Practice Nurse

The role needs to be worked

flexibly in line with the practice opening hours (these may change).

Will work

collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients,

support the delivery of the Quality & Outcomes Framework (QoF) and any

other performance monitoring systems.

You may be requested to

undertake duties/tasks that have not been identified in this job description

these will be discussed prior to undertaking them.

in and perform routine tasks relating to patient care. Undertake

and promote cervical cytology. Provide

a comprehensive family planning service and sexual health service. Undertake

Spirometry and have undertaken relevant training. Manage

newly diagnosed patients with Asthma, COPD & Diabetes.

Chronic disease management and prevention Asthma, COPD, Diabetes,

Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, IHD, Stroke, LD.

wound care using aseptic technique and general wound care.

opportunistic screening of BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, glucose

monitoring and smoking status.

injections under an individual prescription or patient group direction

a holistic approach to travel health including comprehensive advice for

patients prior to travel.

ear syringing.

in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Health and Child Protection, including immunisations.

health and well-being, through the use of health promotion, health education,

screening and therapeutic communication skills.

and use social prescribing teams.

undertake home visits.

clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate

terminology, technology and format.

monitoring if agreed by a shared care protocol.

infection control measures, including audits and annual reports.

Brinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre is a well-established, three-partner PMS (Personal Medical Services) training practice that has proudly served the local community for over 50 years. We provide high-quality, patient-focused care supported by a dedicated team of salaried GPs, Physician Associates, nurses and administrative staff.

We are an 10000 plus patient practice, High QOF achievers, Supportive and collaborative working environment, Excellent nursing, management, and administrative support, Active in the teaching and supervision of: Undergraduate medical students, Physician Associate trainees Pre-registration pharmacists.

Clinical system: System One

Qualifications

Essential: - Nursing & Midwifery NMC Registered; - Qualified to undertake Cytology

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working as a Practice Nurse

Desirable: - Previously worked in a General Practice setting undertaking long terms conditions i.e Diabetes, COPD, Asthma etc