Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly,supportive team.
This is a full time role but a job share would be considered.
Our clinical system is EMIS Web. We use Docman, DXS and other clinical applications to support our clinical system.
We are a 6 GP Partner, 2 salaried GP training practice based
in Dartford with excellent travel links to the A2/M2, M25 and A20/M20 with parking onsite.
Main duties of the job
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of the practice.
The range of duties include but are not limited to:
- Cervical
cytology
- Childhood
immunisations
- Dressings
and wound care
- Travel
vaccinations
- Chronic
disease monitoring
- Family
planning
Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be
able to work independently and as part of a team.
About us
We are a 6 GP partner and 2 salaried GP Training practice supported by a multi skilled team including clinical pharmacists, paramedics, physiotherapist and additional PCN roles.
We are part of Dartford MODEL PCN working closely with our PCN practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities:
Assist in and perform routine
tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs
Interest in Respiratory Disease (Asthma/COPD)
Interest in Diabetes or
Coronary Heart Disease (desirable)
Cytology
Wound care / Ulcer care/Doppler/
compression bandaging
Travel Health
Removal of Sutures
ECGs
Venepuncture
Ear syringing
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
Following agreed clinical
protocols with referral to GPs and other services as appropriate
Other tasks will include
- Maintain general tidiness and
cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms, including stocking and rotating
items as required
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment
used by the nurses
- Participation in administrative
systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a
need to maintain accurate records
- Attend and participate in any
Practice meetings when required
- Any other delegated duties
appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
Desirable
- Relevant nursing/health degree, Mentor/teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Primary Care
-
- Management of long-term conditions,wound care,cytology and child immunisations.
- Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP 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
Dr C.J. Shimmins & Partners
Address
Pilgrims Way
Dartford
DA1 1QY