We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly team of Nurses, HCA's and ANP's.
You will need to be able to work independently in all areas of practice nursing including treatment room and long term conditions management. Continuous training will be offered.
We are open to full or part time hours and will be offering a competitive salary and NHS Pension.
Informal visits to the practice would be welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of Practice.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior staff and GPs
2. Cytology
3. Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
4. Removal of Sutures and clips
5. New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
6. ECGs
7. Venepuncture
8. Asthma, COPD, Diabetes (trained to manage at least one chronic condition)
9. Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations and managing recall systems
10. Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
11. Coronary Heart Disease management with referral to GPs as appropriate
12. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
13. Administer Injections like B12, Depo, Nebido, Clexane, Zoladex, Pneumonia, Shingles & Flu
Other tasks will include:
1. As Infection Control Lead to carry out audits monthly and annually
2. Check GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
3. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
4. Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
5. Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
6. Checking emergency equipment and fridge temp
7. Responsible for Drug Box, First aid box and oxygen.
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records. On occasion undertake home visits if required.
About us
We are an Eastleigh based practice with approximately 14,700 patients looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. You will be based at Archers Practice which has parking facilities and is close to the Eastleigh town centre.
We hold multidisciplinary practice meetings on a monthly basis, and we will provide all mandatory training required e.g. safeguarding, information governance, BLS, infection control etc. The surgery has various clinical training events where an external trainer attends each month. The Practice also pays for 3 additional courses a year to contribute towards the candidates continuing professional development.
The successful candidate must be able to work well independently or within a team environment.
You need to be able to work independently and manage at least one chronic condition (diabetes or asthma). Our priority is to deliver safe, high-quality care through face-to-face consultations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working within a nursing team.
Desirable
* Experience of working in primary care.
Qualifications
Essential
* RCN, NMC registered.
Desirable
* Trained in the management of asthma or diabetes.
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
Archers Practice
Address
Eastleigh Health Ctr
Newtown Road
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 4QP
Employer's website
https://archerspractice.co.uk/
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