About this role
Job summary
We are a rural practice with a predominantly elderly population. As a training practice we have a multi-disciplinary clinical team comprising of GPs, ANPs, CPs, Phlebotomists, Nurses, Nurse prescribers, HCAs, NAs, and MSK practitioners who all work alongside our administrative team.
The successful candidate will provide nursing services to the practice population by evidence based, quality focused care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. To ensure clear channels of communication exist between clinical, administrative and community teams. To project a positive and friendly image to our patients and other professionals.
All employees are expected to display a high standard of team work. This includes cooperating in undertaking the work of absent colleagues or assisting others where the workload is particularly high. Accordingly, there may be a requirement, from time to time, to undertake other duties.
Main duties of the job
Nursing procedures to include, but not limited to -
Wound management
Measuring blood pressure & Venepuncture
Routine injections as prescribed
Cervical Smears
Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs)
Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks
ECGs
Ear syringing and assessment of ears
Spirometry
Obesity and weight/diet management
Family Planning including assisting in Implants & Coil fittings & Sexual health
Chronic disease management and prevention ~ Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma
Leg ulcer management
Minor Injuries and Minor Illness
INR Monitoring and Dosing using (INRStar N3)
CVD risk assessments and Q risk interpretation and assessments.
Home visits for Housebound patients to include routine checks (eg Diabetic) and flu vaccines.
Referrals Podiatry, Counselling, Audiology, etc
Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required
About us
We are proud to be part of the RCGP active practice charter. On occasion we have held walking meetings where appropriate and we meet up for park runs/dog walks locally.
We have onsite parking and great commuter links should this be needed.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a practice nurse to work 8 am- 6 30 pm two days per week Thursdays and Fridays with a 30 minute lunch break.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Nursing Degree or equivalent min 12 months post registration Registered with the NMC Willingness to learn and acquire new skills Understanding of computer based medical records management Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS Excellent verbal communication & interpersonal skills Sound knowledge of computer literacy Ability to work with staff of all levels in a positive, helpful and constructive manner. Ability to cope with change
Desirable
We are a remote practice and you will be expected to travel to training and meetings where necessary.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in general practice with a minimum 12 month post qualification.
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 Collingham Medical Centre
Address High Street
Collingham
Nottinghamshire
NG23 7LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.collinghammedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)