Practice Nurse – Southmead & Henbury Family Practice
Job Summary
Mendip Vale Medical Group (MVMG) is looking for a further Practice Nurse to join our experienced team at Southmead and Henbury Family Practice. You will work with a friendly and knowledgeable team, undertaking a variety of nursing assessments and providing appropriate care and treatment in conjunction with GP's and other clinical staff. The post holder should be passionate about providing a high standard of patient care and improving patient health outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high standard patient care as a Nurse in general practice.
* Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care, advising patients on general healthcare and minor ailments with referral to GP's as necessary.
* Demonstrate and provide specific evidence‑based practical skills and knowledge in the following areas, or be willing to train towards competency:
* Cytology and sexual health screening
* Travel Health
* Wound care, including support for the Leg Club initiative
* Removal of sutures
* ECG performance
* Review and management of chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, COPD
* Spirometry
* Hypertension management
* Contraception
* Routine and child immunisations
* Educate and work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments and promote healthy lifestyles.
Person Specification
Experience (Essential)
* Experience in treatment room services such as wound care, immunisations, travel health, cytology and sexual health screening or willingness to learn.
* Experience in management of all long‑term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD or willingness to learn.
Experience (Desirable)
* Experience of working in General Practice.
Qualifications (Essential)
* Registered General Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Mendip Vale Medical Group
135 Pastures Avenue
St. Georges
Weston-super‑mare
Avon
BS22 7SB
Pay & Working Pattern
Salary: £30,796 to £46,205 a year (permanent) – part‑time.
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