Job summary Due to the upcoming retirement of the present postholder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse within our friendly, rural Dispensing Practice. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual to join our team. Hours are negotiable for the right person. The work is varied, challenging and rewarding. If you are a person who strives to be the best they can be, and want to be part of a likeminded team, then this job may be for you. The role is based across both our Ewyas Harold & Peterchurch Surgeries Main duties of the job Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Lead Nurse and GPs Cytology Wound care /Ulcer Care/Doppler Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis Travel Clinic ECGs Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Venepuncture Hypertension Management Routine & Childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another Clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to Lead Nurse or GPs as appropriate Chronic Disease Management Clinics Clean and sterilise equipment using autoclave monitoring autoclave 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 Health Promotion Literature Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks 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 About us Golden Valley Surgery is a rural practice, caring for approx. 6000 patients, situated just outside Hereford. We also dispense medication to our patients from our two sites. We have a strong and active Patient Participation Group who are very supportive of the Practice and offer feedback and suggestions about our services. The surgery uses EMIS Web and although experience of this would be an advantage, training will be given. We pride ourselves on giving a high standard of patient care, with a positive attitude, and work hard to keep our good CQC rating. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A5263-24-0007 Job locations The Surgery Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EU Peterchurch Surgery Closure Place Peterchurch Hereford HR2 0RS Job description Job responsibilities Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Lead Nurse and GPs Cytology Wound care /Ulcer Care/Doppler Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis Travel Clinic ECGs Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Venepuncture Hypertension Management Routine & Childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another Clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to Lead Nurse or GPs as appropriate Chronic Disease Management Clinics Clean and sterilise equipment using autoclave monitoring autoclave 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 Health Promotion Literature Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks 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 Job description Job responsibilities Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Lead Nurse and GPs Cytology Wound care /Ulcer Care/Doppler Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis Travel Clinic ECGs Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Venepuncture Hypertension Management Routine & Childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another Clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to Lead Nurse or GPs as appropriate Chronic Disease Management Clinics Clean and sterilise equipment using autoclave monitoring autoclave 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 Health Promotion Literature Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Desirable Specific nursing skills/qualifications relevant to the post, including phlebotomy, urinalysis, cervical cytology, wound care, childhood immunisations and travel clinic. Respiratory Training Experience Essential A demonstrable commitment to professional development Competency in basic nursing duties required for the post Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to contribute to multi-professional working Ability to work well autonomously and within a team Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992) Experience of dealing with the public/patients Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment Able to use own initiative Full registration with NMC A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met, as defined by national standards and the Practice Health & Safety Policy/Manual and the Practice Infection Control policy and procedures Desirable Knowledge & understanding of the range of primary care and community services Experience of Primary Care Experience of QOF and chronic disease management (such as diabetes, CHD, Asthma etc) Knowledge of IT clinical systems (EMIS Web) Knowledge of Microsoft Office software Commitment to professional development & peer group learning Flexibility of working hours/ability to work at the desired times Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Desirable Specific nursing skills/qualifications relevant to the post, including phlebotomy, urinalysis, cervical cytology, wound care, childhood immunisations and travel clinic. Respiratory Training Experience Essential A demonstrable commitment to professional development Competency in basic nursing duties required for the post Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to contribute to multi-professional working Ability to work well autonomously and within a team Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992) Experience of dealing with the public/patients Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment Able to use own initiative Full registration with NMC A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met, as defined by national standards and the Practice Health & Safety Policy/Manual and the Practice Infection Control policy and procedures Desirable Knowledge & understanding of the range of primary care and community services Experience of Primary Care Experience of QOF and chronic disease management (such as diabetes, CHD, Asthma etc) Knowledge of IT clinical systems (EMIS Web) Knowledge of Microsoft Office software Commitment to professional development & peer group learning Flexibility of working hours/ability to work at the desired times 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 Golden Valley Practice Address The Surgery Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EU Employer's website https://www.goldenvalleypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)