Job summary Experienced Practice NurseRequired for a busy inner city Doctors surgery, we are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced nurse to enhance and maintain the service the practice provides, and to steer the present practice nurse team.
Main duties of the job Applicant will need to be able Manage all long Term Ilnesses/ Diabetes/COPD/Asthma/etc Child imms/travel vaccination QOF Work targets etc Manage the nursing team and HCA About us We are an inner city practice based in Small Heath Birmingham We are looking for a Nurse to join our well established team.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTIONPRACTICE NURSEAccountable to: Practice Manager/ GeneralPractitionersJob SummaryTo provide nursing services to patients of the practice inparticipation with General practitioners according to agreed and documentedprotocols.
These services include treatment, screening and advice within theprofessional competence of the post holder.
The post holder should additionallybe responsible for the management of the treatment room where applicable.Principal ResponsibilitiesWithin a nursing framework, the post holder is responsiblefor.ClinicalTo Assist in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.The implementation and evaluation of the chronic disease management programmes, which include asthma, diabetes, chronic obstructive airways disease, coronary heart disease, hypertension, mental health & epilepsy.
This list is not exhaustive and part of the role would be to consider which other areas of care might be suited to Practice Nurse E. G. syringe ears and administer injections etc.
The nurse will carry managerial and clinical responsibility for their own caseload and patients will have direct access to him/her.Accessing and advising and administering appropriately travel injection for patients travelling abroad.Prescribing medication but all prescriptions to be consulted with and signed by the General Practitioner.Requesting and interpreting test as appropriate to patient needs.To be responsible for infection control, and advise the Practice on health and safety related issues.To provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients with referral to general practitioner if necessary.
Advise patients on general care and minor ailments.Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, ECG etc perform any investigatory procedures requested by the general practitionerTo advise patients opportunistically on general health care and promote a healthy lifestyle.AdministrationTo order equipment and supplies as necessary.Maintenance and safety of adequate resuscitation equipment.To maintain accurate patient records, registers and statistics.To participate as a team member within the practice.To participate in the process of clinical audit.Professional DevelopmentTo maintain professional development by identifying won training needs and attending relevant course and study days to meet this need.The practice is committed to supporting the development of all staff.
All employees have a responsibility to participate in regular appraisal with the General practitioner.
Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a nursing team Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice Qualifications Essential Must have qualified as a Nurse