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 5000 patients
* GPST training practice
* Rated 'good' by CQC
* Part of North Cornwall Coast PCN
Main duties of the job
Experience of chronic disease management, cervical screening and treatment room duties such as dressings and ECGs is essential. A prescribing qualification or a willingness to complete a prescribing qualification is desirable.
About us
Bottreaux surgery is dynamic and forward thinking whilst still maintaining a traditional feel of general practice. We are committed to providing a friendly, open and supportive environment where our staff feel valued, safe, appreciated and comfortable with sharing ideas which could improve and diversify our services further.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed person to join our team.
Job responsibilities
Medication reviews
Support with path lab results
Chronic disease management
Wound care (ulcer/doppler) and dressings
BP taking, ECGs and phlebotomy
Injections including travel health
Cervical screening
Coil checks and removals
Vaginal swabs
Ear syringing
Suture/clip removals
QRISK cardiac risk scores
Pessary fitting/changing
Coag INR checks
Hy-Pylori breath tests
Develop, embed and implement health promotion
Provide routine nursing care to patients asrequired in accordance with clinical based evidence and guidance (NICE, NSF,Practice protocols)
Prioritise health issues and interveneappropriately
Support the team in dealing with clinicalemergencies
Recognise, assess and refer patientspresenting with mental health needs
Implement vaccination programmes for adultsand children
Support patients in the use of theirprescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope ofpractice)
Liaise with external services / agencies toensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
Delegate clinical responsibilitiesappropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope ofpractice of the individual)
Support the clinical team with allsafeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
Understand practice and local policies forsubstance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
Ensure prescribing quality against local andnational guidance
Supporting the practice with the managementof QOF
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Member of NMC
* Post registration studies allied to general practice
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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