Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems

Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccine schedule

Treat patients with minor injuries

Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services

Undertake health promotion to help educate patients and assess problems presented opportunistically by patients

Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests

Take ECGs

Simple wound management

Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including; vaccinations and medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection.

Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines

Ensure infection control and cold chain guidelines are maintained.

Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including Safeguarding Children

Assist with the management of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, sterilisation and emergency equipment.

To maintain accurate patient records and document consultations according to NMC guidelines

To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Adhere to all Practice policies including those relating to Health and Safety.

Report all untoward incidents and/or accidents

Within the scope of the role contribute to and support new ways of working within the team

Follow policies and procedures within own role

Regularly attend and contribute to team meetings.

Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Qualification
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Cervical cytology qualification
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development
• Accredited training in chronic disease management

Experience

Essential

• Experience of consulting with patients
• Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Up to date training in Childhood immunisations
• Chronic disease management
• Health promotion

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent customer service and organisational skills
• Good communicator
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Team player, approachable

Desirable

• Problem solving
• Adaptable, innovative, forward thinking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

BRYNHYFRYD MEDICAL CENTRE

Address

499 Llangyfelach Road

Brynhyfryd

Swansea

SA5 9EA

Employer's website

https://www.brynhyfrydmedicalcentre.wales.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)