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Job summary
Part-time Practice Nurse Marazion Surgery
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Treatment Room Practice Nurse to join the team at Marazion Surgery. The applicant must have at least two years nursing experience and be keen to learn about the management of chronic disease, childhood immunisations, travel vaccinations and cervical screening.
Part time for 22.5hrs per week, ideally over three days
Salary negotiable depending on experience
For more information please contact Mrs K Burge, Practice Manager
Marazion Surgery, Gwallon Lane, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0HW - 01736 710505
NHS pension scheme
uniform provided
6 weeks annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme
On-site parking
Main duties of the job
ob Summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of Practice. He/she will assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The practice nurse must be flexible to meet the needs of the Practice. The practice nurse must be flexible to cover annual leave and sick leave of nursing colleagues.
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About us
We are a GP Practice in the seaside town of Marazion. We have approximately 7500 patients.
For further information about the practice please see our website.
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Part-time Practice Nurse Marazion Surgery
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Treatment Room Practice Nurse to join the team at Marazion Surgery. The applicant must have at least two years nursing experience and be keen to learn about the management of chronic disease, childhood immunisations, travel vaccinations and cervical screening.
Part time for 22.5hrs per week, ideally over three days
Salary negotiable depending on experience
For more information please contact Mrs K Burge, Deputy Practice Manager
Marazion Surgery, Gwallon Lane, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0HW - 01736 710505
NHS pension scheme
uniform provided
6 weeks annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme
On-site parking
Job Summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of Practice. He/she will assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The practice nurse must be flexible to meet the needs of the Practice. The practice nurse must be flexible to cover annual leave and sick leave of nursing colleagues.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior management and GPsDeal with any emergencies that patients may present with, including recovery, resuscitation and treatmentCervical Cytology / Womens Health / ContraceptionWound care / Ulcer care / DopplersRemoval of Sutures / Clips Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including; vaccinations and medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection.
Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions.
Providing health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise.
Assessing problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor injuries.
Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines
Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.
Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.
Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written).
Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.
ECGsProgression to run chronic disease management clinics, for example Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHDAsthma/Peak Flow Readings/SpirometryHypertension ManagementFollow agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriateOther tasks will include
Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as requiredChaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment roomsOrdering of stockOrdering of vaccinations to maintain stock levelsParticipation in administrative systems in the practiceAt all times there will be a need to maintain accurate recordsA duty to advise the Practice Manager or GP of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasksOn occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visitsCovid-19 and seasonal flu vaccination clinicsUrinalysis testingIntramuscular and subcutaneous injectionsAny other delegated duties appropriate to the postProviding assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice
Assist with the organisation and co-ordination of the provision of nursing services for the practice.
Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.
Supplies and equipment Treatment room and other areas
In participation with the practice manager, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.
Administrative and professional responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports.
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
Attend and participate in weekly nursing team meetings.
Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols.
Three yearly revalidations
Clinical supervision
Research projects
Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects within the practice.
Liaison
Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriatelyIn the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidentialInformation relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelinesIdentifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risksMaking effective use of training to update knowledge and skillsUsing appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazardsReporting potential risks identified.Attend regular Manual Handling training.Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislationRespecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleaguesBehaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and riskAssess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervisionContribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performanceWork effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needsEffectively manage own time, workload and resources.Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team membersCommunicate effectively with patients and carersRecognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.Contribution to the Implementation of Services:
The post-holder will:
Apply practice policies, standards and guidanceDiscuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own workParticipate in audit where appropriate.Further Information:
Further information about the Practice is available on our website www.marazionsurgery.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Life insuranceOn-site parkingSick payWellness programmesAbility to commute/relocate:
Marazion, Cornwall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Licence/Certification:
NMC (required)Work Location: In person
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registration
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 Marazion Surgery
Address Marazion Surgery
Gwallon Lane
Marazion
Cornwall
TR17 0HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.marazionsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)