Stamford Hill Group Practice is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse who can offer a full range of nursing services. Previous experience in a GP Surgery is essential. You would be working alongside another practice nurse, a specialist diabetes nurse, and a health care assistant.
We have 5 GP Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, a Practice Nurse, 3 Clinical Pharmacists, paramedic, 1 HCA and an FCP. Within our PCN, we serve a population over 40,000and have full access to ARRS staff including social prescribers, pharmacist, paramedics, ANPs and FCPs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment where your skills and expertise will be highly valued. We are also a long-established training practice. We currently have a GP trainee, opportunities to get involved with teaching are always welcomed.
Good experience and flexibility, along with good communication skills are important qualities we are looking for.
Job Summary:
The Practice Nurse will be part of the primary healthcare team, providing Personal Medical Services to patients.
Key Responsibilities:
· Patient Care:
· Assist in routine tasks such as cytology, wound care, removal of sutures, ulcer care, Doppler, new patient medicals, urinalysis, travel clinic, venepuncture (desired), contraception reviews, routine and childhood immunisations, and chaperoning.
· Request pathology tests (urine culture, swabs, blood tests).
· LTC management including diabetes, asthma, COPD, and contraception.
· Clinical Tasks:
· Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.
· Maintain and clean equipment used by nurses and GPs.
· Maintain GP and nurses' rooms, stock and rotate items as required.
· Maintain accurate records of mandatory checks.
· Order vaccinations to maintain stock levels.
· Participate in administrative systems in the practice.
· Attend and participate in practice meetings.
· Undertake home visits if required.
· Perform any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.
Confidentiality:
· Maintain confidentiality of patient information and practice-related data.
· Adhere to practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety:
· Implement and manage health and safety protocols, including infection control and PPE management.
· Ensure compliance with national standards of infection control and cleanliness.
· Manage the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, storage, and transport.
· Manage and maintain PPE for the practice.
· Ensure proper hand hygiene across the practice.
· Own and implement infection control and patient care protocols.
· Observe and ensure compliance with infection control procedures.
· Identify and manage risks in work activities.
· Use training to update knowledge and skills and manage the training of others.
· Monitor practice facilities and equipment for infection control.
· Manage sharps procedures, including training, use, storage, and disposal.
· Maintain work areas in a tidy, clean, sterile, and safe manner.
· Identify, report, and correct health and safety hazards.
· Participate in all mandatory training including but not limited to e-learning modules, Basic life support, Smear / immunisations updates
· Manage waste, spillage control, decontamination, and sterile environments.
· Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
Equality and Diversity:
· Support the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.
· Respect privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs.
· Behave in a welcoming, non-judgmental manner.
· Personal/Professional Development:
· Participate in training programs and annual performance reviews
· Take responsibility for personal development, learning, and performance.
· Demonstrate skills and activities to others.
Quality:
· Maintain quality within the practice.
· Alert team members to issues of quality and risk.
· Assess own performance and take accountability for actions.
· Contribute to team effectiveness and performance improvement.
· Work with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs.
· Manage time, workload, and resources effectively.
Communication:
· Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and carers.
· Recognise and respond to needs for alternative communication methods.
· Contribution to Services:
· Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.
· Discuss the impact of policies, standards, and guidelines on work.
· Participate in audits.
· Person Specification:
· Experience: Essential in cervical screening, immunisations, contraceptive advice, LTC management, wound care, and general nursing duties. Experience in GP practice and using EMIS software.
· Qualifications: Current NMC Registration and a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:
* London N16 6UA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Leadership: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NMC (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* London N16 6UA (preferred)
Work Location: In person