Job summary Together with our dedicated and supportive team of GPs and Nurse Practitioners, our practice nurses provide a very high standard of care for the 17,000 patients registered with the Armada Family Practice at Whitchurch Health Centre.
Main duties of the job We are nowlooking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and forward- thinking nurse whois committed to providing high quality care to patients.The roleincludes child immunisations, cervical screening, sexual health services, travel health, wound care including Doppler assessment, legulcer management andlong-term condition reviews.
About us An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, dynamic, supportive and dedicated Practice Nursing team.The Armada Family Practice is located at Whitchurch Health Centre, a modern, purpose built health centre that houses a separate treatment room suite, comprising of phlebotomy bays and consulting rooms.
Job description Job responsibilities Assist in and perform routine tasks related topatient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs.
Such tasks mayinclude: Wound care / leg ulcer careComplete chronic disease review Cervical sampling Contraception reviews Removal of sutures Hypertension and CHD reviews Urinalysis and processing of samples ECGs Venepuncture Blood pressure measurements including 24 hour blood pressure recording Routine immunisations Travel Health Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs, or the wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate Participating in clinical audit to help develop the service Other tasks including: Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of vaccinations, medications and other essential stock to maintain stock levels Working in a cost-effective way 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 the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Chronic disease management diploma (ideally Respiratory) Experience Desirable Relevant experience in primary care or transferable skills