We are a friendly and hardworking practice based in South Normanton and Pinxton.
Our practice consists of three Partners, General Practitioners, ACP's, Nurses, and HCA in our clinical team, as well as our Operational/Practice Manager, HR Manager, Care Co-ordinator, and Reception/Administrative team.
You will be working closely with the team to achieve the highest level of care towards our patients.
Main duties of the job
* Experienced Practice Nurse
* Asthma and COPD
* Knowledge of diabetes
* Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
* Cytology
* Removal of Sutures
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* Ear syringing
* Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations
* Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
* Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
* Requesting pathology tests, for example, urine culture, swabs
* Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
* Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
About us
Our practice list size is approx. 9,500 patients, so this role will be busy but rewarding.
We work over both sites in South Normanton and Pinxton to achieve the best care for our patients.
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities include:
* Experienced Practice Nurse
* Asthma and COPD
* Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
* Cytology
* Removal of Sutures
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* Ear syringing
* Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations
* Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
* Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
* Requesting pathology tests, for example, urine culture, swabs
* Interest in Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
* Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
* Clean and sterilise equipment using autoclave
* Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
* Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required
* Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
* Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by partners and Practice Manager
* Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
* Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
* Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
* Maintain accurate records
* Advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within assigned tasks
* Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required
* Occasional home visits
* Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Confidentiality
* Respect patient confidentiality and privacy.
* Access to confidential information must be in accordance with practice policies.
Health & Safety
The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of health and safety and infection control measures as defined in the practice policies.
* Awareness of national standards of infection control.
* Responsible for the correct management of specimens.
* Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
* Ownership of infection control protocols.
* Monitor practice facilities and equipment for infection control.
* Undertake periodic infection control training.
* Waste management and spillage control procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working within a nursing team.
* Experience of working with vulnerable patients.
* Qualification in Asthma / COPD.
* Experience of working in Primary Care.
Qualifications
* RGN (Registered General Nurse) Qualification.
* Qualified in Phlebotomy.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB).
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