This treatment room role sits within the multidisciplinary team at Dryland Medical Centre, a primary care practice. The nurse delivers routine clinical care, including vaccinations, phlebotomy, wound care, ECGs and health checks, alongside health promotion and input into clinical policy. The post suits a nurse with primary care treatment room experience, though less experienced applicants may be considered where training is available. NMC registration as a general nurse is required.
What the job involves
- Provide routine nursing care in line with protocols, NICE and NSF guidance
- Give vaccinations and immunisations, including child, routine adult and flu vaccines, and order stock
- Carry out phlebotomy and venepuncture for adults and children
- Administer prescribed therapies such as contraceptive injections, Depo Provera and vitamin B12
- Provide wound care and remove sutures
- Perform health checks, ECGs, Doppler ultrasound measurements and urinalysis
- Assist GPs with minor surgery
- Request pathology tests and follow agreed clinical protocols, referring to GPs as appropriate
- Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion
- Chaperone patients and support the team with clinical emergencies
- Support safeguarding, take part in clinical audit and review significant and near-miss events
What’s required
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a general nurse (RGN)
Experience
- Experience in a primary care treatment room environment
Skills & knowledge
- Trained in a wide range of general nursing duties
- Effective communication with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise daily work in line with clinical need and practice priorities
Nice to have
- Experience using the SystmOne clinical system
What’s offered
- Opportunity to develop and grow clinical skills
- Support for career progression
- Training may be provided for the right candidate
- Supportive clinical team and partnership
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
