Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Practice Nurse to join our busy team at the Hollies Medical Practice in Tamworth.
The Hollies has approximately 16000 registered patients. Our clinical team consists of 10 GPs, a senior practice nurse, 4 practice nurses, 3 healthcare assistants, 1 nursing associate, 3 clinical pharmacists and a pharmacy technician. As a training practice, we also regularly have GP registrars and medical students working at the practice. We all work together to provide a high standard of care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. They will support the delivery of the following services to patients:
1. Providing general advice regarding health care and minor ailments
2. Chronic disease and management of long term conditions, such as COPD and Diabetes
3. Immunisations
4. Cytology
5. Ear care
6. Venepuncture
The practice uses EMIS Web, and although experience in using this system is desirable training will be provided.
Applicants must hold a current NMC registration and be committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
About us
(30 hours - Monday and Wednesday: - pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday -, occasional Saturday mornings 9-12 as overtime
Benefits of this post include:
NHS pension schemeNMC fees paid by the practice
Employee assistance programme
Uniform
Practice sick pay scheme following probationary period
Annual leave - 25 days plus bank holidays increasing to 27 days after 5 years service and 30 days after 10 years
Study leave : 5 days
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide general and specific health screening to the practice population, in line with agreed protocols and reference to the General Practitioner, where necessary.
Advise patients regarding general health care and minor ailments, in person and on the telephone
Devise and implement a programme of nursing care based on individual patient need, in conjunction with the patient.
Be responsible for managing clinics and carryingout associated tasks including the following: Cytology, travel vaccinations, ECGs,Spirometry, peak flow readings, venepuncture, management of long termconditions, ear syringing, childhood immunisations, chaperoningpatients who are being examined by another clinician, urine testing, dietaryadvice, anaphylaxis and CPR.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
7. Experience of managing patients with chronic diseases
Desirable
8. Experience of working in a GP practice
9. Experience of using clinical IT systems
Personal qualities
Essential
10. Good interpersonal and communication skills
11. Able to work under pressure and remain calm
12. Ability to manage time effecdtively
Desirable
13. Adaptable to change
14. Flexible to meet the needs of the practice
Qualifications
Essential
15. RGN
16. Practice nursing experience
17. Cytology
18. Childhood immunisations
19. Chronic disease management
Desirable
20. Travel immunisations
21. Spirometry
22. Ear care
23. Cryotherapy