Practice Nurse - Huddersfield, United Kingdom - Nook Surgery

Description

Job summary

Are you a motivated and enthusiasticPractice Nurse with experience in Primary Care?

If you are a Practice Nurse lookingfor an exciting new opportunity within a forward-thinking environment, thenthis may be the role for you.

We are looking to welcome an experienced, Practice Nurse into our practice to assess, plan,develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for our patients. You could be working across the 4 practices we own in close vicinity to one another;

Main duties of the job

Chronic Disease Management/Long Term Conditions withinthe clinic setting

Health Promotion

To collaborate with and enable clients and other membersof the primary health care

Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness

Treatment of minor injuries

LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative work

Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations

Travel health advice and vaccinations

Menopause and HRT consultations

Smoking Cessation

Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis in Pregnancyvaccinations

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture,swabs

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

About us

Our Vision

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

Our Philosophy

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

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

Our Mission

We are committed as primary healthcare professionals tohelp our patients resume their lifelong pursuit of both physical/mental healthand well-being.

Patient Centred Care

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

High Quality

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

Staff Development

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

Job responsibilities

Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness

Wound care / ulcer care Treatment of minor injuries

Removal of Sutures

New Patient Medicals / Urinalysis / BP checks

ECGs

COPD / Asthma / Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry

LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative work

Ear irrigation

Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations

Travel health advice and vaccinations

Menopause and HRT consultations

Smoking Cessation

Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis in Pregnancyvaccinations

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate whoare being examined by another clinician

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture,swabs

Experience in Diabetes / Coronary Heart Disease

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPsas appropriate

Ordering of vaccinations and equipment to maintain stocklevels

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accuraterecords

A duty to advise colleagues of potential problems orerrors within the range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings whenrequired

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Experience

Essential

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable