Practice Nurse 30 35 hours per week - Job Share considered
We have a vacancy for an experienced Practice Nurse, however, consideration would be given for newly qualified Nurses wishing to train and work in General Practiceto join our welcoming and established team, where we value professionalism, collaboration, and patient care. We are a busy, rural practice in Romsey looking to expand our nursing provision to support our patients and provide ongoing care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Perform cervical screening to current national standards (competency essential)
Deliver baby and childhood immunisations, as well as adult vaccinations
Provide a wide range of wound care, including assessment, dressings, suture removal, and management of more complex wounds
Support patients with long-term conditions such as Asthma and COPD
Carry out routine clinical tasks such as ECGs, blood pressure checks, Diabetic Footcare checks
Offer lifestyle advice and patient education to support self-management and wellbeing
Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical documentation
Professional Practice
Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing colleagues, HCAs, and the wider practice team
Maintain professional registration and meet all NMC revalidation requirements
Participate in ongoing training and development to support service needs
To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy
Supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the Practice Manager
About us
We are a semi-rural GP Practice in Romsey, Hampshire with patient list of 16,000 patients
We pride ourselves on providing a positive and supportive working environment within a well established Team
We provide opportunities for professional growth, progression, and ongoing training
Flexibility to accommodate part-time or full-time work
We encourage the opportunity to train and specialise in chronic disease management (if desired)
We offer regular coffee breaks, Birthday leave and Practice social events
Job responsibilities
Title Practice Nurse
Responsible to Practice Nurse Manager
Objective To assess the nursing needs of patients and provide appropriate care/treatment adhering to practice policy and in accordance with NMC guidelines
Duties The main duties are:
Long term condition annual reviews for Diabetes and Asthma
Cervical Cytology
Childhood Immunisations
Immunisations and Vaccinations
Minor and Complex wound care / ulcer care
Compression Dressings and Dopplers
Removal of Sutures
ECGs
To document the process of assessment, need and delivery of care
To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice following national, local and practice guidelines
To attend study sessions in order to keep up to date with current trends
To be willing to provide cover due to sickness or holiday
To comply with the Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times
To adhere to Practice policies for record keeping
Any other duty appropriate to the role as requested by the Practice Nurse Manager
This Job Description is a guide to the duties required and may be amended if circumstances change and following discussion with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Friendly and welcoming
* Pleasant and articulate
* Smart in appearance
* Educated to GCE/GCSE standard in core subjects
* Good Level of IT Competency
* Good telephone and face to face communication skills
* Able to work and keep calm under pressure
* An understanding of the need for strict confidentiality
* Able to work as part of a team
* Able to work without direct supervision
* Able to be flexible and work at desired times especially during busy periods
* Registered with the NMC
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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