We are a rural practice in beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. We are on the borders of Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. We have 8300 patients, you will be working alongside two other nurses and a highly experienced HCA. We are looking for a Practice Nurse to provide excellent care to our patients to include assisting doctors with minor operations, coil and implant insertions as well as the usual Practice Nurse duties.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced nurse who is able to provide phlebotomy, wound dressing, taking BP readings, administering vaccinations, advice on weight control, dealing with specimens, offering contraceptive advice.
About us
We are a small rural practice with a very close team. The doctors are always available to offer advice. We work very closely to offer the best level of healthcare to our patients.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a qualified Practice Nurse. You will be RGN qualified.
Provide advice to patients on a range of health conditions and minor ailments referring to other members of the practice team as necessary
Perform investigatory procedures
Assist with minor operations
Assist with running coil/implant clinics
Perform cervical smears
Take bloods
Deal with patient specimens
Ear Syringing
Microsuction
Applying and removing dressings
Suture removal
Taking accurate notes using EMIS clinical system
Able to recognise and treat anaphylaxis according to UK guidelines
Able to preform CPR according to UK guidelines
Person Specification
Experience
* Qualified RGN Current NMC registration Up to date training in childhood immunisations 1 year post registration Good IT skills Good interpersonal skills Good time management
* Accredited training in chronic disease management Cervical cytology qualification Able to use EMIS Web Knowledge of clinical audits
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.
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