Practice Nurse

• Chronic disease management - Including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD.
• Cytology.
• Wound care / ulcer care.
• Removal of sutures / Staples.
• Urinalysis.
• Venepuncture.
• Blood pressure measurements.
• Routine Immunisations.
• Childhood Immunisations.
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
• Assisting clinicians with minor surgery and coil fittings.
• Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs.
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate.

• Clean and sterilise equipment.
• Maintaining GP and nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required.
• Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms.
• work in collaboration with the Lead IPC Nurse to ensure effective infection prevention and control practices are implemented and maintained.
• 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 the range of assigned tasks.
• Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
• On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits.

• Supportive Partners and Salaried GPs: Work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration and teamwork.
• Diverse Mix of Professionals: Our Team includes, GP's, PA's, ACP's, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technician, Triage Nurse, Practice Nurse, HCA's.
• Long-Standing Admin Team: benefiting from a smooth functioning admin system that allows you to focus on patient care.
• Pharmacy team Support: Access reliable and comprehensive pharmacy support to enhance patient treatment plans.
• Excellent Triage System: Benefit from a streamlined triage process that ensures continuity of care and efficient management.
• Training Practice: Contribute to the development of future medical professionals by being part of our training practice, mentoring GP registrars, and medical students.
• Support for Junior Team Members: Experience a nurturing environment that prioritises the growth and well-being of all team members.
• Well-being / team activities: We are a Better Health at Work [BHAW] practice and often take team walks at lunchtime, share healthy eating recipes and have practice challenges such as 'most steps in 1 week!' We also like to socialise together outside of working hours.
• Visit us: We invite you to meet us, experience our practice first-hand, and see the positive impact we make on our patients' lives.

Essential

• Significant experience as a Practice Nurse in a primary care setting.
• Chronic disease management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma)
• Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Infection prevention and control measures
• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• Venepuncture
• Working under PGDs and associated policy
• Working autonomously