We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Practice Nurse to support our practice team in delivering primary care service to our diverse patient population. You will be working with a varied patient demographic and an experienced Multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have experience in the core competencies of practice nursing including wound care, child immunisation, independent and proactive chronic disease management (in particular diabetes) and cervical cytology. In addition, experience of management responsibilities would be beneficial, as there will be scope for the successful applicant to take on additional individual organisational and management responsibilities.
Overview of our organisation
This is a unique chance to join a successful and forward-thinking surgery of 7000 patients close to Hyde park with several stations within close proximity. The surgery is an easy walk from Queensway, Paddington and Lancaster Gate Tube stations.
Job summary:
Helping the practice develop and deliver specialist primary nurse led services including chronic disease management. Make professionally autonomous decisions and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care
Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice
Cytology
Wound care
New Patient Checks
Travel Clinic
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings
Routine immunisations
Childhood immunisations
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Diabetic reviews
Other tasks will include:
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by partners and Practice Manager
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc. and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.
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 health care and registration with the practice
Maintain a notice board in the waiting area designated for patient health care education
Work Schedule Requirement:
The 16 hours must be worked over 2 days. Preferred day combinations are:
Monday and Wednesday
Wednesday and Friday
Monday and Friday
Pay dependent on experience . NHS pension scheme available
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: 25.00-30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Licence/Certification:
NMC (required)
Work Location: In person
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