Practice Nurse - Tonyfelin Medical Centre
We have a permanent vacancy for a Practice Nurse working 30-37.5 hours per week between the core hours of the practice, 8am to 6.30pm.
We are looking for someone who is friendly and an enthusiastic team player who can work as part of our experienced nursing team. Excellent communication is a requirement for the successful candidate. Willingness to learn is essential.
We have a practice population of 12,500 patients, based in the heart of Caerphilly. We are within easy access to the A470, M4, train and bus station. Car parking is free and on site.
Primary care experience is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role as practice nurse are listed below:
1. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
2. Chronic Disease Management - Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension
3. HRT and Contraception reviews
4. Cytology
5. INR - anticoagulation monitoring
6. Removal of Sutures
7. Travel Clinic - immunisations
8. ECGs
9. Venepuncture
10. Routine immunisations and Childhood immunisations
11. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
About us
Tonyfelin Medical Centre is a friendly and supportive medical centre. We aim to work towards providing high-quality care to our diverse patient community. We are looking for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team and contribute to delivering exceptional healthcare services. We encourage professional development for all members of staff.
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the role as practice nurse are listed below:
1. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
2. Chronic Disease Management - Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension
3. HRT and Contraception reviews
4. Cytology
5. INR - anticoagulation monitoring
6. Removal of Sutures
7. Travel Clinic - immunisations
8. ECGs
9. Venepuncture
10. Routine immunisations and Childhood immunisations
11. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working within a nursing team
* Experience of most aspects of primary care although training can be provided
* Experience of working in primary care
* Experience of working alone
Qualifications
* NMC registration
* Chronic Disease Management - Diabetes, Asthma/COPD, Hypertension, Heart Failure
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.
Salary available on application.
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