We are looking to expand our current team of multi-skilled nurses. We have a part-time role available, and working arrangements are negotiable depending on skills.
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities include:
* Cytology
* Wound care / ulcer care / Doppler / Removal of Sutures
* Chronic disease management, especially COPD and Asthma
* Routine and childhood immunisations
* Chaperoning and assisting patients during examinations by other clinicians
* Contraception services
* Undertaking home visits as required
* Well-people checks
* Providing general advice and health promotion guidance
Additional skills may be required, but training will be provided to the successful candidate.
About us
We are a busy yet friendly GP practice in Dartford, with a clinical team comprising 5 GP partners and 4 salaried GPs. We are a GP training practice serving approximately 15,500 registered patients.
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
* Assisting with and performing routine patient care tasks as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
* Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease is desirable
* Cytology
* Wound care / ulcer care / Doppler / compression bandaging
* Travel health services
* Removal of sutures
* Venepuncture
* Routine and childhood immunisations
* Chaperoning and assisting patients during examinations
* Requesting pathology tests (e.g., urine culture, swabs)
* Following clinical protocols with referrals to senior staff as needed
* Maintaining tidiness and cleanliness of nurse and treatment rooms, including stock management
* Cleaning and maintaining equipment
* Participating in administrative systems
* Maintaining accurate records
* Attending practice meetings as required
* Performing any other delegated duties appropriate to the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
* Previous primary care experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.
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