PRACTICE NURSE
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £25 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 September 2024 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B1 3AL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | A4973-24-0000 |
Summary
Duties and Responsibilities Clinical 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 vaccination schedule Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations Treat patients with minor injuries Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs Act as chaperone when required Undertake health promotion to help educate patients Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests To act as Infection Control Lead at the practice Administration To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans Responsible for ordering, checking vaccinations levels and expiry dates of stock. Ensure emergency trolley and home visit bag are checked and all equipment and stock is up-to-date. General To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time