Practice Nurse

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Practice Nurse to join our busy team at the Hollies Medical Practice in Tamworth.

The Hollies has approximately 16000 registered patients. Our clinical team consists of 10 GPs, a senior practice nurse, 4 practice nurses, 3 healthcare assistants, 1 nursing associate, 3 clinical pharmacists and a pharmacy technician. As a training practice, we also regularly have GP registrars and medical students working at the practice. We all work together to provide a high standard of care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. They will support the delivery of the following services to patients:

Providing general advice regarding health care and minor ailments Chronic disease and management of long term conditions, such as COPD and Diabetes Immunisations Cytology Ear care Venepuncture

The practice uses EMIS Web, and although experience in using this system is desirable training will be provided.

Applicants must hold a current NMC registration and be committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

About us

(30 hours - Monday and Wednesday: - pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - , occasional Saturday mornings 9-12 as overtime

Benefits of this post include:

NHS pension schemeNMC fees paid by the practice

Employee assistance programme

Uniform

Practice sick pay scheme following probationary period

Annual leave - 25 days plus bank holidays increasing to 27 days after 5 years service and 30 days after 10 years

Study leave : 5 days

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide general and specific health screening to the practice population, in line with agreed protocols and reference to the General Practitioner, where necessary.

Advise patients regarding general health care and minor ailments, in person and on the telephone

Devise and implement a programme of nursing care based on individual patient need, in conjunction with the patient.

Be responsible for managing clinics and carryingout associated tasks including the following: Cytology, travel vaccinations, ECGs,Spirometry, peak flow readings, venepuncture, management of long termconditions, ear syringing, childhood immunisations, chaperoningpatients who are being examined by another clinician, urine testing, dietaryadvice, anaphylaxis and CPR.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing patients with chronic diseases

Desirable

Experience of working in a GP practice Experience of using clinical IT systems

Personal qualities

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills Able to work under pressure and remain calm Ability to manage time effecdtively

Desirable

Adaptable to change Flexible to meet the needs of the practice

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Practice nursing experience Cytology Childhood immunisations Chronic disease management

Desirable

Travel immunisations Spirometry Ear care Cryotherapy

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