Job summary We have an exciting position available for a qualified Practice Nurse that has previous experience working in a primary care environment to join our team at Camberley Health Centre.
The position is part-time but we are open to discussion around working days and hours alongside a competitive salary.
Main duties of the job The Practice Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team who provide care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
You will be supported by our clinical and management team but must be able to work independently.
About us At Camberley Health Centre, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional high quality care to our patients.
We have a supportive and friendly team of GPs, nursing, healthcare, administration andmanagement who all contribute to making a positive difference.
Job description Job responsibilities Key responsibilities and duties:Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmesChronic Disease ManagementCervical Screening Smear testsLong-term Health Management ( diabetic checks, asthma checks etc.
)Wound care to patients (Ulcer/Doppler etc.
)Implementing vaccination programmes for adults and childrenAdult ImmunisationsChildren ImmunisationsAssisting GPs with minor surgery when requiredPlease see supporting documents for the full job description, list of responsibilities and person specification.
Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management including Diabetes Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Wound care including complex dressings/removal of sutures and staples Compression bandaging ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Chaperone procedure Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Travel medicine Hypertension CHD Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.)
Understands the importance of evidence-based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Other requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance NMC registration