About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly team at Penny's Hill Practice.
Week 1 25 hours
Mon 09:00-13:00 / 14:00-18:00
Tue 08:30-13:00 / 14:00-18:00
Thu 08:30-13:00 / 14:00-18:00
Week 2 33 hours
Mon 09:00-13:00 / 14:00-18:00
Tue 08:30-13:00 / 14:00-18:00
Thu 08:30-13:00 / 14:00-18:00
Fri 09:00-13:00 / 14:00-18:00
This is a permanent position.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should be able to work in a busy environment and be confident in the following clinical skills:
-Long-term condition management, including hypertension reviews and blood pressure assessment.
-Adult and childhood immunisations, influenza vaccination and administration of prescribed injections, including vitamin B12.
-Cervical screening and travel health advice and vaccination.
-Wound and ulcer care, dressings and suture removal.
-Phlebotomy/venepuncture, ECG recording, routine clinical observations and memory assessments.
-Specimen collection and requesting appropriate basic pathology investigations within agreed protocols.
-Health promotion, patient education, chaperoning and other appropriate clinical duties.
About us
We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our team here at Penny's Hill Practice. We are based in Ferndown Town Centre in walking distance to all amenities and the local supermarket. The practice shares the purpose built premises with Orchid House Surgery with a range of community services also being provided from attached facilities.
Pennys Hill Practice is a six partner practice providing a range of primary care and community health services from Ferndown Medical Centre. We run a personal list system for our 6 GP's and have approximately 7500 patients registered with us. We also have 2 practice nurses, 1 Phlebotomist, 1 Phlebotomist / HCA, 1 tracker nurse / HCA and our reception team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached a job description document outlining a summary & the responsibilities within the role.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of Microsoft office software Experience of dealing with the public/patients 2 years + experience in primary care Up to date with the following skills: cervical screening, dressings, wound care and leg ulcer care
Desirable
Experience of SystmOne clinical system Leadership and management experience
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of general education GCSE mathematics or equivalent GCSE English or equivalent A Degree in Nursing or equivalent Registered with the NMC A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Qualities/Attributes Essential
Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop Practice Nursing skills An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure Able to work in a changing environment Able to use own initiative
Other Essential
Flexibility of working hours/ability to work at desired times
Desirable
Car driver/clean licence
Knowledge Essential
Competent in Practice Nurse duties required for the post Excellent communication skills
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 Penny's Hill Practice
Address Ferndown Medical Centre
St. Marys Road
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 9HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pennyshillpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)