We are looking for a positive and forward-thinking Practice Nurse who would like to join our friendly and supportive team, based on the outskirts of Chester. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' experience of primary care nursing and will have a knowledge of diabetes management. Prescribing is preferred but not essential. This a part-time post (24-28 hours per week)
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include:
* Chronic disease management
* Cytology
* Wound care
* Contraception
* Child and adult immunisations
* Management of infection control
* CQC compliance checks
About us
We are a small and friendly GP surgery, based on the outskirts of Chester city centre. We provide care for 8,000 patients and are led by 4 supportive GP partners. Our practice team also includes 2 salaried GPs, 3 ANPs, 1 additional Practice Nurse, 3 HCAs, physiotherapist, dietitian, child and adult mental health practitioners, care co-ordinator, and a large administration team.
We provide a supportive working environment, with a range of team meetings and staff-centred training afternoons. We are a forward-thinking practice, and encourage all members of our team to play a role in our continuous improvement.
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities:
* Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
* Cytology (not essential)
* Removal of Sutures
* Travel Clinic
* Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
* Venepuncture
* Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
* Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
* Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
* Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
* Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
* Other tasks will include
* Clean and sterilise equipment using autoclave monitoring autoclave
* Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
* Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
* Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
* At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
* A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
* Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
* On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
* Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registered
* 3+ years primary care nursing experience
* Knowledge of diabetes management
* Non-medical prescribing
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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