. The Practice is prepared to offer support if an applicant lacks an experience in certain areas. However, as a medium size practice, there may be days when you will be the only nurse on the premises. It is important that you have confidence to take the initiatives as well as work as a member of the small but strong team. Job responsibilities: General: Work with other members of the nursing and healthcare team to organise and provide nursing services for the practice population Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with General Practitioners (GPs) or independently, following agreed protocols Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to GPs as necessary Advise patients on general healthcare and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary Essential duties: Cytology and sexual health screening Wound care Sexual health Diabetes Management Removal of sutures Zoladex Contraception Routine immunisations/childhood immunisations Non essential duties: Travel health COPD Asthma Spirometry FeNO About us West Barnes Surgery has a solid patient list of in excess of 7,000 patients and is overseen by four partners. The workforce is made up of 30 team members across the clinical and administration teams. The practice has been rated as 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and offer high quality compassionate health care to patients in a friendly welcoming setting. Patient care is at the heart of everything the practices does, with the aim being to provide patients with a personalised medical and nursing service. There is also the willingness to work hard to ensure that patients receive the care we would wish for ourselves and families. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £25 an hour Negotiable dependent upon experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0276-24-0064 Job locations West Barnes Surgery 229 West Barnes Lane New Malden Surrey KT3 6JD Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Practice Nurse Location: West Barnes Surgery Hours: 9.5 hours per week across (Tuesday and Friday) Salary: £25 per hour (negotiable dependant upon experience) Job Summary: To work as part of the primary healthcare team, providing medical services to the practices patients; including treatment, preventive care, screening and patient education. The Practice is prepared to offer support if an applicant lacks an experience in certain areas. However, as a medium size practice, there may be days when you will be the only nurse on the premises. It is important that you have confidence to take the initiatives as well as work as a member of the small but strong team. Job responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care in negotiation with other members of the nursing team and as directed by GPs. General: Work with other members of the nursing and healthcare team to organise and provide nursing services for the practice population Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with General Practitioners (GPs) or independently, following agreed protocols Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to GPs as necessary Advise patients on general healthcare and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary Essential duties: Cytology and sexual health screening Wound care Sexual health Diabetes Management Removal of sutures Zoladex Contraception Routine immunisations/childhood immunisations Non essential duties: Travel health COPD Asthma Spirometry FeNO Student/staff education and training Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and other members of the nursing and healthcare assistant team. Liaison Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality Only those candidates who are able to demonstrate competence for the essential duties highlighted will be considered. Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Practice Nurse Location: West Barnes Surgery Hours: 9.5 hours per week across (Tuesday and Friday) Salary: £25 per hour (negotiable dependant upon experience) Job Summary: To work as part of the primary healthcare team, providing medical services to the practices patients; including treatment, preventive care, screening and patient education. The Practice is prepared to offer support if an applicant lacks an experience in certain areas. However, as a medium size practice, there may be days when you will be the only nurse on the premises. It is important that you have confidence to take the initiatives as well as work as a member of the small but strong team. Job responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care in negotiation with other members of the nursing team and as directed by GPs. General: Work with other members of the nursing and healthcare team to organise and provide nursing services for the practice population Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with General Practitioners (GPs) or independently, following agreed protocols Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to GPs as necessary Advise patients on general healthcare and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary Essential duties: Cytology and sexual health screening Wound care Sexual health Diabetes Management Removal of sutures Zoladex Contraception Routine immunisations/childhood immunisations Non essential duties: Travel health COPD Asthma Spirometry FeNO Student/staff education and training Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and other members of the nursing and healthcare assistant team. Liaison Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality Only those candidates who are able to demonstrate competence for the essential duties highlighted will be considered. Person Specification Experience Essential Essential Cytology and sexual health screening Wound care Removal of sutures Routine immunisations/childhood immunisation Diabetes Management Contraception Desirable Travel health COPD Asthma Spirometry FeNO Qualifications Essential Undergraduate Nursing degree Person Specification Experience Essential Essential Cytology and sexual health screening Wound care Removal of sutures Routine immunisations/childhood immunisation Diabetes Management Contraception Desirable Travel health COPD Asthma Spirometry FeNO Qualifications Essential Undergraduate Nursing degree 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 Kingston GP Chambers Address West Barnes Surgery 229 West Barnes Lane New Malden Surrey KT3 6JD Employer's website https://www.kingstongpchambers.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)