Practice Nurse - Huddersfield, United Kingdom - Lockwood Surgery

    Lockwood Surgery
    Lockwood Surgery Huddersfield, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

    All our surgeries in Huddersfield are undergoing a period of transition and we are currently developing smarter ways ofworking which includes reorganising teams to embrace and encourage talent.

    If you are enthusiastic about change,then we want you to join our team.

    We are looking for a friendly andvibrant General Practice Nurse to join our well-established nursing team.

    You will be NMC registered and willshare in the usual distribution of work across our nurse team.

    Main duties of the job

  • Chronic Disease Management/Long TermConditions within the clinic setting
  • Health Promotion
  • To collaborate with and enable clients andother members of the primary health care
  • Cervical cytology & teaching breastawareness
  • Treatment of minor injuries
  • LES/DES/QOF related clinical andadministrative work
  • Routine immunisations / Childhoodimmunisations
  • Travel health advice and vaccinations
  • Menopause and HRT consultations
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis inPregnancy vaccinations
  • Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coilfittings
  • Requesting pathology tests, for example urineculture, swabs
  • Any other delegated duties appropriate to thepost

    • About us

    About Us

    Our Vision

    To have Practices that deliver outstanding primary care in line with our patients needs and at the highest level of customer satisfaction. As a practice wed like to attract, reward and retain highly skilled staff and help them grow in their careers to the best of our ability.

    Our Philosophy

    Our surgeries strive to maintain environments which is welcoming, caring and accessible to all our patients. We aim to treat all our patients fairly and equally, with dignity and respect.

    By working in partnership with our patients we strive to provide an outstanding standard of holistic primary medical care that is highly effective, efficient and safe for all our patients. We take pride in our work and have a no blame but supportive policy to create a friendly working environment.

    Our Mission

    We are committed as primary healthcare professionals to help our patients resume their lifelong pursuit of both physical/mental health and well-being.

    Patient Centred Care

    We aspire to provide a holistic approach to care, empowering our patients during consultations to actively be involved in decision making.

    High Quality

    We aim to deliver effective and efficient healthcare in line with the CQC and by embracing new technologies.

    Staff Development

    We aim to maintain a supportive, fulfilling and rewarding working environment for all our staff. We encourage personal development and value their feedback and contributions.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • Cervical cytology & teachingbreast awareness
  • Woundcare / ulcer care Treatmentof minor injuries
  • Removalof Sutures
  • NewPatient Medicals / Urinalysis / BP checks
  • ECGs
  • COPD/ Asthma / Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry
  • LES/DES/QOFrelated clinical and administrative work
  • Earirrigation
  • Routineimmunisations / Childhood immunisations
  • Travelhealth advice and vaccinations
  • Menopauseand HRT consultations
  • SmokingCessation
  • Flu,Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis in Pregnancy vaccinations
  • Chaperoning and assisting patientswhere appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
  • AssistingGPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
  • Requestingpathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
  • Experiencein Diabetes / Coronary Heart Disease
  • Followingagreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
  • Orderingof vaccinations and equipment to maintain stock levels
  • Participationin administrative systems in the Practice
  • Atall times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
  • A duty to advise colleagues ofpotential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
  • Attendand participate in any Practice meetings when required
  • Anyother delegated duties appropriate to the post
    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Registered General Nurse (diploma or degree level)

    • Desirable

  • Qualifications and Experience in: - Cervical Screening, Childhood Immunisations, Asthma, Diabetes, Health Promotion, Heart Disease and Travel Advice

    • Knowledge and Skills

    Essential

  • Car driver with clean licence Able to work at the desired times. Flexible and able to cover for colleague absence through sickness, annual leave or study leave. Experience of primary care
  • Experience and competent in General Treatment Room Duties Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Practice Experience of dealing with the public/patients
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
  • Able to work under pressure Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Willingness and enthusiasm to developing nursing skills. Able to work in a changing environment

    • Desirable

  • Practice Nurse Qualification/Experience. Experience in Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, CKD, Stroke, Hypertension). Current (within the last 12 months) emergency resuscitation training certificate. Experience of Systemone Clinical System