Job Description

We're delighted that you are considering joining our supportive and dedicated team. As part of our General Practice Nursing team, you'll play a vital role in helping us provide high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll find an environment that values teamwork, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives.

You will work as a member of the General Practice Nursing team here at The Tutbury Practice, under the supervision of our Practice Nurse Manager, to support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients registered at the practice. You will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice protocols/policies & guidelines, as well as provide nursing assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary healthcare team.

Your role of Nursing Associate/HCA needs to be flexible in line with the present atmosphere for change within health service delivery. It is essential that the nursing associate/HCA works within their own level of competency and expands their role in accordance with practice requirements and their own scope of practice. You will be well supported in your role in an already highly effective team.

You will be accountable to the GP Partners and will professionally report to the Nurse Manager and Deputy Nurse Manager.

Qualifications: Nursing Associate registered with the NMC (Primary care experience).

OR

Health Care Assistant NVQ Level 3/4 (Primary care experience and phlebotomy certificate).

Responsibilities

To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as Phlebotomy, BP checks, ECG, suture and clip removal, BMI and lifestyle advice, as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs.

To support chronic disease management including monitoring patients with stable asthma, undertaking preliminary investigations for Type 2 diabetes patients, such as foot checks.

To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens including bloods, swabs, urine culture in line with local guidelines and ensuring sample are ready to be despatched to the laboratory in a timely fashion.

To provide general health promotion education, advice on national screening programs and guide/refer patients to appropriate services such as wound care, weight management and podiatry.

To undertake adult / child NHS immunisation programmes and ensure vaccines/injections are administrated under patient group directives or patient specific direction.

In line with national guidance and with recognised competency-based training, undertake screening programs such as cervical screening tests (Nursing Associate).

Use appropriate templates in EMIS /Ardens for all procedures, training will be given in this area.

Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.

To assist GPs with minor surgery and coil fitting.

To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and practice policy.

Prepare clinical waste and sharps bins ready for collection and complete appropriate documentation.

Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels within the treatment room and assist with the re-stocking of other clinical rooms as required and reorder of clinical supplies as required.

To participate in developments within the practice and support QOF requirements.

Attend and actively participate in practice meetings as required.

Actively take part in mandatory and internal/external training as requested.

Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the Staff Handbook and contract.

Any other duties deemed appropriate.

Experience

Essential

Able to give lifestyle advice and promote self-care. Knowledge of National immunisation and screening programmes Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness. Ability to undertake clinical skills relevant to primary care, such as phlebotomy, suture removal, urinalysis and swab taking Ideas to improve patient care/ outcomes. Able to listen to patients/carers history and interpret relevant information to understand health needs. Uses resources efficiently Good communication and interpersonal skills Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility To work independently and as part of a team. The ability to organise and prioritise your own workload. An understanding of your own capabilities and an awareness of your own limitations. Awareness of confidentiality and safeguarding / GDPR.

Desirable

To be able to work towards: Interest or working knowledge of any area of Chronic Disease management Wound care / Leg Ulcer management knowledge Knowledge of learning disabilities and mental health patient reviews. Completed training to be able to administer injections following PGD/PSD Understands Principles of Audits Understands the principles of Risk Management Competent in use of EMIS or other clinical systems

About us

The Tutbury Practice is a rural GP surgery located in Tutbury, serving patients from nearby areas such as Rolleston, Hatton, and Stretton. Our practice has a patient population of 8,545. Our clinical team includes two GP partners, four salaried GPs, a clinical pharmacist, a nurse practitioner, and an experienced nursing team, all supported by a friendly and dedicated admin and reception staff.

We are committed to our core values of reliability, compassion, and patient-centred care. Our team fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and we take pride in creating a positive and supportive work environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 25 - 37.50 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person