Practice Nurse - Primary Care
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Sherborne, DT9 4DL |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A1207-25-0004 |
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Job summary: The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of practice. Job responsibilities: A fully qualified practice nurse will be competent in delivering the following services. It is recognised that they might not yet have all these skills and as such training will be given as appropriate however a diploma in diabetes management is an essential requirement. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs Cytology Wound care /Leg ulcer management /Doppler Removal of Sutures/clips New Patient Checks/Urinalysis Travel Clinic Childhood Immunisations ECGs INRs Venepuncture Hypertension Management Ear care/syringing Routine immunisations Smoke cessation Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and IUCD/Implant fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Interest in management of one or more of the following long-term conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension COPD Support the Nurse Clinical Lead and Senior Nurse by developing clinical leadership in some areas with agreement by the Nurse Clinical Lead Create and add to care plans for patients with certain conditions such as leg ulcers, diabetes, asthma, avoiding unplanned admissions, dementia etc. Documenting all consultations and onward referrals appropriately within the clinical system. Following Safeguarding Adult and Child procedures as required including contributing to case conferences or documentation if required. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate Ensure that medical records are completed at time of consultation and are accurate and that confidentiality is respected in line with surgery policy Other tasks will include: Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs. Ensure cleaning rotas are completed and signed for on a daily/weekly/monthly basis as per cleaning schedules. Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by partners and Practice Manager Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Ordering of stock for nursing requirements as agreed within the nursing team Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise GP(s) of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. These may be on days you do not normally work, however you are expected to attend and will be paid overtime. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post