- Chronic Disease management (Diabetes, COPD & Asthma)
- Routine & child immunisations
- Wound Care & dressings
- Travel vaccinations
- Cervical cytology
- Knowledge of Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF)
- Experience of working and delivering Locally Commissioned Services & Direct Enhanced Services
- Chronic Disease management (Diabetes, COPD & Asthma)
- Routine & child immunisations
- Wound Care & dressings
- Travel vaccinations
- Cervical cytology
- Knowledge of Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF)
- Experience of working and delivering Locally Commissioned Services & Direct Enhanced Services
- Implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
- Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
- Ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- Ear irrigation
- Participate in clinical audits
- Implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the Nursing Team Person Specification
- Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Recognised qualifications to diploma level or above
- Non-Medical prescriber
- Working in a primary care environment
- Working autonomously
- Knowledge of chaperone procedure
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Working as a practice nurse in a GP surgery
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong IT skills including SystemOne user skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning & organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience of audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with ability to process information accurately and effectively
- High level of integrity an loyalty
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
practice nurse - Brighton, United Kingdom - Preston Park Surgery
Description
Job summary
Are you a caring, dedicated nurse looking to make a difference in primary care?Why not join our friendly team at Preston Park Surgery. We are located in the Preston Park Area of Brighton and are an active part of the Preston Park Community Primary Care Network.
We are looking for a Practice Nurse who will play a crucial role in delivering high quality patient care, working alongside skilled professionals in a supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will be dynamic and highly motivated, preferably with general practice experience and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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About us
We are a friendly, well established and successful GPpractice located in the Preston Park area of Brighton and within easy reach of thewonderful Sussexcountryside. The area has coastal walks and many moreoutdoor attractions situated on the doorstep.
You will be joining a supportive practice with a cohesive,stable and dynamic team and at the same time enjoy a genuine professional andpersonal work life balance. We are:-
A team of 9 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs and anextended Clinical team of 1 Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, 2 Clinical Pharmacists and a phlebotomist.
A GMS practice taking a prominent role in PrestonPark Community Primary Care Network.
List size of 12,250 patients and growing
Well Organised with strong admin and management support.
System One clinical system
Close knit practice team with regular socialevents.
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Qualifications
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Desirable
Experience
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SKILLS
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Personal Qualities
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