Job summary
Salary Available on Application
24 to 32 hours a week
Chapelwood Primary Care Centre, Rogerstone, Newport, South Wales
We are a well established, friendly and forward thinking training Practice who are committed to high quality care and the continued development of our Practice workforce. We are seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Practice Nurse with a Diploma in Minor Illness to work as part of our very experienced and supportive healthcare team. Good communication skills and a flexible approach is vital. .
Required duties include health promotion, Asthma, COPD, Spirometry, Cytology, family planning, menopause management, wound care, leg ulcer management, removal of sutures, ear irrigation, competent in ECG and Doppler procedures and routine vaccinations. A diploma in Minor Illness is preferable.
13,400 Patients
Modern purpose built premises
Easy access, the practice is situated just off junctions 28 and 27 on the M4
Current NMC registration will be required.
An enhanced disclosure barring service check will be undertaken by the practice which will meet the cost of the check.
Informal enquiries to:
Sarah Branford, Practice Manager/ Diane George, Senior Practice Nurse
The Rogerstone Practice, Chapelwood Primary Care Centre, Rogerstone, Newport NP10 9DU
Tel: 01633 890800
Email: [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Assist in the Delivery of Minor Illness service at the Practice
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Cytology
Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
Removal of Sutures
New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
ECGs
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
Venepuncture
Hypertension Management
Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Other tasks will include
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
About us
We are a well-established, friendly, forward thinking practice, with 13,200 patients, in modern purpose built premises, with easy access, situated just off junctions 27 and 28 on the M4. We are committed to high quality patient care within a supportive and friendly healthcare team who are passionate about the continued development of our practice workforce.
Our Practice Clinical Team includes 7 GP Partners, 2 GP Registrars, 1 Pharmacist and 3 Practice Nurses. Our supporting Clinical staff consist of 2 Health Care Assistants/Phlebotomists. Our Practice also have a close working relationship with District Nurses, Health Visitors and Midwives. A Psychological health and well-being Practitioner and a Diabetes Specialist Nurse also provide clinical sessions for our patients from our premises.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified nurse to degree level
Desirable
- Trained to deliver Minor Illness clinics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Willingness and enthusiasm to develop nursing skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
GP Practice in Wales
Address
The Rogerstone Practice
Western Valley Road
Rogerstone
Newport
Gwent
NP10 9DU