Practice Nurse

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of

clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion,

chronic disease management, well women and well man clinics, as well as

actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery

of clinical policy and procedure.

They will also carry our routine treatments in general

clinic such as, Wound Management, ECGs, Smears, Screenings and Imms.

To provide clinical nursing service and support to other

professionals and to patients of the practice including treatment, screening,

chronic disease management/QOF and advice within the professional competence of

the post holder. Support and work effectively within the clinical team.

All duties will be carried out in accordance with the NMC

Code of Professional Conduct and with regard to the various practice protocols.

The nurse is part of a nursing team responsible for ensuring that the practice

provides an optimum service of nursing care relevant to the practice

population.

At The Oaks Medical Centre we have 64 members of staff

which include GP's,Nurses, Paramedics, Physicians Associates, Management Team,

Receptionist, Prescribers, Data and Admin team and Secretary teams.

We are also part of KEN PCN, meaning we also have PCN

staff working here such as, physician associates, care coordinators etc.

We follow the 4 values at The Oaks: Caring, Accountable,

Supporting and Honest.

Along with following our Mission and Vision statements.

Mission Statement: To strengthen the health of our

community by providing accessible, compassionate and quality healthcare.

Vision Statement: To be the healthcare organisation of

choice for out patients, delivering exceptional care through innovative

partnerships resulting in healthier communities.

Experience

Desirable: - Working with SystemOne

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse; - CPR trained

Desirable: - Post graduate diploma or degree (chronic disease management); - Family planning qualification; - Nurse prescriber

Knowledge and skills

Desirable: - Knowledge of SystemOne and Read Coding; - Strong IT Skills; - Effective utilise resources