Job summary The University Medical Group is a standalone practice and is the largest in West Berkshire with over 32,000 patients.
We are based in Reading near the University sites where we have over 9,000 students as patients.
As we are a PCN in our own right, its easy to make changes to ensure we do the best for our patients and being innovative is what we are all about.
We have received outstanding on the last 2 CQC audits and are very proud of this achievement with quality patient care being our key focus.The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:Alert other team members to issues of quality and riskAssess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervisionContribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performanceWork effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient needsEffectively manage own time, workload and resourcesThis is a part time role over 3 days working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday .
Main duties of the job Main duties of the jobThe role of the practice nurse prescriber includes the following...
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the partners: Cytology Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler Removal of Sutures NHS health checks and urinalysis Travel clinic Management of minor ailments ECGs Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Venepuncture Hypertension management Routine immunisations and childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings as required Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Interest in diabetes or asthma or coronary heart disease and contraception.
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate About us Other tasks will include...
Maintaining a tidy and clean environment in the treatment room in line with infection control requirements Stocking of the treatment rooms and rotation of stock as required Ordering of health promotion literature as required Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Ordering of treatment room stock as required/ liaison with administrative team to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice Maintenance of accurate and timely clinical records in line with practice protocols Attend and participate in practice meetings when required.
Attendance at CCG and practice led clinical education meetings and training as required.
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the jobThe role of the practice nurse prescriber includes the following...
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the partners: Cytology Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler Removal of Sutures NHS health checks and urinalysis Travel clinic Management of minor ailments ECGs Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Venepuncture Hypertension management Routine immunisations and childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings as required Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Interest in diabetes or asthma or coronary heart disease and contraception.
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriateOther tasks will include...
Maintaining a tidy and clean environment in the treatment room in line with infection control requirements Stocking of the treatment rooms and rotation of stock as required Ordering of health promotion literature as required Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Ordering of treatment room stock as required/ liaison with administrative team to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice Maintenance of accurate and timely clinical records in line with practice protocols Attend and participate in practice meetings when required.
Attendance at CCG and practice led clinical education meetings and training as required.
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing degree NMC (required)