Job summary
Here is a great opportunity to join City Road Medical Centre as we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nursing Associate to help our wonderful Nursing team in a role covering most aspects of normal treatment. We are a friendly 4000 patient practice in Birmingham.We have an ethos that focuses on high quality patient care with a holistic approach in improving the health needs of our local community.
We are a fast growing practice and team with a focus on education and wellbeing. We were rated good overall in a recent CQC inspection and Outstanding in Well-led.
We are looking for a team player with the enthusiasm to make a difference to our practice and patients with a real interest in making a difference in health inequalities.
We value individuals who are passionate about learning and teaching. Our practice actively hosts medical students, providing a stimulating environment for both students and practitioners to exchange knowledge and expertise.
We believe in protecting the integrity of General Practice and are continuously finding ways to make it sustainable for our patients and our team. Both sides deserve 5* service and care.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate would like to work between 15 and 37.5 hours per week over 2 to 5 days, but there is some flexibility around this (of course!). You will provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by a nursing associate working in General Practice including doing phlebotomy, injections, vaccinations, wound care, teamwork, health promotion, room checks (infection control duties), stock check & NHS Health Checks.
About us
City Road Medical Centre was established in 1988, has a list size of 4000. An on-going approach has enabled us to tailor our processes in various aspects of the everyday running of the practice with the best interests of our patients. Our reception and admin team work exceptionally hard directing patients to the most appropriate care ensuring they are seen by the most suitable health care professional first time.
Please visit our website at www.cityroadmedicalcentre.com
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate would like to work between 15 and 37.5 hours per week over 2 to 5 days, but there is some flexibility around this (of course!). You will provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by a nurse working in General Practice and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors, as appropriate. Training will be given, as needed, to achieve this.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working well within a team
Desirable
- General Practice Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nursing Associate
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Experience in General Practice
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
City Road Medical Centre
Address
5 City Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
West Midlands
B16 0HH