have current NMC registration. The main duties are to provide general nursing services and support to the GPs, Nurses and patients at Hawthorn Surgery.

About us
Hawthorn Surgery has a list size of 6900 patients and is a GP Training Practice. We work from Wortley Beck Health Centre, located in Leeds 12.We are a System One practice and our friendly team includes our Practice Manager, GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Nurses, Healthcare Assistant, administrative and reception staff. We are also supported by our PCN team which includes pharmacists, physiotherapists and Social Prescribers.

During the last patient survey, we were voted 7th best practice in Leeds. This is a key achievement of ours and one we hope to keep continuing in the future.

Job responsibilities
We are looking for a part time Practice Nurse. The successful candidate will hold current NMC registration. We are looking for a nurse who is enthusiastic, organised and confident to work unsupervised in a treatment room. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

The post is not open to candidates from outside the UK as we are not able to offer visa sponsorship.

The successful applicant may at times be asked to cover for colleagues annual leave and other absences.

Our ideal candidate would be somebody who :

Would maintain accurate and confidential patient records using SystemOne.
Participate in Infection Prevention & Control procedures including monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
Ensure clinical equipment is maintained and appropriately stocks
Support quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and service development.
Participate in practice meetings, training and continued professional development (CDP)

Duties include:

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
Manage patients with Long-term conditions including : Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Hypertension and Coronary Heart Disease
Administer Vaccinations and Immunisations in accordance with National Guidelines.
Administer Injections and medications under Patient Group Direction of prescribing qualifications where applicable.
Perform Cervical Screening
Undertake wound care, dressings, suture removal or clip removal.
Perform to the highest standard of infection control.
NHS Health Checks
New Patient Health Checks
Lifestyle advice and Health Promotion
Venepuncture,ECG's, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Urinalysis and other clinical procedures.
Adhoc Duties as needed - Home Visits

Person Specification

Experience
- Experience of working in General Practice
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of Safeguarding, Infection Control and Clinical Governance
Qualifications
- Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration

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: Hawthorn Surgery
Address: Wortley Beck Health Centre, Ring Road, Leeds, LS12 5SG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.hawthornsurgery.com/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager Emma clark
emma.clarke71@nhs.net
01132954770

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