Job Summary:
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing to patients as well as providing support to the doctors and other members of the practice team. This post also includes minor ailments and prescribing. You will be working within a team which includes another Practice Nurse, and a health care assistant. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experience registered nurse, there will be additional roles agreed between the nurse and doctors as appropriate.
Job Responsibilities:
Cervical Screening
Chronic Disease Management
Immunisations & Vaccinations, including child & travel
Participate and guide positive outcomes for QOF, enhanced services etc.
Provide routine care to patients as required
Provide wound care
Maintain accurate clinical records
Develop, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for acute and non-acute conditions via patient triage
Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
Understand organisation and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviours, referring patients appropriately
Monitor and ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs
Provide clinical supervision for the nursing team
Maintain professional registration and adhere to revalidation requirements
Monitor and ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs
Develop, implement and embed infection control policies and procedures. Provide specialist information to all staff on the management of infection control.
Educational:
Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the management team
Participate in clinical supervision
Support other with their training and development needs
Personnel:
Maintain good working relationships
Ensure up to date registration with appropriate bodies
Confidentiality:
The organisation is committed to maintain an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality
It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential service
Equality & Diversity:
A good attitude and positive actions towards Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons – it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire:
The post holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practice to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients through quality nursing care.
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* No weekends
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £28.49 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 33 per week
Work Location: In person