About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a skilled, experienced practice nurse with a strong background in general practice to join our friendly and well supported team at the Hollies Medical practice, caring for 15,000 patients. You will work alongside our senior practice nurse, other practice nurses, Nursing associates and healthcare assistants.
Main duties of the job
If you have experience in managing long term conditions, such as Diabetes, COPD, and asthma, delivering immunisations, cytology, spirometry, venepuncture and want a rewarding and varied role in primary care, this is the role for you.
The practice uses EMIS Web, and although experience in using this system is desirable training will be provided.
Essential: Current NMC registration and proven experience in general practice nursing.
About us
30 - 37.5 hours - Monday to Friday
Benefits of this post include:
NHS pension scheme
Employee assistance programme
Uniform
Tea and coffee
Social events and team building activities
Practice sick pay scheme following probationary period
Annual leave - 25 days plus bank holidays increasing to 27 days after 5 years service and 30 days after 10 years
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide general and specific health screening to the practice population, in line with agreed protocols and reference to the General Practitioner, where necessary.
Advise patients regarding general health care and minor ailments, in person and on the telephone
Devise and implement a programme of nursing care based on individual patient need, in conjunction with the patient.
Be responsible for managing clinics and carrying out associated tasks including the following: Cytology, travel vaccinations, ECGs, Spirometry, peak flow readings, venepuncture, management of long term conditions, ear syringing, childhood immunisations, chaperoning patients who are being examined by another clinician, urine testing, dietary advice, anaphylaxis and CPR.
Apply by completing the online form or sending CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of managing patients with chronic diseases
Desirable
Experience of working in a GP practice Experience of using clinical IT systems
Personal qualities Essential
Good interpersonal and communication skills Able to work under pressure and remain calm Ability to manage time effecdtively
Desirable
Adaptable to change Flexible to meet the needs of the practice
Qualifications Essential
RGN Practice nursing experience Cytology Childhood immunisations Chronic disease management
Desirable
Travel immunisations Spirometry Ear care Cryotherapy
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 The Hollies Medical Practice
Address Tamworth Health Centre
Upper Gungate
Tamworth
Staffs
B79 7EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.holliesmedical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)