Job summary We're seeking a Practice Nurse, ideally with a interest in diabetes, to join our valued nursing team at Clarendon Lodge Medical Practice.
You can expect a varied role over two days per week as part of a supportive team of Nurses and HCAs, with plenty of opportunity for career progression in an expanding and rewarding role.
Main duties of the job You could be involved in most aspects of patient care including:electrocardiograms (ECGs) (where appropriate)obtaining blood samples (where appropriate)Carrying out NHS Checksminor and complex wound management including leg ulcers (where appropriate)travel health advice and vaccinationschild immunisations and advicefamily planning & women's health including cervical smearsmen's health screeningsexual health servicessmoking cessationscreening and helping patients to manage long term conditionsmanaging long term conditions clinics (with a focus on diabetes) About us Compassionate Care - weaved into everything we do, compassionate care allows us to connect with our patient population.
This is Reflected in the community projects we host and our very high family and friends test scores.Leaders in Learning - with a long tradition of training we pride ourselves on supporting and training a wide range of healthcare professionals.
Including GPs, nurses, and medical students.Multi professional Medicine - long before the introduction of the ARRS roles, we have been a pioneer in integrating ta wide range of HCPs into our team.
How we have utilised them has adapted over the years.
They play a fundamental role to the care we give.Patient Partnership - We have embraced patient centered care.
Our long established proactive PPG is central to how we shape and improve our care.
Going forward we are looking at how we can develop this yet further to help ensure patient perspective is placed at the forefront of any future changes.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB POSITION Job Title: Practice Nurse Department: Nursing ORGANISATION STRUCTURE Responsible to:Nurse Manager JOB PURPOSE To provide nurse-led care of patients: maintaining current health and providing intervention in acute or chronic conditions.
To demonstrate clinical expertise, working with all members of the Primary Health Care Team and other Healthcare Professionals where appropriate.
To be committed to self-development and professional growth through participation in continuing education.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS 1.
Assess and identify the nursing care required by the patients.
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Provide the relevant nursing care, to plan that care and set achievable and agreed goal with the patients.
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To educate the patients and provide relevant literature and support.
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To be responsible for maintaining and updating professional knowledge, education and professional registration 5.
To work to agreed guidelines and protocols and participate in their development.
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To keep up to date computer or hand held records of patient care.
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Maintaining a safe environment for patients and colleagues.
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To provide supervision and education for junior staff members.
To Provide: 1.
Health promotion 2.
New patients checks 3.
Childhood immunisations and vaccinations 4.
Smoking cessation advice and support 5.
Other vaccinations are required by patients and national campaigns 6.
Well person checks 7.
Assistance to GPs as required 8.
Nursing care and advice for minor injuries and ailments To provide specialist-nursing care in the following areas as appropriate: 1.
Cervical Cytology 2.
Warfarin Initiation/INR Clinic 3.
Chronic Disease Management 4.
In House training to Junior nurses/HCA 5.
Travel advice and vaccination 6.
Contraception and sexual health 7.
Spirometry General treatment room duties will include: 1.
Checking treatment room drug expiry dates 2.
Ensuring that the treatment room equipment is maintained and up to date and stocked up 3.
Assisting with minor surgery, iud , implant insertion as required 4.
Display of health promotion materials in conjunction with nursing team General Nursing care will include: 1.
Wound care 2.
Ulcer care 3.
Removal of sutures 4.
ECG 5.
Use of emergency resus equipments.
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Zoladex injections 7.
Minor eye problems 8.
Dietary advice and education 9.
Immunisation and vaccination 10.
B12 injections 11.
Hormone injections 12.
Swabs 13.
Telephone consultations 14.
Minor ailments infected wounds etc 15.
Urine testing.
Prescribing (where appropriate) If you are a Nurse Independent Prescriber (NIP) then the following applies: You will have valid registration with the appropriate professional body You will prescribing with the scope of training and knowledge You will liaising with mentor/GP colleague where support is required Administration 1.
Record keeping 2.
Communicating effectively with other elements of the PHCT and outside agencies where appropriate 3.
Attending meetings 4.
Attending relevant educational courses and maintaining education 5.
Audit 6.
Responsibility for clinical areas of QOF 7.
Any other appropriate and relevant tasks as requested by the senior nurse.
The above tasks are not exhaustive and the practice may require additional reasonable tasks to carried out from time to time.
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS To ensure that all data systems and procedures remain confidential and comply with: Data Protection Act Access to Medical Records Access to Health Records NHS and Community Care Act 1990 and the regulations relating to Terms of Service under the Act.
Registration with the relevant bodies.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential QUALIFICATIONS RGN (Membership of professional body) At least one year post registration experience Desirable Nursing diplomas relevant to general practice especially diabetes Experience Essential Practical experience of working with others Experience of using own initiative Experience of working with acutely and chronically ill patients Desirable Experience as a practice nurse in general practice Experience of managing people with diabetes Behaviours Essential Planning and organising Performing under pressure Adaptability Team working Self motivated Flexibility Confidentiality Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral) IT skills Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines Ability to work with protocols Problem solving skills Interpersonal skills