About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Practice Nurse to join our existing team for 30 hours per week.
Salary negotiable dependent on previous experience.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within an established nursing team and will be supported to provide chronic disease management, childhood immunisation, travel immunisations, cytology, womens health and overall treatment room knowledge.
About us
Established friendly 5 Partner training practice (registrars and medical students) with a growing list size (currently 14,600 patients) Forward thinking partners, determined to maintain a healthy working environment despite increasing pressures High quality primary care services in a modern purpose built health centre Full complement of highly skilled staff Pharmacy team who manages repeat scripts, medication queries and medication reviews. Reduced Admin admin team to read action and code letters Supportive team with weekly clinical meetings and quarterly whole team meetings Close working relationships with multi disciplinary teams Well organised IT efficient practice using EMIS / DOCMAN Clinical systems Located 25 minutes from Cardiff with good transportation links
Job description Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of practice. This includes assessment of the patient, plan of care, delivery and evaluation of treatment.
The practice nurse must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and must maintain registration via the revalidation process.
Job responsibilities:
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Cytology
Wound care
Removal of Sutures / Clips
Urinalysis
Travel Vaccinations.
ECGs
Contraceptive Management
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings
COPD management
Diabetes management
Venepuncture
Perform INR point of care testing and dose patients using INR star computer software
Hypertension Management
Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations/Catch up programmes as per guidelines
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used.
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
A duty to advise nurse colleagues of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
Delegate duties to colleagues within the nursing team.
Carry out duties which have been delegated by colleagues within the nursing team.
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines
Able to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines
Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) qualification (Diploma or Degree in Nursing) Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Immunisation and vaccination training (in line with national guidelines) Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification (in date) Competence in undertaking cervical cytology (smear tests) (or willingness to achieve within a specified timeframe)
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification in Primary Care Nursing Specialist training or certification in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD) Family planning / sexual health qualification Travel health qualification Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification
Experience Essential
Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a primary care, community, or acute healthcare setting Proven experience in delivering patient care within a clinical environment Experience in administering immunisations and vaccinations in line with current guidelines Experience in managing patients with long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension) Experience in wound care and dressings Experience in health promotion, screening, and preventative care Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Experience in maintaining accurate clinical records using electronic patient systems
Desirable
Previous experience working in a primary care / GP practice setting Experience in running specialist clinics, such as: Diabetes Asthma / COPD Hypertension Experience in cervical cytology (smear-taking) Experience in travel health and immunisations Experience in family planning and sexual health services Experience using primary care clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, DOCMAN) Experience in audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff or students
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 GP Practice in Wales
Address Pontnewydd Medical Centre
Aberrhondda Road
Porth
Mid Glamorgan
CF39 0LD
Employer's website https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)