About this role
Job summary
Overview
We are seeking an experienced GP Practice Nurse to join our friendly and experienced nursing team. Working hours and pattern negotiable. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN GENERAL PRACTICE SHOULD APPLY.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Practice Nurses. This post is also suitable for an experienced community / acute nurse looking to transition into Practice Nursing as further training is available.
We are a well-established training practice and further training is available to the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
Duties
Dressings and wound care to include suture removal. Administer IM injection and vaccinations under PGDs. Cervical smear tests (training available). Monitor and manage long term conditions, providing education and support to patients. Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans. Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with confidentiality regulations. Provide health education to patients and their families regarding disease prevention and health promotion. Monitor stock levels and support with ordering. Ensure the practice environment is clean, safe, and well-organised.
About us
Waterside Medical Centre is a CQC 'oustanding' rated GP Practice based in Leamington Spa town centre.
We have 14,500 registered patients and benefit from new, purpose built premises and a large, free staff car park.
We have a friendly staff team with excellent levels of retention and regular, fully-funded social nights.
We are a training practice for GPs, medical students and nursing students.
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties include:
Dressings and wound care to include suture removal. Administer IM injection and vaccinations under PGDs. Cervical smear tests (training available). Monitor and manage long term conditions, providing education and support to patients. Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans. Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with confidentiality regulations. Provide health education to patients and their families regarding disease prevention and health promotion. Monitor stock levels and support with ordering. Ensure the practice environment is clean, safe, and well-organised. Keeping patient records up to date; Checking a patients temperature, pulse and blood pressure correctly; Working alongside and communicating regularly with practice GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with the NMC BSc in Nursing
Desirable
Practice nurse training Independent prescriber
Experience Essential
Experience of working within a nursing team Experience of administering IM injections Experience of dressings and wound care Minimum of two years experience working in general practice
Desirable
Experience of working with long term conditions
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 Waterside Medical Centre
Address Court Street
Leamington Spa
CV31 2BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.watersidemc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)