An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our highly respected and friendly practice on a permanent basis for 32 hours per week (negotiable - job share will be considered). We offer a competitive rate of pay based on experience and access to the NHS Pension scheme.
St Michael's Partnership is a medium sized practice of 8350 patients working across two sites.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be a Registered General Nurse, have evidence of continued professional development, work to the NMC Code of Conduct, and ideally have an interest in the management of long term conditions in particular experience or an interest the management of and support for people with Diabetes, but not necessary, as this can be a development role.
Job summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the healthcare team at the Practice to provide Personal Medical Services to the patients.
Job responsibilities may include:
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior staff and GPs
Wound care
Urinalysis
ECGs
Phlebotomy
Routine immunisations/ Childhood immunisations
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
Essential
Wound care/ removal of sutures and staples
ECGs
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Skills
System one user skills desirable (but not essential as training can be provided)
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
IT skills
Clear, polite telephone manner
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Effective time management (planning and organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) che
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Experience with clinical risk management
Flexibility to work outside core hours
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).
Candidates must have the ability to work alone as well as integrating as part of the team.
Salary subject to experience and will include access to the NHS pension scheme.
For more information about this role, please contact: catherine.taylor18@nhs.net - Lead Practice Nurse or to apply: julie.symonds@nhs.net - Practice Manager.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule: