We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the healthcare team. Working alongside other members of the team your role will be to support any activity which is required under the framework of general practice, the treatment room and nursing competency matrix. Experience in childhood immunisations, cervical screening, complex wound care and Spirometry are desirable.
Main duties of the job
* Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Lead Nurse and GPs
* Maintain good practice with regard to prescribing if qualified.
* Adhere to practice policy for audits and reviews of clinical practice
* Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings if required
* Cervical smears, pregnancy tests and contraceptive advice
* Chronic Disease Management where appropriate to skills
* Infant immunisation and vaccinations
* Travel health care advice and immunisations
* ECGs
* Removal of sutures
* Venepuncture
* Urinalysis
* Review of and understand/action pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs where appropriate
* Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
* Housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
* Maintain accurate records
* Ordering of drugs and stock and ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels where required
* Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the nurse manager
* Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings and have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the UKCC.
* Registration with the NMC.
* Work only in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience in Childhood Immunisations
* Experience in Cervical Screening
* Competent in Complex wound care
* Experience of working in a busy GP Practice
* Experience of diabetes care in the community
* Experience of using SystmOne Clinical System
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse
* Qualified Nurse
* Shows a commitment to professional development
* Recognised qualification in Chronic disease management
* Spirometry training
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.
£17 to £23 an hour Depending on experience and training needs
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