Practice Nurse - Tamworth, United Kingdom - The Hollies Medical Practice

    The Hollies Medical Practice
    The Hollies Medical Practice Tamworth, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

    We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Practice Nurse to join our busy team at the Hollies Medical Practice in Tamworth.

    The Hollies has approximately 16000 registered patients. Our clinical team consists of 10 GPs, a senior practice nurse, 4 practice nurses, 3 healthcare assistants, 1 nursing associate, 3 clinical pharmacists and a pharmacy technician. As a training practice, we also regularly have GP registrars and medical students working at the practice. We all work together to provide a high standard of care to our patients.

    Main duties of the job

    The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. They will support the delivery of the following services to patients:

  • Providing general advice regarding health care and minor ailments
  • Chronic disease and management of long term conditions, such as COPD and Diabetes
  • Immunisations
  • Cytology
  • Ear care
  • Venepuncture

    • The practice uses EMIS Web, and although experience in using this system is desirable training will be provided.

    Applicants must hold a current NMC registration and be committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

    About us

    (30 hours - Monday and Wednesday: - pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - , occasional Saturday mornings 9-12 as overtime

    Benefits of this post include:

    NHS pension schemeNMC fees paid by the practice

    Employee assistance programme

    Uniform

    Practice sick pay scheme following probationary period

    Annual leave - 25 days plus bank holidays increasing to 27 days after 5 years service and 30 days after 10 years

    Study leave : 5 days

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    To provide general and specific health screening to the practice population, in line with agreed protocols and reference to the General Practitioner, where necessary.

    Advise patients regarding general health care and minor ailments, in person and on the telephone

    Devise and implement a programme of nursing care based on individual patient need, in conjunction with the patient.

    Be responsible for managing clinics and carryingout associated tasks including the following: Cytology, travel vaccinations, ECGs,Spirometry, peak flow readings, venepuncture, management of long termconditions, ear syringing, childhood immunisations, chaperoningpatients who are being examined by another clinician, urine testing, dietaryadvice, anaphylaxis and CPR.

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of managing patients with chronic diseases

    • Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
  • Experience of using clinical IT systems

    • Personal qualities

    Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure and remain calm
  • Ability to manage time effecdtively

    • Desirable

  • Adaptable to change
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the practice

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • RGN
  • Practice nursing experience
  • Cytology
  • Childhood immunisations
  • Chronic disease management

    • Desirable

  • Travel immunisations
  • Spirometry
  • Ear care
  • Cryotherapy