Do you want to a role that allows for flexibility, and provides regular Saturday hours? Then our Enhanced Access GPN positions are just for you
The Enhanced Access service operates on behalf of PCNs across Coventry, Nuneaton and Atherstone, run from local General Practices.
As one of our EA GPNs you will be expected to undertake the following as part of their role:
* Work independently to provide excellent practice nursing care directly to patients
* Participate in the delivery of routine surveillance and screening.
* Participate in the management of long-term conditions, contraceptive services, wound care, immunisations and vaccinations.
* Support the development of innovative and high-quality nursing practice, offering advice on service improvements based upon your experience and knowledge of the needs of patients
* Provide General Practice Nursing duties on behalf of the patients General Practice and PCN.
CRGPA JOB DESCRIPTION
Main Duties
Clinical
To work within the multidisciplinary team to meet common goals.
To provide family planning advice
To administer IM Contraceptive injections as per protocol
To administer childhood immunisations according to the national vaccination schedule
Monitoring of ongoing treatments.
To provide health education advice.
Perform cervical cytology screening.
To provide opportunistic screening and advice on patient's health.
To assist with planning and evaluating patient care.
Clinical measurements including blood pressure recording, blood glucose monitoring and ECG's
The administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
Undertake wound care and appropriate management of wounds.
To provide Health Promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol.
Teaching patients and their family self-care where appropriate.
Assisting and or chaperoning the general practitioner.
To work consistently within your own professional standards, maintaining an awareness of evidence based and current best practice.
To ensure appropriate registration with your own professional body.
To participate fully in the annual appraisal process and maintain own personal professional development.
To participate in clinical supervision
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to infection control standards
To participate in the maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring appropriate interim checks are carried out and equipment is appropriately calibrated, and faults are reported in line with policy.
To support the maintenance of appropriate stock items in fridges and clinical areas and to adhere to cold chain policies
Record Maintenance
Keep contemporaneous clinical records using the computer system (paper records where appropriate), recording clinical history and examination findings, interventions and advice given.
Ensure documentation is in line with NMC guidance
Stock Control & Equipment
Have shared responsibility for the Treatment room stock and report any stock shortages to the service lead
Maintain nursing drugs and equipment reporting any shortages/failures to the service lead
The duties of the post may be reviewed and, if appropriate, changed by discussion with the post holder to ensure the provision of effective and efficient services.
'Important Application Requirement'
Please note that a cover letter is a compulsory component of your job application for the Enhanced Access Practice Nurse role. Your cover letter should include your reason for applying and how you meet the job requirements.
To ensure your application is considered please ensure your cover letter is:
· No more than 1 page in length
· Addressed to 'The Hiring Manager, Human Resources'
· Uploaded as a (Word/PDF) document.
Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
Thank you for your interest.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: £25.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Work Location: In person