Practice Nurse
- NHS
- Full Time
- Sunderland
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
We are excited to advertise this exciting opportunity which has now become available. This is a BRAND NEW Post due to Practice expansion and providing additional support to our existing Clinical team . This is a rare opportunity and would be unfortunate to miss. We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse although experience in this field is desirable. The Practice will also consider investing in a Practice Nurse Career Start this will give the successful candidate the opportunity to engage in further training in the management of Long Term Chronic Conditions, Screening Programmes, engage on a one-to-one with the patients promoting Health & Well-Being awareness, Childhood Immunisations & National Vaccination Programmes We have an exceptional Nursing Team who work alongside a Team of Health Care Professionals. This team includes 4 GP's, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse (Recently completed her Practice Nurse Career Start Training at Sunderland University). Health Care Assistant, Phlebotomist. There is HUGE opportunities for role progression. The successful candidate will be well supported in terms of training, & development
Main duties of the job
Specimen Job Description Practice Nurse
1.
To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust recall systems and accurate recall date entry
2.
Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology
Carry out Cervical Smear Sampling and attend annual Cervical Cytology updates
3.
Provide Travel Health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
4.
Undertake all Child Health Surveillance and Immunisation Vaccination Programmes
5.
Provide directly and support GPs & Nurse Practitioner with contraceptive services
6.
Provide ongoing support and have an empathy to patients/carers /parents' Palliative needs
7.
Act as chaperone when required
8.
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
9.
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
10.
Respiratory be willing to undertake further training to be ARTP accredited in Spirometry
About us
Our WHOLE Attached & External Clinical Teams at present consists of 4 G.Ps, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 x Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistant & Phlebotomist, Health Care Coach also working alongside our external staff which includes Practice Pharmacist, Pharmacist Technicians, Mental Health Nurse, Social prescribers, Health Coach.
We adopt a very friendly professional approach we are quite old fashion in our virtues, we always put the healthcare needs of our patients to the forefront
We have a GOOD Rating. Rated by our CQC regulators
This is an excellent opportunity for any potential candidate who is successful to get great job satisfaction and be a part of a very friendly but professional team.
Job responsibilities
Practice The New City Medical Centre
Specimen Job Description Practice Nurse
Job Title:
Nurse
Responsible to:
Partners / GPs / Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Career Start
Responsible for:
N/A
Job Purpose:
To provide a high-quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust recall systems and accurate recall date entry
Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology
Carry out Cervical Smear Sampling and attend annual Cervical Cytology updates
Provide Travel Health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
Undertake all Child Health Surveillance and Immunisation Vaccination Programmes
Provide directly and support GPs & Nurse Practitioner with contraceptive services
Provide ongoing support and have an empathy to patients/carers /parents' Palliative needs
Act as chaperone when required
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
Respiratory be willing to undertake further training to be ARTP accredited in Spirometry
Administration
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
To contribute to the preparation of any Practice Development Plans
General
To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Practice staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Control etc are implemented and adhered to
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Prepared by: _____________________________________________________________
Title:
The New City Medical Centre
Specimen Person Specification Nurse
Job Title:
Practice Nurse
Recruiter:
GPs / Practice Manager/Nurse Career Start
Date:
25.3.2025
Qualifications
Essential
RGN Qualification
Current NMC registration
Desirable but not essential training will be provided for the following
Accredited training in chronic disease management
Accredited training in anticoagulation management
Cervical cytology qualification
Experience
Desirable but not essential as training will be provided
Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations
2 years post-registration Band 5-6 - Desirable but not essential must HOLD the relevant RGN Training Certificate or equivalent
Health promotion
Family planning
Smoking cessation
Evidence of recent updating in primary care
Working with (Clinical system)
Skills
Essential
IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc)
Interpersonal skills
Time Management
Behaviours
Essential
Smart, polite and confident
Planning and organising
Performing under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MUST have a GOOD educational Back Ground in main subjects C and above English, Maths, Science, Biology.
Desirable
- MUST HOLD THE RELEVANT RGN NURSING QUALIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT
- Must have experience in venipuncture
- Vaccinations
- Basic observations in the management of BP, Weight, Height, BMI
- Experience in weight management advice & education signposting to weight management services
- Management of LONG TERM Chronic Conditions Accredited (desirable but not essential as training will be given).
- Manage Cervical Screening carrying out screening and follow up Accredited (desirable but not essential as training will be given)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Primary Care or secondary Care Setting in a Nursing Role
- Working with vulnerable and frailty patients.
- Experience with complexed patients such as patients with metal health and chronic long term conditions.
Desirable
- Working in a Primary Care setting or Secondary Care setting
Provide Quality of Care
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Work as a team
- Provide high quality standards of care
- Meet the needs of our Practice Population
- Use own initiative
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