Job summary: To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list, including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post holder, screening and treatment.
Extra training will be provided for new duties undertaken.
The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.
Main duties of the job Provide care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
Undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including: Immunisations/baby imms, cervical smears, contraception advice and pill checks, diabetes (with Warwick diploma or similar), chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD and general treatment room duties working to practice protocols and guidelines.
Provide general and specific health assessment and screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.
Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.
About us Within easy access of Ipswich, (20 minutes with staff parking) and supports in excess of 8800 patients from a diverse range of backgrounds.
We have an established team with a strong focus on customer service and communication.
Haven Health Practice is an inclusive, high achieving, forward thinking, multi-disciplinary team who are serious about healthcare and achieving the best for all their patients but who like to work in a supportive, fun atmosphere.
As a teaching and training practice we will support, train and professionally develop the right individuals who can help us meet our patients needs.
Our current clinical team consists of GP partners, 3 salaried GPs, 2 ANP/nurse practitioner's, 3 practice nurses, 3 HCAs, a medicines management team as well as a home visiting paramedic team.Working alongside 6 other GP practices across Suffolk, we are looking for someone who is both enthusiastic and committed to enhance our very friendly and supportive team.
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent Current NMC registration Desirable Diploma in Asthma / COPD and Long Term Condition management Experience Essential Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality and Information Governance standards.
Experience of working within a nursing team within a Primary Care or healthcare setting.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to check and re-check work to ensure high levels of accuracy.
Ability to work on repetitive and regular tasks.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Problem solving skills.
Ability to escalate problems/issues as required.
Good reading and written skills.
Professional telephone manner.
Ability to deal with patients sensitively.
Ability to work as part of a team but also on own initiative when required.
Desirable Knowledge of SystmOne, ICE and AskmyGP Ability to work in a changing environment.
Calm outlook in a busy workplace.
Positive disposition.