Contact Details: Marion Jones
marionjones@nhs.net - applications through NHS Jobs
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practice Nurse to join our friendly supportive, high performing team at Hannage Brook Medical Centre. The role is advertised to cover a planned absence within our current team. We are hoping to recruit a candidate as soon as possible for a minimum duration of 6 months ( but possibly longer). The role is flexible between 15 to 20 hours per week.
Please note we will review and interview suitable candidates as applications are received which may mean we close the advert earlier than advertised.
There are options to participate in our extended access clinics in the evening and Saturdays if additional hours are required.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to effectively manage respiratory services within the surgery and provide nursing services to patients including childhood immunisations, vaccinations and health screening.
About us
Hannage Brook Medical Centre is a friendly high achieving GP practice based in the lovely town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. We are rated 'outstanding' by CQC. You will be well supported by our experienced nurse team consisting of a Lead Nurse Manager, 2 Practice Nurses,2 HCAs and 2 Phlebotomists.
There is some flexibility in when the hours are worked.
We take great pride in, and value our practice team enormously and this is reflected in the consistent high rating from our team when asked if they would recommend Hannage Brook as a place to work. If you are interested in finding out more then please do get in touch.
Job responsibilities
To provide general practice nursing services to patients of the practice including:
To assess the needs of patients and provide appropriate care or treatment, in conjunction with a GP or independently, as appropriate, and according to practice policies and protocols
To assist in the provision of care to patients with chronic diseases and to undergo any training required to become proficient in these areas as required by the practice.
To undertake a range of general nursing duties, to include wound care, ear syringing, venepuncture, electro-cardiograph, giving immunisations and vaccinations, and any other procedures such as have been agreed with the practice and to undertake the training required to perform these tasks
To undertake health screening procedures, eg. cervical screening, and give patients appropriate health promotion advice
To document the process of assessment of patient need and delivery of care
To evaluate the outcome of care and where appropriate identify changes that may need to be made to an individual patients care management
To assist in the provision of care for housebound patients with chronic diseases to the same standards as those able to attend the surgery.
To take active role in asthma and COPD care and manage patients with support from local Impact Plus respiratory team
Person Specification
Desire to work at Hannage Brook
Please clearly explain why you are attracted to work at Hannage Brook Medical Centre and what qualities you have that means you would be an ideal fit with our team.
Qualifications
RN currently on NMC register
Evidence of continuing professional development
Driving licence and car owner
Diploma or extensive experience in Asthma and COPD management
INR accredited
Contraception Qualification
ARTP registered for performing and interpretation of spirometry
Experience
Knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical governance
Experience of respiratory chronic disease management
Awareness of current research
Familiarity with SystmOne clinical system
Skills
inclduing venepuncture, ear syringing, immunisation and vaccination, cervical cytology, wound management skills
Ability to assess, implement and evaluate a programme of care
Good communication and organisational skills
Ability to work alone and in a team
Flexibility
Qualities
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Ability to use own judgement and resourcefulness
Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
Able to work under pressure
Able to work in a changing environment
Able to use own initiative
Flexibility of working hours/ability to work at the desired times
Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
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.
To apply for this position please submit your CV to Marion Jones at marionjones@nhs.net - applications through NHS Jobs
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