Job summary Priory Fields Surgery is a central GP practice based in the town centre of Huntingdon.
We are a busy practice with a large team.
We are a training practice and promote learning on site which includes, students, trainee doctors, trainee nurses, and apprentices.We are an NHS practice and offer many services to our registered population.We are a very team orientated practice, and the staff are always on hand to help, and are warm and friendly.We are looking for a part time Practice Nurse or Nurse Associate to join the team on a part time basis, for approximately 30 hours per week, the layout of this can be flexible.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a qualified Practice Nurse or Nurse Associate to work within the Surgery Nursing Team, to provide our patients with high quality care and deliver Primary Care nursing appointments, for example Cervical Screening, Immunisations, Dressings, ECG and Blood Tests, Contraceptive Checks, and other appropriate appointments.
Although we would be keen for applicants to have training in these areas, we will also consider training for the right candidate, so long as they have the correct registration.
About us The surgery consists of a friendly, supportive team, with a keen interest in training and development.
The practice has a dedication to staff wellbeing and work/life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Undertake and record the following tasks: Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
Assess, implement and review treatment plans as needed for individual patients.
Support the larger team in dealing with emergencies Delegate clinical responsibilities to HCAs, ensuring safe practice and that the delegated task is within the scope of practice of the individual Baseline observations - height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, respiration rate, etc.
Urinalysis Peak flow measurements Performing ECGs Venepuncture and requesting pathology services as necessary Removal of clips and sutures Wound care Leg ulcer bandages including compression bandages only after adequate training Compression hosiery measurement Responsibility in keeping clinical rooms tidy and stocked up as allocated by the lead nurse Ear irrigation Provide vaccination in line with the PGDs Run childhood immunisation clinincs Recognise patients presenting with mental health issues and seek advice as appropriate from duty doctor Deliver opportunistic health promotion when appropriate Undertake cervical screening and maintain cervical screening logs Ensuring good communication with patients, relatives and carers Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with the existing legislation Ensure read codes are used appropriatelly Participate in quality improvement audit, development of protocols and new services.
Attend practice/clinical/nurse meetings and contribute to the agenda in the development of the nursing service and where appropriate wider practice systems.
Participate in clinical supervision, 1:1 meetings and yearly appraisals.
Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary Participate in the review of significant events and near-miss events Any other jobs allocated by the lead nurse Any other jobs given by Leadership / Management Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or Registered Nursing Associate NMC Registered