Job Summary
An exciting opportunity for a qualified practice nurse to further their career whilst joining a small and friendly practice in the stunning location of Boscastle.
About the Practice
* Two partners, two salaried GPs and one paramedic
* A full complement of administration and clinical staff to ensure smooth running of the practice
* Approximately 5,000 patients
* GPST training practice
* Rated 'good' by CQC
* Part of North Cornwall Coast PCN
Job Responsibilities
* Medication reviews
* Support with pathology lab results
* Chronic disease management
* Wound care (ulcer/doppler) and dressings
* Blood pressure taking, ECGs and phlebotomy
* Injections including travel health
* Spirometry
* Cervical screening
* Coil checks and removals
* Vaginal swabs
* Ear syringing
* Women's health
* Suture/clip removals
* QRISK cardiac risk scores
* Pessary fitting and changing
* Coag INR checks
* H. pylori breath tests
* Learning disabilities checks
* Develop, embed and implement health promotion
* Provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical evidence and guidance (NICE, NSF, practice protocols)
* Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
* Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
* Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
* Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
* Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over‑the‑counter medicines within own scope of practice
* Liaise with external services and agencies to ensure patients are supported appropriately
* Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and scope of practice
* Support the clinical team with safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
* Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
* Ensure prescribing quality against local and national guidance
* Support the practice with the management of quality and outcome framework (QOF)
Qualifications
Essential:
* Nursing degree
* Member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Post‑registration studies allied to general practice
* Respiratory/COPD/Diabetes qualification
* Cervical screening qualification
Desirable:
* Prescribing qualification
* Minor injuries qualification
Other Information
Salary depends on experience.
Contract: Permanent.
Working pattern: Part‑time.
Location: Bottreaux Surgery, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0BG (also Tintagel Medical Centre, Bossiney Road, Tintagel, PL34 0AE).
Reference number: A1497‑26‑0001.
Pay scheme and other benefits are discussed during the interview.
Disclosures and Checks
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Contact
Practice Manager: Paula Wells
paula.wells12@nhs.net
01840250209
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