Job summary We are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse as one of our nurses is leaving due to unforeseen circumstances.
Our current team consists of a Senior Practice Nurse and two Health Care Assistants.This is a part time position, approximately 27 hours over 4 days.
Flexibility is essential to cover the GP access hours rota and annual leave.You will need to be computer literate and experience with SystmOne would be preferable but not essential.
Main duties of the job Duties to include general treatment room duties, phlebotomy, wound care, NHS health checks, ECG's, vaccinations and immunisations and other general nursing duties.
We are happy to provide training and support to the right person to further their skills, according to the needs of the practice, eg cytology and chronic disease management.
About us Kirkby Health Centre is situated in Kirkby in Ashfield,Nottinghamshire.
We have approximately4200 patients and work closely with our local Primary Care Network.
Within the PCN we have access to a Clinical Pharmacist,Social Prescriber, First Contact Physio, Health & Wellbeing Coach andMental Health Workers.We are a small friendly practice who work closely as a team.
Our aim is to provide the highest quality of care to all our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY Responsibilityfor all treatment room work, to include venepuncture, cytology, dressings, earsyringing, vaccination and assist in minor operations.
RunHealth Promotion clinics.
Promote health by health education and counselling.PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES1.Advise on the promotion of health and prevention ofillness.2.Recognise situations that may be detrimental to healthand well-being of the patient.3.Maintain clinical knowledge and undertake education andtraining in order to do so.4.Maintain accurate and up to date records, manual andcomputerised.5.Conduct good practice in all aspects of care andnursing.6.Maintain good working relationships and communicationwith patients, Doctors, and all other members of the team.7.Carry out injections and immunisations as appropriate.8.The introduction, development, and responsibility ofpreventative health checks to practice patients.9.Visit elderly patients in their homes to assess social,domestic, and intellectual status.Initiate care and attention where needs are identified, through theappropriate agencies.10.Responsibility for equipment and stock in the treatmentroom and the maintenance thereof.11.Any other duties as may be determined, in order toenhance the service provided by the practice, commensurate with the range ofduties described above.12.AuditInfectionControlApplyand follow infection control measures within the practice according to localand national guidelines.Thisincludes: Universalhandwashing and hygiene precautions Collectionand handling of lab specimens Segregationand disposal of waste materials Reportingand treatment of sharps injuries Dealingwith blood and bodily fluid spillagesGPcontactHas a basic knowledge of the needs of the patient and practiceaccording to guidelines and constraints within the GP contract and QOF Assistsin clinical audit Workseffectively within the teamAttendance at CPD events organised by the practice or CCG every monthThepost holder must be in possession of a current UKCC Personal IdentificationNumber and hold a current driving licence.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Desirable Phlebotomy Cytology Experience Essential Experience working in a nursing team Desirable Experience working in a GP practice Knowledge and skills Essential Ability to provide good quality care Good interpersonal and communication skills Work within a team and independently Work well under pressure Desirable Experience of SystmOne.