Bank Practice Nurse - Chronic Diseases

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly chronic disease practice nurse to join our growing team. You must have recent relevant experience as a practice nurse and be competent in usual practice nurse duties. This is on a bank contract, to meet the needs of the practice, on an adhoc basis. Flexible as to days and hours. Main duties of the job Practice nurse duties to include; Diabetes Reviews – to include review of waiting lists, patient reviews by telephone and face to face appointments. COPD Reviews – in line with QOF guidelines. Experience with Asthma reviews also desirable. General Practice Nurse duties on an adhoc basis may also be required, such as phlebotomy, child immunisations, wound care, cervical screening. About us About Us: The Panton Practice is a large GPpractice dedicated to serving a diverse population of around 17,000 patients. Our teamis comprised of experienced professionals, including GP Partners, SalariedGPs, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, and ourinvaluable Reception and Admin team. Job responsibilities Job summary: The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing the below services to the patients of the practice. Job responsibilities: Diabetes Reviews COPD Reviews Addiitional nursing roles required on adhoc basis: Cytology ECGs Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate Maintaining and cleaning equipment Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Person Specification Qualifications Registered Nurse – adult Chronic disease management – Diabetes, Asthma, COPD Cervical smears Baby immunisations Adult injections and immunisations Travel health experience 24 hour BP monitoring 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr