Job Description

The Kingston GP Federation (Kingston GP Chambers) is recruiting for an experienced Practice Nurse on behalf of Canbury and Berrylands. Canbury and Berrylands are well established GP Practices based in Surbiton and Kingston respectively. Both practices have been rated as 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and offer high quality compassionate health care to patients in a friendly welcoming setting. Patient care is at the heart of everything the practices does, with the aim being to provide patients with a personalised medical and nursing service.



There is also the willingness to work hard to ensure that patients receive the care we would wish for ourselves and families. To accomplish this, both surgeries place great value in: Staff, on whom reputation depends Maintaining standards of confidentiality, record keeping and clinical knowledge Treating all with respect and courtesy Acting as an advocate and guide to health and social service Offering easy access to appointment Bringing Best Practice to your care Job Summary: To work as part of the primary healthcare team, providing medical services to the practices patients; including treatment, preventive care, screening and patient education. The Practice is prepared to offer support if an applicant lacks an experience in certain areas. Job responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care in negotiation with other members of the nursing team and as directed by GPs.

General:

Work with other members of the nursing and healthcare team to organise and provide nursing services for the practice population Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with General Practitioners (GPs) or independently, following agreed protocols Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to GPs as necessary Advise patients on general healthcare and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary Essential duties: Cytology and sexual health screening Asthma reviews including inhalers medication advice (no requirement to be a prescriber) Wound care Removal of sutures Routine immunisations/childhood immunisations Other duties: New patient medicals/urinalysis Travel health ECGs Venepuncture Hypertension management Ear syringing Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting with minor surgery Requesting pathology tests such as urine culture, swabs etc Provide chronic disease management Contraception Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral to other members of the nursing team and GPs as appropriate Ordering vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participating in the practices administrative systems Maintaining accurate records Administrative and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient healthcare and registration with the practice Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad-hoc reports Assist in the formulation of appropriate protocols Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens, including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs. Student/staff education and training Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and other members of the nursing and healthcare assistant team. Liaison Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality Only those candidates who are able to demonstrate competence for the essential duties highlighted will be considered.



If you would like to apply or find out more information please apply and a member of the team will be in touch.