We are seeking to recruit an experienced an skilled Practice Nurse at our highly successful, recently rated CQC outstanding, 14,000 patient practice in Dorking.
Hours for this post:
* 25 hours up to 37.5 hours a week
The successful candidate will be working with a friendly practice, with a supportive GP Partnershipand a caring nurse team, who pride themselves on providing high quality care to their patients and support to their colleagues.
There are some excellent opportunities to develop your career and we would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates who are interested in extending their skills in chronic disease management.
Medwyn is a forward thinking and innovative training practice who value their staff and their development.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a large team, you will be involved in assessing patient needs, planning and implementing care to meet those needs and evaluating care delivered.
Please see job description for further details.
About us
Medwyn Surgery is a well-established GP practice located in the heart of Dorking, Surrey, serving a growing patient population of over 14,000. Our mission is to deliver the highest standard of primary healthcare, encompassing not only medical treatment but also comprehensive health information, community engagement, and fostering strong doctor-patient relationships.
Operating from the purpose-built Medwyn Centre on Reigate Road, our facility, completed in 2006, offers a modern and accessible environment for both patients and staff. The Centre houses a range of services, including Medwyn Surgery, physiotherapy and podiatry services, community health staff, conference and meeting facilities, a pharmacy, audiometry services, and a variety of services provided by sessional medical practitioners.
The Centre is fully accessible, featuring step-free access, wheelchair-friendly facilities, an induction loop, and a disabled toilet. Additional amenities include CCTV for security, comfort cooling, and automated check-in and patient calling systems, all contributing to a comfortable and efficient healthcare environment.
Medwyn Surgery offers a full range of Enhanced Services to our patients, ensuring comprehensive care that meets the diverse needs of our community. We provide Improved Access appointments every weekday evening and on Saturdays, accommodating patients who require flexibility in scheduling their healthcare visits.
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF POST
To ensurethe delivery of an effective Practice Nursing service to the local practicepopulation. This will involve assessingpatient health needs, planning and implementing care to meet those needs andevaluation of the care delivered, in conjunction with the GPs.
Thepostholder will be expected to work with the Primary Health Care Team to ensurea seamless delivery of care within the Practice and to promote a positive imageof the Practice to its patients and service users.
KEYRESPONSIBILITIES - Clinical
Tocarry out a wide range of treatment room duties e.g. vaccinations etc. inparticipation with GPs or independently agreed protocols.
To actively encourage and develophealth promotion programmes providing advice in areas of hypertensionmonitoring, travel, diet smoking cessation etc. within agreed practiceprotocols.
To participate in screening i.e.Breast, Cervical, Testicular and Immunisation programmes by raising patientawareness, competently carrying out tests and ensuring results are deliveredand acted upon appropriately.
To maintain Chronic DiseaseRegisters to support the management of National and Local Programmes e.g.Asthma/Diabetes.
To assist with minor surgery andspecialist clinics as appropriate.
To maintain stocks and supplies andmaintain health and safely within the treatment rooms in line with Practiceprotocols.
To undertake occasional treatmentsin the community as directed by the GPs.
Tosee patients as an initial contact to assess/treat in line with PracticeGuidelines.
To give appropriate telephone advice topatients where directed by doctors.
To provide educational support fortrainees. i.e. Registrars, paramedics, medical students, student nurses.
To providesupervision of health care assistants and phlebotomists.
KEYRESPONSIBILITIES - Administrative
Toaccurately document all consultations and treatments in computer records.
Toensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated withpatient health care and registration with the practice to include new patientchecks etc.
Tomaintain and collate statistical information required for ad hoc and regularreports and for audit purposes and to co-operate and participate in researchprojects agreed by the Primary Health Care Team.
Toparticipate in the development of protocols and guidelines and assist in theformulation of Practice philosophy and policy.
Toattend and participate in Practice meetings as required and to work as anactive member of the Practice Nursing Team.
KEYRESPONSIBILITIES - Professional
Tobe responsible for own professional practice and accountability according toNMC Code of Conduct and to maintain NMC registration and up to date knowledgeof drug administration.
Toacknowledge clinical limitations and not undertake any procedures for which thenurse is not adequately trained.
Tomaintain confidentiality.
Tomaintain professional development by attending courses and study days asarranged with the Partners and in line with NMC recommendations.
Toundertake any other duties which are commensurate with the level andresponsibilities of the post.
Toactively and continuously review all activities and suggest areas forimprovement.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
* Reliable
* Approachable and friendly
Qualifications
* Qualified as a Registered General Nurse
* Cervical Screening
* Chronic disease management
Skills
* Strong communicator - both written and verbal
* Ability to record consultations clearly
* Team player
Experience
* Experience of working in Primary Care
Knowledge
* Strong IT skills - use of Microsoft
* Understanding of Infection Control
* Experience of using Systm One (our clinical system)
* Familiar with Primary Care structures
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.
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