Overview
Hollyoaks Medical Centre are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate must be NMC registered. The role will be varied, covering all aspects of General Practice nursing and will involve working collaboratively with the General Practice Team to meet the needs of patients.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate would be able to provide the following services:
* Manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintain robust call & recall systems.
* Monitoring blood pressure and Hypertension Management
* Undertake anticoagulation clinics including INR testing
* Travel Health advice & Child immunisation
* Participate in national screening work such as Cervical Screening
* Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive service.
* Assist with Minor Surgeries
About us
Hollyoaks Medical Centre is a friendly practice of 4,900 patients. The practice team works to high standards at all times in a fast, friendly paced atmosphere.
We are looking for someone to fit into our friendly and hardworking team.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
* Manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintain robust call & recall systems.
* Monitoring blood pressure and Hypertension Management
* Undertake anticoagulation clinics including INR testing
* Child Immunisation
* Travel Health advice & immunisation
* Participate in national screening work such as Cervical Screening
* Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive service.
* Assist with Minor Surgeries
* Act as a chaperone when required.
Administration
* To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
* Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
* To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
* To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans
* Responsible for ordering, checking vaccination levels and expiry dates of stock.
General
To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up to date in line with the requirements of the practice.
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered nurse with current NMC registration and active PIN.
* Evidence of appropriate knowledge base.
* Demonstrate an understanding of audit
* Understanding of health and safety issues
* Primary Care experience.
* Chronic disease management qualifications.
* Competence to undertake asthma, COPD and diabetic clinics/reviews and hold relevant certificates.
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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