Practice Nurse

2 weeks ago


Felixstowe, United Kingdom Howard House Surgery Full time

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to work at Howard House Surgery. This is currently a 12 month fixed term maternity cover, however there may be a possibility to review a permanent position after the 12 months.

The role will include both telephone and F2F contact with patients carrying out general nursing duties including, but not limited to; cervical smears, immunisations, chronic disease management etc. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing patients with diabetes, asthma and COPD however; a willingness to carry out further training is a must. The successful candidate will work in accordance with NMC code of conduct.

Candidates will be highly motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will need excellent computer skills to enable you to make appointments and enter information on clinical computer systems. Understanding of SystemOne is preferred but not essential.

Howard House Practice has approximately 8500 patients in Felixstowe. The practice is made up of GPs, Nurses, HCAs, Care Navigators, Administrators and prescription team. This is an additional role to work with our current team of Practice Nurses'.

The vacancy is for between hours a week; however, this may be negotiable for the right candidate. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.

Main duties of the job

Provides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.

To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:

o Immunisations/Baby Imms

o Cervical smears

o Contraception advice and pill checks

o Long term condition reviews

About us

SPCis an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP surgeries.

Doctorsand practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patientscontinue to receive high quality healthcare.

SuffolkPrimary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment.Applicants will ideally be fully vaccinated against Covid.

Benefitsof working for SPC include:

NHSPension Scheme

TheNHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme

Lifeinsurance

Familybenefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension

Illhealth benefits

20%employer contribution

ElectricCar Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Nodeposit

Nocredit check

Fullycomprehensive insurance

Servicingand tyres

Breakdowncover

Upto £2,000 contribution from SPC subject to conditions

ProperPay & Cost of Living Benefits

LivingWage Foundation Accredited

GPRemote Working

EyeCare Vouchers Health Service Discounts

AnnualLeave - Minimum 33 days including bank holidays FTE with enhancements for longservice

EnhancedMaternity & Paternity terms

Highstreet discounts through our own online portal

Technologyand Homewares Salary Sacrifice schemes with Currys and John Lewis

Cycleto Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme

GymSalary Sacrifice Scheme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list, including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties undertaken. The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.

Key Responsibilities

Provides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.

To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:

o Immunisations/Baby Imms

o Cervical smears

o Contraception advice and pill checks

o Spirometry

o Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar

o Treatment room

o Chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.

o To work to practice protocols and guidelines.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Provide general and specific

Health assessment and screening to the practice population(withinagreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.

Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary

Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.

Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.

Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

- Current NMC registration

Desirable

- Knowledge of SystmOne

Experience

Essential

- Excellent attention to detail and ability to check and re-check work to ensure high levels of accuracy - Ability to work on repetitive and regular tasks - Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines - Problem solving skills - Ability to escalate problems/issues as required

Desirable

- Experience of working within Primary Care or healthcare setting
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