About this role
Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse wanting to join our growing GP Practice and work with our friendly and supportive team.
Ideally we are looking for someone to work between 30 and 37.5 hour per week over 4 to 5 days (Monday to Friday).
As a Practice Nurse at Pelham Medical Practice the successful candidate will work as a senior member of our multidisciplinary team ensuring that our nursing services are delivered safely and effectively to our patients across both our surgeries.
You will be responsible for the management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for the elderly and housebound.
Practice Nurses are also responsible for a number of clinical areas like; infection prevention and control, health promotion, disease management and health checks as well as supporting the practice management team in reviewing and delivery of clinical policies and procedures.
The Practice looks to support the continuing education and professional development of all our team in the form of attending study days, courses and with in-house training, as deemed appropriate for the benefit of both the individual and the needs of the Practice.
Main duties of the job
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of practice.
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GP
Smears & Cytology
Wound care, Ulcer care, Doppler
Removal of Sutures
New Patient Medicals
Adult and General Health Checks
Learning Disability Health Checks
Urinalysis
Travel Clinic
ECGs
INR Testing
Asthma-Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
Venepuncture - bloods
Hypertension Management Blood Pressure Checks
Ear syringing
Routine immunizations
Childhood immunisations
B12 Injections
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Assisting GPs with minor surgery
Assisting with coil fittings
Smoking Advise
Pill checks
Interest in Respiratory, Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception. Able to manage and participate in:
Asthma & COPD Clinics
Diabetic Clinics
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Assisting and taking the lead where appropriate in ensuring that the Practice maintains and improves Infection Control standards
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs (updating cleaning schedule)
About us
This is an excellent opportunity to join our professional and friendly team.
The practice is offering a competitive salary and benefits package depending on experience. We encourage the development of special interests, offering CPD support and participation in regular clinical and MTD meetings.
Pelham Medical Practice:
The Practice operates across two sites and has a patient list of ~14,000 with 4 Partners and 3 salaried GPs
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The Practice achieved a Good rating in all 5 service questions in our most recent CQC inspection (September 2017).
We are a training practice and usually host at least two trainees and we offer a number of enhanced services.
Pelham Road Surgery is located a 2 minute walk from Gravesend Train Station with excellent fast train links to London, Ebbsfleet International (Eurostar) and Bluewater . Both surgeries also benefits from ample free parking which is available to all staff and patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse wanting to join our growing GP Practice and work with our friendly and supportive team.
Ideally we are looking for someone to work between 30 and 37.5 hour per week over 4 to 5 days (Monday to Friday).
Main duties of the job
As a Practice Nurse at Pelham Medical Practice the successful candidate will work as a senior member of our multidisciplinary team ensuring that our nursing services are delivered safely and effectively to our patients across both our surgeries.
You will be responsible for the management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for the elderly and housebound.
Practice Nurses are also responsible for a number of clinical areas like; infection prevention and control, health promotion, disease management and health checks as well as supporting the practice management team in reviewing and delivery of clinical policies and procedures.
The Practice looks to support the continuing education and professional development of all our team in the form of attending study days, courses and with in-house training, as deemed appropriate for the benefit of both the individual and the needs of the Practice.
About us
This is an excellent opportunity to join our professional and friendly team.
The practice is offering a competitive salary and benefits package depending on experience. We encourage the development of special interests, offering CPD support and participation in regular clinical and MTD meetings.
Pelham Medical Practice:
The Practice operates across two sites and has a patient list of -15,000 with 4 Partners and 3 salaried GPs
The Practice achieved a Good rating in all 5 service questions in our most recent CQC inspection (September 2017).
We are a training practice and usually host at least two trainees and we offer a number of enhanced services.
Pelham Road Surgery is located a 2 minute walk from Gravesend Train Station with excellent fast train links to London, Ebbsfleet International (Eurostar) and Bluewater . Both surgeries also benefit from ample free parking which is available to all staff and patients.
Job summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of practice.
Job responsibilities:
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Smears / Cytology
Wound care / Ulcer care/Doppler
Removal of Sutures
New Patient Medicals
Adult and General Health Checks
Learning Disability Health Checks
Urinalysis
Travel Clinic
ECGs
INR Testing
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
Venepuncture / bloods
Hypertension Management / Blood Pressure Checks
Ear syringing
Routine immunizations
Childhood immunisations
B12 Injections
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Assisting GPs with minor surgery
Assisting with coil fittings
Smoking Advise
Pill checks
Interest in Respiratory, Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception. Able to manage and participate in:
Asthma & COPD Clinics
Diabetic Clinics
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Assisting and taking the lead where appropriate in ensuring that the Practice maintains and improves Infection Control standards
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs (updating cleaning schedule)
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
Ordering of Health Promotion Literature and promoting with patients and in waiting rooms
Ordering of stock from the District Hospital
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
A duty to advise management team of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
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 post
Health & safety
The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):
The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice
Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards
Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection
Spillage control procedures, management and training
Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance
Maintenance of sterile environments
Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Personal/Professional development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse.
Desirable
Educated to Degree Level. Diploma Level or equivalent in Respiratory or an another specialisation 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Pelham Medical Practice
Address The Grange
17 Pelham Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0HN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pelhammedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)