Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced practice nurse tojoin our friendly practice. We are a supportive, forward thinking 6 partnerpractice providing a high standard of traditional family medicine to a growinglist size of 9500 patients.
Baildon Medical Practice is a purpose-builtpractice located in a quiet rural village within easy commute of Shipley,Bingley, Keighley and North Leeds. We are part of the 'Bingley Bubble' PrimaryCare Network. The nursing team includes 3 nurses and 2 healthcare assistants.The role includes preventative and treatment clinics.
You should haveexperience in child and adult immunisations, dressings and wound care, cervicalsmear taking, and chronic disease management. Experience in family planning andtravel immunisation are also desirable. The vacancy is for around 20-25 hours per week. For further information and an informal look around pleasecontact Mrs Lizzie Lister (). Closing date 15 December 2024 .
Main duties of the job
Providing general nursing support to the GPs and Nurses at the Practice. Experience of Long Term Condition management would be desirable but not essential.
Please see the attached job description.
About us
We have a list size of approximately 9500 patients. Our team includes 3 Nurses and 2 Healthcare Assistants.
SystmOne
On-site parking (free)
High QOF achievement
Offers Enhanced Services
Salary negotiable dependant on experience
Training Practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description. We are looking for a Practice Nurse for between 20 and 25 hours per week. The successful candidate will hold NMC registration. We are seeking a qualified Nurse who is enthusiastic, approachable, compassionate, organised and confident to work unsupervised in a treatment room. An enhanced DBA check will be required for this position.
Duties include:
Phlebotomy
Blood Pressure reviews
Smears
Child Immunisations
ECGs
Removal of Sutures
New patient medicals
Urinalysis
Attend and participate in training and meetings as required.
Travel vaccinations
Height, Weight reviews
Family Planning
Assist Coil fits and Minor Surgery
Ear Irrigation
Wound Care
Injections and Vaccinations
General Nursing duties as required
Experience of Long Term Condition Management
Completion of insurance reports on behalf of the practice
As a member of our team you will be supported by a full complement of clinical and non-clinical staff. A basic knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage but full training will be given.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
1. Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to a car
2. High level of self-awareness.
3. Fit with culture of practice team.
4. Motivated and able to motivate others.
5. Reliability
6. Flexibility
7. Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements
8. Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events.
9. Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour.
Qualifications
Essential
10. Qualified NMC registered Nurse
Desirable
11. Holding or working towards qualifications in family planning, asthma, diabetes, CHD, COPD and cytology.
12. Independent Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
13. Understanding of role of the practice nurse
14. Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings
15. Ability to demonstrate application of evidence based practice.
16. Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise workload
17. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
18. Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise own workload
19. Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills (typing)
Desirable
20. Experience in primary care nursing or similar
21. Experience of teaching or mentoring
22. Experience working with SystmOne