General Practice Nurse (Maternity Cover)
We are looking to recruit a cheerful, enthusiastic experienced
Practice Nurse
on a fixed term contract to join our friendly team here at
Bridge House Medical Centre
in
Stratford upon Avon . We would like you to provide general nursing services to the practice population including treatment, screening, and advice according to practice policy and protocols within the professional competence of the post holder. Ideally, you would have some experience in managing patients with diabetes but this is not essential. The postholder will always work within the Code of Conduct as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. We can offer you a competitive salary with options of overtime in our Extended Access Clinics on Saturdays or Tuesday evenings. Family-friendly flexibility where at all possible within the limitations of the role. Full support from an experienced close-knit clinical team who want to welcome you and help you thrive, with great opportunities for career progression. Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme. Main Duties of the Job
Treatment Room Responsibilities Women's health care including contraception and cervical cytology Removal of sutures/clips Wound management including compression therapy Routine injections and immunisations Health promotion Health screening Undertaking planned and opportunistic tests and investigations at the request of other members of the clinical team Assisting with minor surgery This list is not exhaustive. About Us
You would be working alongside another highly experienced Practice Nurse and HCA. The wider team benefits from two Advanced Nurse Practitioners, as well as a Clinical Pharmacist, Physio, Social Prescribers, and Wellbeing Coach, as well as a large clinical team of GPs who are forward-thinking with diverse interests. Our patients tend to have been registered with us for many years and have enjoyed continuity of nursing care at our surgery. Job Responsibilities
Maintain patient confidentiality and work within practice guidelines and protocols at all times Demonstrate clinical excellence in practice nursing, adhering to national and local policies/guidelines/protocols and Patient Group Directives (PGDs) Initiate and arrange a methodical assessment of patient and service needs Work within an integrated and multidisciplinary team environment using appropriate referral pathways Be aware of health and safety issues affecting staff, patients, and visitors and keep up to date with health and safety training Decide on appropriate wound dressing for individual patients in line with practice policy and in accordance with practice formulary Maintain and record accurate patient records on the computer Assist and chaperone GPs, when necessary, with the examination and treatment of patients Person Specification
Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced, qualified Practice Nurse who has previously worked in a GP surgery or similar environment. You must maintain current membership of a professional organisation, e.g., RCN with a valid NMC pin. The ability to remain calm under pressure and think logically, whilst having an understanding and sympathetic nature is essential. We use EMIS as our clinical IT system and previous experience of this would be an advantage. Diabetes Management 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.
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We are looking to recruit a cheerful, enthusiastic experienced
Practice Nurse
on a fixed term contract to join our friendly team here at
Bridge House Medical Centre
in
Stratford upon Avon . We would like you to provide general nursing services to the practice population including treatment, screening, and advice according to practice policy and protocols within the professional competence of the post holder. Ideally, you would have some experience in managing patients with diabetes but this is not essential. The postholder will always work within the Code of Conduct as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. We can offer you a competitive salary with options of overtime in our Extended Access Clinics on Saturdays or Tuesday evenings. Family-friendly flexibility where at all possible within the limitations of the role. Full support from an experienced close-knit clinical team who want to welcome you and help you thrive, with great opportunities for career progression. Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme. Main Duties of the Job
Treatment Room Responsibilities Women's health care including contraception and cervical cytology Removal of sutures/clips Wound management including compression therapy Routine injections and immunisations Health promotion Health screening Undertaking planned and opportunistic tests and investigations at the request of other members of the clinical team Assisting with minor surgery This list is not exhaustive. About Us
You would be working alongside another highly experienced Practice Nurse and HCA. The wider team benefits from two Advanced Nurse Practitioners, as well as a Clinical Pharmacist, Physio, Social Prescribers, and Wellbeing Coach, as well as a large clinical team of GPs who are forward-thinking with diverse interests. Our patients tend to have been registered with us for many years and have enjoyed continuity of nursing care at our surgery. Job Responsibilities
Maintain patient confidentiality and work within practice guidelines and protocols at all times Demonstrate clinical excellence in practice nursing, adhering to national and local policies/guidelines/protocols and Patient Group Directives (PGDs) Initiate and arrange a methodical assessment of patient and service needs Work within an integrated and multidisciplinary team environment using appropriate referral pathways Be aware of health and safety issues affecting staff, patients, and visitors and keep up to date with health and safety training Decide on appropriate wound dressing for individual patients in line with practice policy and in accordance with practice formulary Maintain and record accurate patient records on the computer Assist and chaperone GPs, when necessary, with the examination and treatment of patients Person Specification
Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced, qualified Practice Nurse who has previously worked in a GP surgery or similar environment. You must maintain current membership of a professional organisation, e.g., RCN with a valid NMC pin. The ability to remain calm under pressure and think logically, whilst having an understanding and sympathetic nature is essential. We use EMIS as our clinical IT system and previous experience of this would be an advantage. Diabetes Management 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.
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