About this role
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly team for 6 month maternity cover. The successful post holder will be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing care to our patient population, monitoring of long term conditions, health prevention & screening, they will work collaboratively with the practice team to meet the needs of our population & support the delivery of practice policies & procedures.
This position is part time working 2 days a week, preferably a Monday & Tuesday ( however could be flexible)
hours are 8.30am - 6pm.(again could be flexible)
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse who will fulfil core responsibilities of the role such as: Long Term Condition management, wound care management, Cytology, Child Immunisations, Vaccinations Contraception, Swabs, specimens, bloods, blood pressures, infection control, keeping accurate and detailed health records on S1.
A key role in QOF/PEP achievement, Involvement in the MDT of the Surgery. This role may support the wider team with: Clinical audits, Safeguarding concerns, Support and participate in shared learning over the Practice Support for GPs in patient care. Ability to review clinical practices and respond to national policies and initiatives where necessary. Participate in local initiatives in order to enhance local patient care where necessary.
About us
Fenham Hall Medical Group is a busy GP Practice with 9 Doctors, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Practice nurses & Health care Assistants. The Clinical staff are supported by the Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager & 11 Administrative staff.
Our extended team consist of Mental Health Workers, Social Prescribers, Counsellor.
We are a teaching practice and host GP Registrars, Foundation level 2 Doctors & medical students. Our current patient list size is 10,800. We use S1 clinical system, our last CQC rating was good.
Our vision is that we aim to provide the best possible care for our patients in a safe and welcoming environment, our doctors and staff are approachable, respectful and patients centred where all our employees approach their work with enthusiasm where our patients are our priority!
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties and responsibilities:
Wound care Removal of Sutures / clips Urinalysis ECGs Year of Care and Chronic disease Management such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Hypertension, Venepuncture Cervical cytology smear tests General health advice Routine immunisations / Child Immunisations Routine Injections Contraception Travel Clinic Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to other nurses or GPs as appropriate Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Participate in maintaining Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms keeping a clear work surface culture Ordering of stock to maintain safe stock levels & cash control Ordering of vaccinations to maintain safe stock levels & cash control At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records A duty to advise Practice manager and Partners of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Flexibility of working to ensure sufficient cover is provided for nurse holidays/sickness Maintain effective liaison with other agencies & staff concerned with patient care Co-operate & participate as required in any research projects within the practice
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN Experience of working in Primary Care. Management and education of patients with chronic diseases. Childhood immunisations. Cytology and womens health. Travel health. Sexual health. Ability to work on own initiative. Willing to work flexible hours as necessary. Self-directed practitioner. Highly motivated. Enthusiastic Team player. Basic IT Skills.
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 Fenham Hall Medical Group
Address Fenham Hall Medical Group
Fenham Hall Drive
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 9XD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fenhamhallmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)