Job summary We are looking for a highly experienced General Practice Nurse to join our nurse team which currently consists of 2 part-time nurses and a phlebotomist. The ideal candidate would be highly motivated and committed to providing excellent quality of care. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring practice policies and procedures are followed. Main duties of the job The candidate must have experience of working in general practice. They should have a strong emphasis on good teamwork in addition to sound decision making, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage their own workload. Duties will include: Dressings Cervical cytology Travel immunisations Routine and child immunisations ECGs Family planning Long term condition management (qualification in at least one long term condition) Health promotion Provide support with clinical emergencies Experience of using EMIS Web would be advantageous Infection Control lead About us We are a well-established, three partner practice situated in semi-rural Warwickshire. Practice list size 6500 EMIS clinical system Training practice (GP Trainees and medical students) High QOF Achievement Excellent nursing, reception and administrative support Full complement of attached staff CQC Good rating Very active partner of the Arden PCN High staff retention due to positive team culture Further information about the practice can be found on our practice website: www.henley-in-ardenmedcntre.co.uk Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0819-25-0000 Job locations Prince Harry Road Henley-in-arden B95 5GD Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities: Chronic disease management (manage at least one chronic disease area) Administering all immunisations including Influenza, Shingles, Pneumonia, MMR. All infant/child vaccinations following UK schedule/incomplete imms Venepuncture Travel consultations/advice and vaccinations IM Injections vitamin b12, Neuroleptic injections Hormone injections e.g. Zoladex/Prostap/Decapeptyl Depo injections (once initiated by GP) Pill checks Cervical Smears Treating/Packing/Dressing Wounds Leg Ulcer Compression Bandaging Suture/staple removal ECG's Dopplers Blood Pressure Management Learning Disability reviews Over 75 checks INR Warfarin monitoring Vaginal swabs/coil checks Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate 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 Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Ensuring all required infection control measures are adhered to in line with practice policy Participation in administrative systems in the Practice A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Writing and keeping patients records accurate and up to date All Bluestream Mandatory training up to date and certificates can be provided Involved in support and training of new clinical staff 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 Additional responsibilities: Infection Control lead Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities: Chronic disease management (manage at least one chronic disease area) Administering all immunisations including Influenza, Shingles, Pneumonia, MMR. All infant/child vaccinations following UK schedule/incomplete imms Venepuncture Travel consultations/advice and vaccinations IM Injections vitamin b12, Neuroleptic injections Hormone injections e.g. Zoladex/Prostap/Decapeptyl Depo injections (once initiated by GP) Pill checks Cervical Smears Treating/Packing/Dressing Wounds Leg Ulcer Compression Bandaging Suture/staple removal ECG's Dopplers Blood Pressure Management Learning Disability reviews Over 75 checks INR Warfarin monitoring Vaginal swabs/coil checks Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate 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 Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Ensuring all required infection control measures are adhered to in line with practice policy Participation in administrative systems in the Practice A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Writing and keeping patients records accurate and up to date All Bluestream Mandatory training up to date and certificates can be provided Involved in support and training of new clinical staff 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 Additional responsibilities: Infection Control lead Person Specification Experience Essential Recent and relevant experience of working in Practice Nurse Role within Primary Care Recent and relevant experience of long-term condition management. Experience in using IT in Primary Care setting Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse (Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council). Person Specification Experience Essential Recent and relevant experience of working in Practice Nurse Role within Primary Care Recent and relevant experience of long-term condition management. Experience in using IT in Primary Care setting Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse (Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council). 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 Henley-in-Arden Medical Centre Address Prince Harry Road Henley-in-arden B95 5GD Employer's website https://www.henley-in-ardenmedcntr.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)