Practice Nurse
- NHS
- Full Time
- Lytham Saint Annes
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
Job summary
We are looking to appoint a passionate and committed Practice Nurse for our friendly training practice based in Lytham St Annes. The applicant must be RGN registered and have relevant General Practice Nursing experience. With a teamwork focus you will help us in developing primary care services to the practice population and the Network.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
- Chronic disease & Long term disease management
- Spirometry
- Cervical Cytology Screening
- Childhood Immunisation Clinic
- Travel Vaccines
- Flu Clinics & Health Promotions
- Phlebotomy
About us
With a list size of around 12,500 patients under the GMS contract, you will be working alongside our clinical team of GPs, Pharmacists, Physician associate, Phlebotomists, HCAS, and nurse Practitioners.
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse
To assist medical personnel in the care of patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To provide assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice. Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
To include:
- Chronic disease & Long term disease management
- Spirometry
- Cervical Cytology Screening
- Childhood Immunisation Clinic
- Travel Vaccines
- Phlebotomy
1. Flu Clinics & Health Promotions Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.
2. Treatment room supplies and equipment Work in participation with the nursing team to ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
3. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.
4. Administrative and professional responsibilities Support and lead the nursing team to ensure the best service and standard of care to patients. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team. Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports. Attend and participate in all practice meetings as required.
5. Research projects Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects within the practice.
6. Education and training of students and practice staff Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of practice staff.
7. Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.
8. Professional development Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development.
Special requirements of the post
1. Registered General Nurse.
2. Membership of a professional body.
3. To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
4. Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise workloads.
5. Excellent communication skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Nursing capacity
- Chronic disease & Long term disease management
- Spirometry
- Cervical Cytology Screening
- Childhood Immunisation Clinic
- Travel Vaccines
- Phlebotomy
- Flu Clinics & Health Promotions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
Essential
Essential
- Experience of working in Nursing capacity
- Chronic disease & Long term disease management
- Spirometry
- Cervical Cytology Screening
- Childhood Immunisation Clinic
- Travel Vaccines
- Phlebotomy
- Flu Clinics & Health Promotions
Desirable
- Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
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
Ansdell Medical Centre
Address
Albany Road
Lytham St. Annes
Ansdell
FY8 4GW
Employer's website
https://www.ansdellmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
