An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Practice Nurse to join our existing team for 30 hours per week.
Salary negotiable dependent on previous experience.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within an established nursing team and will be supported to provide chronic disease management, childhood immunisation, travel immunisations, cytology, womens health and overall treatment room knowledge.
About us
Established friendly 5 Partner training practice (registrarsand medical students) with a growing list size (currently 14,600 patients)Forward thinking partners, determined to maintain a healthy working environmentdespite increasing pressures High quality primary care services in a modernpurpose built health centre Full complement of highly skilled staff Pharmacyteam who manages repeat scripts, medication queries and medication reviews.Reduced Admin admin team to read action and code letters Supportive team withweekly clinical meetings and quarterly whole team meetings Close workingrelationships with multi disciplinary teams Well organised IT efficientpractice using EMIS / DOCMAN Clinical systems Located 25 minutes from Cardiffwith good transportation links
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of practice. This includes assessment of the patient, plan of care, delivery and evaluation of treatment.
The practice nurse must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and must maintain registration via the revalidation process.
Job responsibilities:
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Cytology
Wound care
Removal of Sutures / Clips
Urinalysis
ECGs
Contraceptive Management
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings
COPD management
Diabetes management
Venepuncture
Perform INR point of care testing and dose patients using INR star computer software
Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations/Catch up programmes as per guidelines
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used.
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
A duty to advise nurse colleagues of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
Delegate duties to colleagues within the nursing team.
Carry out duties which have been delegated by colleagues within the nursing team.
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines
Able to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines
Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Adult) qualification (Diploma or Degree in Nursing)
* Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
* Immunisation and vaccination training (in line with national guidelines)
* Competence in undertaking cervical cytology (smear tests) (or willingness to achieve within a specified timeframe)
* Postgraduate qualification in Primary Care Nursing
* Specialist training or certification in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD)
* Family planning / sexual health qualification
Experience
* Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a primary care, community, or acute healthcare setting
* Proven experience in delivering patient care within a clinical environment
* Experience in administering immunisations and vaccinations in line with current guidelines
* Experience in managing patients with long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
* Experience in wound care and dressings
* Experience in health promotion, screening, and preventative care
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience in maintaining accurate clinical records using electronic patient systems
* Previous experience working in a primary care / GP practice setting
* Experience in running specialist clinics, such as:
* Diabetes
* Asthma / COPD
* Experience in cervical cytology (smear-taking)
* Experience in travel health and immunisations
* Experience in family planning and sexual health services
* Experience using primary care clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, DOCMAN)
* Experience in audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities
* Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff or students
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 experienceAvailable on request
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