Job summary We are looking for a highly experienced General PracticeNurse to join our nurse team which currently consists of 2 part-time nurses anda phlebotomist.
The ideal candidate would be highly motivated and committed toproviding excellent quality of care.
They will work collaboratively with thegeneral practice team to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring practicepolicies and procedures are followed.
Main duties of the job The candidate must have experience of working ingeneral practice.
They should have a strong emphasis on good teamwork inaddition to sound decision making, excellent interpersonal skills and theability to manage their own workload.Duties will include:Dressings Cervical cytologyTravel immunisationsRoutine and child immunisationsECGsFamily planningLong term condition management (qualification inat least one long term condition)Health promotionProvide support with clinical emergenciesExperience of using EMIS Web would beadvantageousInfection Control lead About us We are a well-established, three partner practice situated insemi-rural Warwickshire.Practice list size 6500EMIS clinical systemTraining practice (GP Trainees and medicalstudents)High QOF AchievementExcellent nursing, reception and administrativesupportFull complement of attached staffCQC Good ratingVery active partner of the Arden PCNHigh staff retention due to positive teamcultureFurther information about the practice can be found on ourpractice website: Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities: Chronic disease management (manage at least one chronic disease area) Administering all immunisations including Influenza, Shingles, Pneumonia, MMR.
All infant/child vaccinations following UK schedule/incomplete imms Venepuncture Travel consultations/advice and vaccinations IM Injections vitamin b12, Neuroleptic injections Hormone injections Zoladex/Prostap/Decapeptyl Depo injections (once initiated by GP) Pill checks Cervical Smears Treating/Packing/Dressing Wounds Leg Ulcer Compression Bandaging Suture/staple removal ECG's Dopplers Blood Pressure Management Learning Disability reviews Over 75 checks INR Warfarin monitoring Vaginal swabs/coil checks Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Ensuring all required infection control measures are adhered to in line with practice policy Participation in administrative systems in the Practice A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Writing and keeping patients records accurate and up to date All Bluestream Mandatory training up to date and certificates can be provided Involved in support and training of new clinical staff Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the postAdditional responsibilities: Infection Control lead Person Specification Experience Essential Recent and relevant experience of working in Practice Nurse Role within Primary Care Recent and relevant experience of long-term condition management.
Experience in using IT in Primary Care setting Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse (Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council).