About this role
Job summary
Stoke Road Surgery has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly, teaching and training practice.
28.5 hours per week over 3 days. To include both a Tuesday and a Friday until 6.30pm, other hours negotiable.
We may consider a full time position for the right candidate.
Pay dependent on experience. Practice Nurse experience desirable.
Informal visits welcome (by arrangement).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a nurse with experience in long term condition management in COPD & Asthma, cervical cytology and general treatment room duties including immunisations including childhood, routine schedule and travel, wound care, hormone therapy injections. Dementia and SMI reviews.
We will consider training the right candidate.
About us
Stoke Road Surgery was established in 1948 and serves a semi rural population of nearly 11,000 patients in Bishops Cleeve and surrounding villages. We pride ourselves in providing excellent care for the whole family. We are a forward thinking practice offering on-line appointment booking and prescription requests, appointment reminders via text and early/late appointments.
We are a training practice for GPs and nurses of the future, keeping up to date with modern medicine. All our registered patients have a named GP, who is accountable for their overall care. Many of the doctors have a special interest offering additional skills in Dermatology, Cardiology, Womens Health, Diabetes and Gastroenterology. We also have a dedicated team of nurses, receptionists and admin staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job summary
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of expert practice nursing skills to the practice population. Supported by senior nurses within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, advising on evidence based interventions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
For further information please contact Kathryn Ashmore
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
Desirable
Qualified in treatment room nursing to include cervical screening; immunisations ( travel; children and routine ) phlebotomy; dressings; women's health; routine injections PLUS a qualification in a Long term condition, this would preferably be diabetes and CVD but other LTC's will be considered.
Experience Essential
Expert knowledge of patients with Long term Conditions. Aware of own accountability and scope of practice. Works well within a team and able to work autonomously. ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and their families. IT skills - system one an advantage flexible to cover other members of staff enthusiastic
Desirable
Awareness of issues within the wider health economy Uses own initative Gets on well with people at all levels experienced in team working Able to communicate health promotion strategies.
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 Stoke Road Surgery
Address 4 Stoke Road
Bishops Cleeve
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 8RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stokeroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)