Job Summary
The Registered Nurse will provide safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within Enhanced Access clinics. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care in accordance with professional standards, organisational policies and evidence-based practice. The role will support the delivery of accessible healthcare services during evening and weekend clinics, ensuring patients receive timely assessment, treatment, advice and referral as appropriate.
Key areas of responsibility include
- Wound care and dressings
- Cervical cytology (smear) screening
- Phlebotomy
- Medication administration e.g. vitamin B12 injections
Key responsibilities
- Deliver wound assessment and management, including dressing changes and post operative care, and undertake removal of clips or sutures
- Undertake venepuncture in accordance with national and local standards, maintaining high standards of clinical practice
- Provide support and clinical oversight to phlebotomy staff, where required
- Perform cervical screening in line with national guidance and local protocols (following appropriate training and accreditation)
- Administer medications via subcutaneous and intramuscular injection routes within scope of practice and in accordance with Patient Specific Directions
- Accurately record assessments, interventions and clinical outcomes within the relevant clinical systems (EMIS)
- Obtain and document valid informed consent prior to treatment or intervention
- Assess and respond appropriately to issues relating to consent, mental capacity and best-interest decision-making, seeking advice and escalating concerns where required
- Recognise and elevate clinical concerns appropriately to the Lead Nurse, GP or other appropriate clinician
- Adhere to infection prevention and control policies, maintaining best practice standards at all times
- Work within professional competence, accountability and scope of practice, escalating where patient needs fall outside own level of expertise
- Ensure enquiries and actions requiring timely intervention are prioritised and managed appropriately
- Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure all information is handled in accordance with information governance, data protection and organisational policies
- Work independently within professional competence, exercising clinical judgement and accountability for decisions made within scope of practice
- Recognise limitations and seek support or elevate concerns when required to ensure patient safety
Qualifications
Essential: Registered Nurse MNC
Desirable: Supervisor/Assessor/Mentorship Qualification
Hours of work: Zero hours contract. Hours will be offered according to service requirements and clinic availability.
Days and times: Monday to Friday 18:00 to 20:00; Saturday 09:00 to 13:00
Work base: Various GP practices across West Waverley
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. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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Registered Nurse Enhanced Access in Haslemere employer: Procare Health Limited
Procare Health Limited offers a supportive and innovative work environment, focusing on delivering high-quality patient care in community settings. Employees have the opportunity to develop specialist skills, manage their own clinics, and contribute to reducing referrals to acute services. The company promotes a collaborative culture, encouraging professional growth and teamwork among multidisciplinary teams.
