About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Practice nurse to hold some lead nurse duties. These will include IPC and immunisations lead.The position is part-time, 25 hours per week. We are open to discussion around working days and hours alongside a competitive salary.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team who provide care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. You will be supported by our clinical and management team but must be able to work independently.
About us
At Camberley Health Centre, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional high quality care to our patients. We have a supportive and friendly team of GPs, nursing, healthcare, administration and management who all contribute to making a positive difference.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities and duties:
Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmesCervical Screening Smear testsWound care to patients (Ulcer/Doppler etc.)Implementing vaccination programmes for adults and childrenAdult ImmunisationsChildren ImmunisationsAssisting GPs with minor surgery when requiredPlease see supporting documents for the full job description, list of responsibilities and person specification.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities Essential
Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information Accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Other requirements Essential
Flexibility to work outside core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance NMC registration
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse Experience of chronic disease management
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Wound care including complex dressings/removal of sutures and staples Compression bandaging ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Chaperone procedure Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Travel medicine Hypertension CHD Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.) Understands the importance of evidence-based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Desirable
Diabetes Asthma Spirometry Knowledge of public health in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health area
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
EMIS user skills Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management
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 Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd
Address Theta Building, Lyon Way
Frimley
Camberley
Surrey
GU16 7ER
Employer's website https://www.surreyheathcommunityproviders.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)