Job summary Mendip Vale Medical Group (MVMG) are looking for a further Practice Nurse to join our experienced team in Southmead & Henbury Famil Practice.You will be working with a friendly and knowledgeable team, undertaking a variety of nursing assessments and providing appropriate care and treatment in conjuction with GP's and other clinical staff.
Main duties of the job The post holder should be passionate about providing ahigh standard of patient care; focusing on improving patients health outcomes in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients within their care, whilstworking collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary Surgery team to meet theneeds of patients.
About us As a high-achieving and well-organised practice, we embrace a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach to care provision.Changes made from merging and working more effectively have enabled us to make investment into our buildings, making our estate one of the newest and brightest in the South West.
Job description Job responsibilities Thepost holder should be passionate about delivering a high standard of patientcare as a Nurse in general practice, assisting in and perform routine tasksrelated to patient care, such as advising patients on general healthcare andminor ailments with referral toGPs as necessary.Thereis a requirement to demonstrate and provide specific evidence based practicalskills and knowledge in the following areas, (or have a willingness to traintowards being able to competently carry out the following):Cytology and sexual healthscreeningTravel HealthWound care, including supportfor the Leg Club initiativeRemoval of sutures ECGsReview and Management of ChronicDiseases such as Asthma, Diabetes, COPDSpirometryHypertension management ContraceptionRoutine immunisations / childimmunisations Educating and working with patientsin order to support compliance with, and adherence to prescribed treatments isan essential part of the role, as well as supporting patients to adopt healthpromotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.
Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of treatment room services such as wound care, immunisations, travel health, cytology and sexual health screening or a willingness learn.
Experience in management of all long term conditions asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD or a willingness to learn.
Desirable Experience of working in General Practice Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse with a valid NMC registration