Job summaryNorthumberland Park Medical Group are looking to recruit a part time Practice Nurse to join the practice team.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with experience of working in primary care to work alongside our existing Practice Nurse and 2 healthcare assistants.
Chronic Disease Management with a knowledge of QOF and Enhanced Services is essential.
Working hours are 30 per week over 4 or 5 days. Working days will include Monday's and Friday's.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will provide a range of practice nurse duties including cervical screening, childhood immunisations, adult vaccinations, chronic disease management (including Diabetes, Asthma, Cervical Screening) and wound management.
About us- Supportive Partners and Salaried GPs: Work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration and teamwork.
- Diverse Mix of Professionals: Our Team includes, GP's, PA's, ACP's, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technician, Triage Nurse, Practice Nurse, HCA's.
- Long-Standing Admin Team: benefiting from a smooth functioning admin system that allows you to focus on patient care.
- Pharmacy team Support: Access reliable and comprehensive pharmacy support to enhance patient treatment plans.
- Excellent Triage System: Benefit from a streamlined triage process that ensures continuity of care and efficient management.
- Training Practice: Contribute to the development of future medical professionals by being part of our training practice, mentoring GP registrars, and medical students.
- Support for Junior Team Members: Experience a nurturing environment that prioritises the growth and well-being of all team members.
- Well-being / team activities: We are a Better Health at Work [BHAW] practice and often take team walks at lunchtime, share healthy eating recipes and have practice challenges such as 'most steps in 1 week!' We also like to socialise together outside of working hours.
- Visit us: We invite you to meet us, experience our practice first-hand, and see the positive impact we make on our patients' lives.
2023 CQC inspection - rated Good.
Free onsite car parking and 2 minute walk from Shiremoor metro station.
Job responsibilitiesJob ResponsibilitiesAssist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the partnership.
- Chronic disease management - Including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD.
- Cytology.
- Wound care / ulcer care.
- Removal of sutures / Staples.
- Urinalysis.
- Venepuncture.
- Blood pressure measurements.
- Routine Immunisations.
- Childhood Immunisations.
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
- Assisting clinicians with minor surgery and coil fittings.
- Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate.
Other tasks including:
- Clean and sterilise equipment.
- Maintaining GP and nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required.
- Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms.
- work in collaboration with the Lead IPC Nurse to ensure effective infection prevention and control practices are implemented and maintained.
- Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels.
- 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.
- Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits.
QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse NMC
- Qualified in cervical cytology
- Qualified in Chronic Disease Management
ExperienceEssential- Significant experience as a Practice Nurse in a primary care setting.
- Chronic disease management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma)
- Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Infection prevention and control measures
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Venepuncture
- Working under PGDs and associated policy
- Working autonomously
Desirable- Use of SystmOne
- Knowledge of IPC
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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