Anexciting opportunity has arisen to join the integrated nurse team at MiltonAbbas Surgery in a beautiful area of Dorset.
Thisis a unique role which offers the successful candidate the chance to undertakegeneral practice nurse duties in a clinic setting and also providecommunity care to our patients in their own homes. This model of primary carenursing is especially well suited to a rural setting and is highly regarded byour patients and partners in healthcare.
Main duties of the job
Deliver core nursing services including injections under PGD/PSDs immunisations (adult &children), cervical cytology, wound care, travel vaccinations and advice, chronic disease management.
Identify, and manage, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage them to self-care and live a healthier lifestyle.
Deliver opportunistic health promotion to ensure every contact counts.
Ability to identify signs of deteriorating patient, i.e. sepsis/anaphylaxis and take appropriate action.
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medications and regimens, side effects and interactions within remit of knowledge
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework (NSF) for mental health.
Liaise with, and where appropriate initiate referrals to specialist services, to ensure adequate care and support to patients and carers.
Be alert to the needs of vulnerable adults and children including risk assessment and taking appropriate action.
To develop and utilise specialist nursing skills
Undertake risk assessments in practice and community setting
For further details please read the job description and person specification.
About us
TheMilton Abbas Surgery is a small but forward-thinking practice providing care to4800 patients in rural Mid-Dorset. Our friendlymulti-disciplinary team work closely together in a surgery where mutualrespect, professionalism, and compassion are key values. We believe thatteamwork is paramount to delivering a great patient experience so being able tolaugh together is part of the glue that holds our team together.
Job responsibilities
The post holderwill undertake nursing duties which involves the assessment and delivery ofnursing care, using a person-centred approach, both within the Practice andthe patients home as part of an integrated nurse team. Please see the full job description for further details
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
* Approachable and confident.
* Willingness to undertake further training to develop competence and confidence in skills applicable to this role.
* Adaptable and reliable.
* Motivated, forward planner.
* Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
* High levels of integrity and loyalty.
* Sensitive and empathetic in demanding situations.
* Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations.
* Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development.
* Punctual and committed to being a supportive team member.
* Please read the full person specification attached for more details
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
* GCSE or Equivalent Grade A-C
Experience
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
* Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
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.
Depending on experienceAligned to AFC Band 5
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