Job summary
We are a rural practice with a predominantly elderly population. As a training practice we have a multi-disciplinary clinical team comprising of GPs, ANPs, CPs, Phlebotomists, Nurses, Nurse prescribers, HCAs, NAs, and MSK practitioners who all work alongside our administrative team. The successful candidate will provide nursing services to the practice population by evidence based, quality focused care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. To ensure clear channels of communication exist between clinical, administrative and community teams. To project a positive and friendly image to our patients and other professionals. All employees are expected to display a high standard of team work. This includes cooperating in undertaking the work of absent colleagues or assisting others where the workload is particularly high. Accordingly, there may be a requirement, from time to time, to undertake other duties.
Main duties of the job
- Wound management
- Measuring blood pressure & Venepuncture
- Routine injections as prescribed
- Cervical Smears
- Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs)
- Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks
- ECGs
- Ear syringing and assessment of ears
- Spirometry
- Obesity and weight/diet management
- Family Planning including assisting in Implants & Coil fittings & Sexual health
- Chronic disease management and prevention ~ Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma
- Leg ulcer management
- Minor Injuries and Minor Illness
- INR Monitoring and Dosing using (INRStar N3)
- CVD risk assessments and Q risk interpretation and assessments.
- Home visits for Housebound patients to include routine checks (eg Diabetic) and flu vaccines.
- Referrals Podiatry, Counselling, Audiology, etc
- Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required
About us
We are proud to be part of the RCGP active practice charter. On occasion we have held walking meetings where appropriate and we meet up for park runs/dog walks locally. We have onsite parking and great commuter links should this be needed.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a practice nurse to work 8 am- 6 30 pm two days per week Thursdays and Fridays with a 30 minute lunch break.
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree or equivalent min 12 months post registration
- Registered with the NMC
- Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
- Understanding of computer based medical records management
- Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS
- Excellent verbal communication & interpersonal skills
- Sound knowledge of computer literacy
- Ability to work with staff of all levels in a positive, helpful and constructive manner.
- Ability to cope with change
Desirable
- We are a remote practice and you will be expected to travel to training and meetings where necessary.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in general practice with a minimum 12 month post 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.
Employer details
Employer name: Collingham Medical Centre
Address: High Street, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7LB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.collinghammedicalcentre.co.uk
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager, Samantha Ward, practice.manager17@nhs.net, 01636892156
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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