We are seeking an additional Practice Nurse to join our existing team.
A great chance to up-skill.
We are a forward thinking training practice based in Belper. We look after over 12,000 patients and offer a full range of primary care services, based in a modern surgery. Our dynamic team compromises of three nurses, three ANPs and three HCAs. We have room for another Practice Nurse, whether experienced or moving from another sector (in which case training would be arranged).
You will provide the full range of nursing tasks (subject to training) in what is always a varied and interesting job. You will be flexible and willing to adapt in the fast moving health service. You will be a conscious learner, keen to learn new skills. You will be a good team player, supportive of your colleagues(who will be supportive of you). You will have good IT skills
NHS Pension available.
Main duties of the job
Providing assessment, screening and treatmentservices and health education advice
Help organise and co-ordinate the provision ofnursing services for the practice as part of the nursing team
Provide nursing treatments and procedures topatients in participation with the GPs or independently to agree protocols
Participate in Chronic Disease management topractice protocols, referring to or liaising with the patients usual GP asneeded
Provide general and specific health screenings andassessments to the practice patients within agreed protocols liaising with theGPs as necessary concerning risk factors or other items identified
Triage patients and treat those with minor illnessas needed
Advise and educate patients on general health carewith referral to or liaison with GPs as necessary
Maintain a collaborative, supportive and holisticapproach to patient care at all time
Arrange for and perform appropriate tests asindicated such as blood, swabs etc.
Make referrals as necessary to other health andsocial care professionals
Please see attachments for full job description
About us
Join our great NHS General Practice team in ourdelightful modern surgery in Belper. We are seeking a cheerful, enthusiasticand flexible individual to join our team providing NHS care for over 12,000patients.
Please visit our website for further information
Job responsibilities
To be an autonomous professional working to thehighest standards and an integral member for the practice team caring forpatients registered with the practice, carrying out duties within the role ofPractice Nurse to include diagnosis, examination and treatment of patients,preventative care, screening and patient education.
All work to be carried our within your areas ofcompetence and within the practice policies and procedures.
Where your skills do not meet the needs of thepractice as outlined below, appropriate training will be given
See attached for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
* - Good standard of education
* - RGN or equivalent
* - Experience in offering health promotion advice
* - Practice Nurse experience and training
* Please see attached for Full Person Specification
Experience
* -Record of ongoing professional development
* -A good range of general nursing skills
* -Knowledge of NHS, Government initiatives
* -Experienced in minor illness advice and management
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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