About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse at Kenmore Medical Centre in Wilmslow. We are looking for an enthusiastic Nurse to support us in providing our patients with the highest standard of care.
Monday - Friday - (approx 24/30 hours) Full or part time will be considered.
INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD END OF JUNE.
Planned start date early September. Pay negotiable dependant on experience.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes which promote health and well being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well being
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patient with a known long term condition
Proactively identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition as appropriate.
Undertakes agreed procedures eg - blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight body mass index ,venepuncture, ear syringing, ECG, peak flow readings, cytology, travel and childhood vaccinations.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiating effective emergency care.
Assess and care for patients attending with wounds
Implement and participate in immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Assist in minor surgery
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure that patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and language differences
About us
We are a friendly, forward thinking practice.
12,300 patients.
3 partners, 8 Salaried GPs and 2 Nurse Clinicians.
Experienced nursing team including Health Care Assistant and a Phlebotomist.
Stable administrative team.
High QOF achievers
CQC rating is good.
EMIS Web.
Paperlite and Docman.
Job description Job responsibilities
As part of the nursing team -
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes which promote health and well being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well being
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patient with a known long term condition
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition as appropriate.
Undertakes agreed procedures eg - blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight body mass index ,venepuncture, ear syringing, ECG, peak flow readings, cytology, travel and childhood vaccinations, interpretation of blood results via the pathology link
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiating effective emergency care.
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patients needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols
Assess and care for patients attending with wounds
Implement and participate in immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Assist senior practitioners in providing minor surgery
Person Specification
Experience Essential
General Practice experience preferred but not essential. Management of long-term conditions i.e., Diabetes, Respiratory, Family Planning, and Cardiac Clinics. Wound care assessment Involvement in implementing and using protocols, clinical guidelines and working under PGDS Experience of audit.
Desirable
Use of EMIS
Skills Essential
Clinical skills Immunisations adult and childhood vaccinations. Venepuncture, dressings, cervical cytology, ECG, ear syringing, sexual health. Ability to help support patients to change lifestyle. Communication skills, both written and verbal. IT skills.
Qualifications Essential
Registered first level nurse. Relevant nursing degree
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 Kenmore Medical Centre
Address 60-62 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 1PA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kenmoremedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)