Practice Nurse
- NHS
- Part Time
- Barton on Sea
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
Coastal Medical Partnership is a group of GP surgeries serving 34,000 patients across 4 sites in Barton on Sea, New Milton & Lymington in Hampshire. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time experienced Practice Nurse, ideally with diabetes or lead nurse experience to work at our Barton site. We are looking for a candidate full of enthusiasm and ready for the challenge to join our nursing team. We are dedicated to patient-centred care and making a positive difference in our community.
Main duties of the job
To provide appropriate nursing care including health promotion and disease management to the patients of the practice.
To document and evaluate need and delivery of care.
The completion of health checks, health screening, immunisation and vaccination programmes.
- To lead on a designated area, involving call/recall and education/updates.
About us
We offer a friendly and welcoming work environment alongside a competitive benefits package dependant on experience. Being a larger organisation over 4 sites we can also offer strong developmental opportunities.
This a part time position at approximately 25 hours per week with flexibility for cover when needed.
Job responsibilities
To maintain NMC registration and professional membership.
Provision of health and lifestyle advice.
Undertake immunisations, injections and vaccinations.
Carry out screenings, e.g. lipids, blood pressure, cervical smears, etc.
Assist doctors with procedures as necessary.
Provision of long term condition clinics as appropriate (eg. CHD, Asthma, Hypertension, Diabetes etc)
Provision of complex wound care
Undertake ECG testing.
Provision of travel advice.
Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.
Provision of general nursing duties, e.g. dressings, ear syringing, removal of sutures, audiometry, peak flow recordings etc.
The maintenance of health promotion literature and information for patients.
Management of medical supplies stock, including stock control.
The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system.
Use of Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall.
Ensure that infection control procedures are followed.
The maintenance of treatment room equipment, including testing and recording.
Provision of medicals as required.
Participate in medical trials as required.
Attendance at training sessions and meetings as required.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.
Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with others
- Experience of using own initiative
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems
Desirable
- Undertaking cervical cytology
- Childhood immunisation programme
- Experience of working within a General Practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
- IT skills
- Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Conflict management
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
Behaviours
Essential
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptability
- Team working
- Self motivated
- Flexibility
- Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Registered Nurse
- Practice Nurse Qualification
- Membership of professional body
Knowledge
Desirable
- A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment
- An understanding of the GMS/PMS contract competency Framework
- Some knowledge of the clinical system (TPP SystmOne)
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
Coastal Medical Partnership
Address
Coastal Medical Partnership
Barton Surgery Site, 1 Edmunds Close
New Milton
Hampshire
BH257EN
Employer's website
https://www.coastalmedicalpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
