Job summary We are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to work at Howard House Surgery.
This is currently a 12 month fixed term maternity cover, however there may be a possibility to review a permanent position after the 12 months.The role will include both telephone and F2F contact with patients carrying out general nursing duties including, but not limited to; cervical smears, immunisations, chronic disease management etc.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing patients with diabetes, asthma and COPD however; a willingness to carry out further training is a must.
The successful candidate will work in accordance with NMC code of conduct.Candidates will be highly motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
You will need excellent computer skills to enable you to make appointments and enter information on clinical computer systems.
Understanding of SystemOne is preferred but not essential.Howard House Practice has approximately 8500 patients in Felixstowe.
The practice is made up of GPs, Nurses, HCAs, Care Navigators, Administrators and prescription team.
This is an additional role to work with our current team of Practice Nurses'.The vacancy is for between hours a week; however, this may be negotiable for the right candidate.
Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.
Main duties of the job Provides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:o Immunisations/Baby Immso Cervical smearso Contraception advice and pill checkso Long term condition reviews About us SPCis an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP surgeries.Doctorsand practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patientscontinue to receive high quality healthcare.SuffolkPrimary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment.Applicants will ideally be fully vaccinated against Covid.Benefitsof working for SPC include:NHSPension SchemeTheNHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits schemeLifeinsuranceFamilybenefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pensionIllhealth benefits20%employer contributionElectricCar Salary Sacrifice SchemeNodepositNocredit checkFullycomprehensive insuranceServicingand tyresBreakdowncoverUpto £2,000 contribution from SPC subject to conditionsProperPay & Cost of Living BenefitsLivingWage Foundation AccreditedGPRemote WorkingEyeCare Vouchers Health Service DiscountsAnnualLeave - Minimum 33 days including bank holidays FTE with enhancements for longserviceEnhancedMaternity & Paternity termsHighstreet discounts through our own online portalTechnologyand Homewares Salary Sacrifice schemes with Currys and John LewisCycleto Work Salary Sacrifice SchemeGymSalary Sacrifice Scheme Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilitiesJob SummaryTo 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.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:o Immunisations/Baby Immso Cervical smearso Contraception advice and pill checkso Spirometryo Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similaro Treatment roomo Chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.o To work to practice protocols and guidelines.Main tasks and responsibilities:Provide general and specificHealth assessment and screening to the practice population(withinagreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessaryProvide 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.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Current NMC registration Desirable - Knowledge of SystmOne Experience Essential - 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 Desirable - Experience of working within Primary Care or healthcare setting