About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our enthusiastic team of nurses. We are looking for someone who is motivated and enjoys working as part of a team.
Previous experience within a GP practice is essential. The vacancy is full time but would consider 28-35 hours with flexibility to cover sickness and holidays.
You will be joining an amazing practice team who are friendly and very supportive towards each other, and who pride themselves on their professional and caring approach to supporting the 13,500 patients under their care and the local community. You will be well supported with bi-weekly catch up with clinical lead.
Duties will include aspects of care, which include long term conditions especially respiratory, childhood immunisations, cytology, Travel vaccinations, womens health and treatment room duties and will be responsible for the assessment, planning and delivery of patient care.
Main duties of the job
To provide excellent patient care Treatment room, skills including Chronic disease management ideally asthma and copd management, immunisation, Screening and Health promotion Participate in setting standards for care and auditing clinical outcomes. Promote & participate in maintaining a safe comfortable & therapeutic environment. Participate in developing strategies and implementing health promotion programmes for clients and carers and facilitate screening clinics Take responsibility for the safe storage and administration of drugs and equipment
Participate in setting and monitoring standards to ensure effective care ensuring delivery of evidence-based practice. Provide information, advice and support to patients face to face and via the telephone. Involved in team discussions to ensure best practice
About us
You will be joining an integrated practice team who are friendly and very supportive towards each other, and who pride themselves on their professional and caring approach to supporting the 13,500 patients under their care and the local community. You will be well supported with bi-weekly catch up with clinical lead.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide excellent patient care Treatment room, skills including Chronic disease management in particular asthma and copd management, immunisation, Screening and Health promotion Participate in setting standards for care and auditing clinical outcomes. Promote & participate in maintaining a safe comfortable & therapeutic environment. Participate in developing strategies and implementing health promotion programmes for clients and carers and facilitate screening clinics Take responsibility for the safe storage and administration of drugs and equipment Participate in setting and monitoring standards to ensure effective care ensuring delivery of evidence-based practice. Provide information, advice and support to patients face to face and via the telephone. Involved in team discussions to ensure best practice
About you
Be A Registered General Nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Council Able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development Able to work in a changing environment and implement change when applicable to provide high-quality health care Be able to demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills clinically. Be Aware of local and national health policy. Must have PC skills, (we use EmisWeb) ideally will be able to use basic word, excel and email Highly motivated and flexible. Requirements are:
Primary Care experience is essential To be currently registered with the NMC Evidence of continuing professional development
Person Specification
Experience Essential
- Primary Care Nursing experience, minimum of 3 years
Desirable
- Experience in managing Long term conditions
Qualifications Essential
-Primary Care experience is essential - To be currently registered with the NMC - Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- COPD and Asthma Training Qualification
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 Shepherds Spring Medical Centre
Address Cricketers Way
Andover
Hampshire
SP10 5DE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.shepherdsspring.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)