Practice Nurse

We are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to join our small friendly nursing team. About us: We are a small training practice of approximately c6000 patients in Long Eaton We are very supportive of our staff and are able to get to know our patients and their families as individuals being a small Practice. Our clinical staff comprises of 2 GP Partners, 1 salaried GPs, GP registrars in training, PCN Pharmacist, Nurse and HCA team. The vacancy has arisen as one of our nurses is leaving after more than a decade to undertake a different path. Clinicians are supported by an effective administrative team with strong management skills being developed to better patient care. We use System One computer system Main duties of the job Immunisations both routine and childhood Health promotion and screening including cytology Venepuncture ECGs and BP Annual chronic disease reviews such as COPD, Asthma, Diabetes and Hypertension Contraception and sexual health Dressings - wound care, removal of clips and sutures Work in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide excellent patient care. We are willing to provide support and training where needed and the successful applicant in return will have the option of furthering their career within the Practice. About us The Benefits Supportive partnership Keen on professional development Salary negotiable and dependant on skills and experience already held. Highly skilled experienced Nursing team About you- we are looking for a person who is: Flexible and a good team worker. Enthusiastic, forward thinking and a motivator. Confident and able to work under pressure. Self-aware and understanding of own limitations and those of others. Committed to ongoing professional and practice development. Able to work well autonomously and within a team Ideally experienced in working in Primary care setting Willing to progress their career by undertaking further training in the future as needed by the Practice Combines teamwork with autonomy in decision making, within the remit of the role Supports participation in delivery of a high standard and evidence-based care to our patient population. Job responsibilities The College Street Practice Nurse Role Job Description This job description is provided only as a guide to the work you are normally required to perform and does not form part of your contract of employment. The post holder will deliver quality nursing services for patients from infants to the elderly in all sections of our community. They will plan, implement and evaluate care working with the clinical team by providing an educational and supportive role for patients and team members. They will work alongside other Clinical colleagues including GPs, Nurses, Administration team and the Practice Manager. Job responsibilities: MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list is not exhaustive and is flexible in line with needs. Exercise a high degree of professional and personal autonomy. Have skills in assessment, prioritisation and management of patients. Provide care at all times following clinical guidelines. Provide chronic disease management clinics inline with current protocol and NICE guidelines. Provide quality treatment room services such as Dressings and wound care, Contraception, Childhood immunisations, Cervical Smears. Occasional phlebotomy if needed. Assist when required the doctors in the insertion of coils and implants. ECG taking. Be mindful of and report any safeguarding concerns appropriately. Attend and participate in practice meetings when required. Promote evidence-based practice through the use of latest research-based guidelines. Awareness of infection control and conduct audits if asked to do so by the Clinical lead nurse.The Practice will also support you with personal development and training opportunities. You will be expected to effectively manage your own time and workload to provide excellent patient care. Confidentiality at all times complying with the NHS Code of Practice on Confidentiality, Data Protection Act 1988 and Freedom of information Act 2000. Person Specification Qualifications Registered Nurse Chronic Disease management Qualifications Experience Experience of working as a Registered nurse Previous GPN Experience INR Experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr