Job SummaryOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly and experienced nursing team. Working hours and pattern negotiable. Please email if you would like an informal discussion.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Practice Nurses. This post is also suitable for an experienced community / acute nurse looking to transition into Practice Nursing as further training is available.
We are a well-established training practice and further training is available to the right candidate.
Main Duties of the JobDuties- Dressings and wound care to include suture removal.
- Administer IM injection and vaccinations under PGDs.
- Cervical smear tests (training available).
- Monitor and manage long term conditions, providing education and support to patients.
- Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
- Provide health education to patients and their families regarding disease prevention and health promotion.
- Monitor stock levels and support with ordering.
- Ensure the practice environment is clean, safe, and well-organised.
About UsWaterside Medical Centre is a CQC 'outstanding' rated GP Practice based in Leamington Spa town centre.
We have 14,500 registered patients and benefit from new, purpose built premises and a large, free staff car park.
We have a friendly staff team with excellent levels of retention and regular, fully-funded social nights.
We are a training practice for GPs, medical students and nursing students.
Job ResponsibilitiesDuties include:
- Dressings and wound care to include suture removal.
- Administer IM injection and vaccinations under PGDs.
- Cervical smear tests (training available).
- Monitor and manage long term conditions, providing education and support to patients.
- Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
- Provide health education to patients and their families regarding disease prevention and health promotion.
- Monitor stock levels and support with ordering.
- Ensure the practice environment is clean, safe, and well-organised.
- Keeping patient records up to date;
- Checking a patients temperature, pulse and blood pressure correctly;
- Working alongside and communicating regularly with practice GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse with the NMC
- BSc in Nursing
Desirable- Practice nurse training
- Independent prescriber
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of administering IM injections
- Experience of dressings and wound care
- Experience of working in an NHS healthcare setting - community services, acute hospital or general practice
Desirable- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of working with long term conditions
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).
Employer ContactFor questions about the job, contact: Chloe Downing, chloe.downing@watersidemc.nhs.uk
