The successful applicant will be working within our fantastic Nursing Team, treating patients with a wide range of issues. A diploma in Diabetes management is essential. Experience of treatment room procedures such as wound management, immunisations and vaccinations and cervical smears are desirable.
Responsibilities
A fully qualified practice nurse will be competent in delivering the following services. It is recognised that they might not yet have all these skills and as such training will be given as appropriate however a diploma in diabetes management is an essential requirement.
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs
Cytology
Wound care /Leg ulcer management /Doppler
Removal of Sutures/clips
New Patient Checks/Urinalysis
Travel Clinic
Childhood Immunisations
ECGs
INRs
Venepuncture
Hypertension Management
Ear care/syringing
Routine immunisations
Smoke cessation
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and IUCD/Implant fittings
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Interest in management of one or more of the following long-term conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension COPD
Support the Nurse Clinical Lead and Senior Nurse by developing clinical leadership in some areas with agreement by the Nurse Clinical Lead
Create and add to care plans for patients with certain conditions such as leg ulcers, diabetes, asthma, avoiding unplanned admissions, dementia etc.
Documenting all consultations and onward referrals appropriately within the clinical system.
Following Safeguarding Adult and Child procedures as required including contributing to case conferences or documentation if required.
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
Ensure that medical records are completed at time of consultation and are accurate and that confidentiality is respected in line with surgery policy
Any other delegated duties as appropriate to the post
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent