Practice Nurse, maternity cover up to 1 year (25 to 30 hours per week)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Practice Nurse to join our busy team at the Hollies Medical Practice in Tamworth.
The Hollies Medical Practice has approximately 16,000 registered patients. Our clinical team includes 10 GPs, a senior practice nurse, 4 practice nurses, 3 healthcare assistants, 1 nursing associate, 3 clinical pharmacists, and a pharmacy technician. As a training practice, we also regularly have GP registrars and medical students working with us. We work collaboratively to provide high-quality care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. They will support the delivery of the following services:
* Providing general advice regarding healthcare and minor ailments
* Chronic disease management and care of long-term conditions such as COPD and Diabetes
* Immunisations
* Cytology
* Venepuncture
The practice uses EMIS Web; experience with this system is desirable, but training will be provided.
Applicants must hold a current NMC registration and be committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
About us
30 hours - Monday and Wednesday: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8.00 am - 1.00 pm
Benefits include:
* Employee assistance programme
* Uniform
* Practice sick pay scheme following probation
* Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years, and 30 days after 10 years
Job responsibilities
To provide general and specific health screening to the practice population, in line with protocols and in consultation with GPs where necessary.
Advise patients on general health and minor ailments, both in person and via telephone.
Devise and implement nursing care plans based on individual patient needs, in collaboration with patients.
Manage clinics and perform associated tasks including cytology, travel vaccinations, ECGs, spirometry, peak flow readings, venepuncture, management of long-term conditions, ear syringing, childhood immunisations, chaperoning during examinations, urine testing, dietary advice, and handling anaphylaxis and CPR.
Apply by completing the online form or sending CV and cover letter to hollies.medical@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
* Managing patients with chronic diseases
* Working in a GP practice
* Using clinical IT systems
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure and stay calm
* Effective time management
* Adaptability to change
* Flexibility to meet practice needs
Qualifications
* RGN
* Cytology
* Childhood immunisations
* Chronic disease management
* Travel immunisations
* Cryotherapy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.
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