Job Description

We are looking for a professional, conscientious and highly effective Practice Nurse to join our friendly team in Botesdale to cover maternity leave. There will be potential for a permanent position at the end of this. We are a rural GMS 10100 patient surgery with 4 Partners, 5 Salaried GPs and a fantastic clinical and practice team with an on-site Dispensary. We are located in a modern, recently extended surgery with community nurses located on site as well as an X-ray suite and glorious surrounding countryside.

To assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients, to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

Duties and Responsibilities of Post

Provide assessment, screening treatment, services and health education advice. Assist with the organisation and co-ordination of the provision of nursing services for the practice. Provide nursing treatment to patients in participation with general practitioners, using agreed protocols, including the taking of cervical smears and care of leg ulcers. Provide general and specific health screening to the practice patients (within the agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary. Be competent in administration of childhood immunisation and travel vaccination. Be competent and confident in managing people with long-term health conditions. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate). Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug-and nondrug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Work with patients in order to support compliance with, and adherence to, prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimes, side-effects and interactions. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children. Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment. Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care. Maintain and control injectable and oral drug stocks in the treatment room and doctors surgeries. Advise manager regarding health and safety aspects. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Undertake the collection of pathological specimens, including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc. Oversee the duties undertaken by the HCA and assist with training and mentoring as and when required. Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team. Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded adequately on the computer. Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy.

Professional Development

Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development. Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (eg courses and conferences) Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate

General

Staff must behave in a professional and discreet manner at all times. Patient and professional confidentiality is of prime importance. Any breach of confidentiality can result in immediate suspension/dismissal Staff must demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Part time position - 19 Hours a week over 2 days.

CVs to be sent to donna.szukalski@nhs.net

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th November

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 19 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Experience:

GP surgery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NMC registration (required)
Work Location: In person