Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives? Look no further! At School Lane Surgery, we are a vibrant and supportive practice seeking an enthusiastic Registered/Practice Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare family.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Supportive and collaborative team culture.
The chance to make a real impact in patient care.
If you're ready to join us and are interested in this role, please apply. We'd love to hear from you as soon as possible.
We do reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Main Duties of the Job
The Role As a Registered/Practice Nurse, you'll be at the forefront of delivering comprehensive general practice nursing. If you have an interest in managing asthma/respiratory patients, we want to hear from you! Training can be given. What We're Looking For
Qualified and registered Nurse. Able to undertake the full range of primary care nurse duties including immunisations and treatment room work. A positive attitude and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient-centred care. Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a harmonious team environment. This is a full-time position. About Us
School Lane Surgery is one of two large practices in Thetford, with a patient list of over 17,000. We are a friendly dynamic surgery delivering excellent care to our patients and providing a positive and supportive working environment for our staff. We have an exceptional team of Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and Allied Health Professionals who work alongside our GPs to ensure our patients receive the best care available. We are a supportive practice for Physicians Associates and medical students. We participate in research studies and are committed to providing ongoing training and progression. We are one of three practices in the Breckland Alliance Primary Care Network, a group of practices working together to deliver high quality primary care health to the populations of Thetford, Watton, and surrounding areas. Job Responsibilities
Duties will include but are not restricted to: Vaccinations and Immunisations (training available). Understand the implications of vaccination and immunisation and of the contraindications. Advise patients accordingly. Administer to children and adults immunisations following latest guidance/PGDs such as baby/child immunisation, Seasonal Flu, Pneumonia, Pertussis, Shingles, B12, Vitamin D, Zoladex, Depo-Provera Contraceptive and Antipsychotic Depot Injections. Diagnostic Testing, Screening and Health Promotion. Cervical Screening (training available). Diagnostic swabs requested by the clinical team. Agree management plans with patients and their carers as appropriate. Blood Pressure Checks/hypertension reviews. Contraceptive Pill Checks. Urinalysis. Health promotion - dietary advice, smoking advice, alcohol advice, and wellbeing advice. Venepuncture. Treatment Room. Minor Injuries. Wound care and dressings. Removal of stitches/clips. Safely use and manipulate equipment used in examination and treatments. Computer literate with practice patient record system and electronic communication systems. Safely manage hazardous biological substances including blood/urine/vomit/faeces/vaginal secretions. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers regarding treatment and progress of patients, maintaining confidentiality of all patient information. Manage issues arising from sensitive situations e.g. unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infection, child protection issues, mental health. Breaking bad news and communicating with patients with life-threatening and distressing diagnoses and the bereaved. Act as patient advocate/chaperone. Awareness and provision of evidence-based care. Physically handle patients to assess/treat in emergency situations. Administration. To make accurate records in patient notes on the computer of all consultations with patient, of procedures carried out and advice given. To carry out administrative tasks as required to organise clinics. To ensure accurate coding of records to enable the practice to maintain a high-quality service and Quality and Outcome Framework status. Training and self-development. To keep NMC registration current, including revalidation and working within NMC code of practice. Health and safety. Ensure confidentiality is maintained, that no information about a patient including both medication and personal information is disclosed to any persons other than those employed by, or attached to the practice for whom such information is relevant. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse. Experience
Experience of working within a nursing team. Experience of working in a Primary Care environment. Experience of chronic disease management (further training available). 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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The Role As a Registered/Practice Nurse, you'll be at the forefront of delivering comprehensive general practice nursing. If you have an interest in managing asthma/respiratory patients, we want to hear from you! Training can be given. What We're Looking For
Qualified and registered Nurse. Able to undertake the full range of primary care nurse duties including immunisations and treatment room work. A positive attitude and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient-centred care. Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a harmonious team environment. This is a full-time position. About Us
School Lane Surgery is one of two large practices in Thetford, with a patient list of over 17,000. We are a friendly dynamic surgery delivering excellent care to our patients and providing a positive and supportive working environment for our staff. We have an exceptional team of Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and Allied Health Professionals who work alongside our GPs to ensure our patients receive the best care available. We are a supportive practice for Physicians Associates and medical students. We participate in research studies and are committed to providing ongoing training and progression. We are one of three practices in the Breckland Alliance Primary Care Network, a group of practices working together to deliver high quality primary care health to the populations of Thetford, Watton, and surrounding areas. Job Responsibilities
Duties will include but are not restricted to: Vaccinations and Immunisations (training available). Understand the implications of vaccination and immunisation and of the contraindications. Advise patients accordingly. Administer to children and adults immunisations following latest guidance/PGDs such as baby/child immunisation, Seasonal Flu, Pneumonia, Pertussis, Shingles, B12, Vitamin D, Zoladex, Depo-Provera Contraceptive and Antipsychotic Depot Injections. Diagnostic Testing, Screening and Health Promotion. Cervical Screening (training available). Diagnostic swabs requested by the clinical team. Agree management plans with patients and their carers as appropriate. Blood Pressure Checks/hypertension reviews. Contraceptive Pill Checks. Urinalysis. Health promotion - dietary advice, smoking advice, alcohol advice, and wellbeing advice. Venepuncture. Treatment Room. Minor Injuries. Wound care and dressings. Removal of stitches/clips. Safely use and manipulate equipment used in examination and treatments. Computer literate with practice patient record system and electronic communication systems. Safely manage hazardous biological substances including blood/urine/vomit/faeces/vaginal secretions. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers regarding treatment and progress of patients, maintaining confidentiality of all patient information. Manage issues arising from sensitive situations e.g. unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infection, child protection issues, mental health. Breaking bad news and communicating with patients with life-threatening and distressing diagnoses and the bereaved. Act as patient advocate/chaperone. Awareness and provision of evidence-based care. Physically handle patients to assess/treat in emergency situations. Administration. To make accurate records in patient notes on the computer of all consultations with patient, of procedures carried out and advice given. To carry out administrative tasks as required to organise clinics. To ensure accurate coding of records to enable the practice to maintain a high-quality service and Quality and Outcome Framework status. Training and self-development. To keep NMC registration current, including revalidation and working within NMC code of practice. Health and safety. Ensure confidentiality is maintained, that no information about a patient including both medication and personal information is disclosed to any persons other than those employed by, or attached to the practice for whom such information is relevant. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse. Experience
Experience of working within a nursing team. Experience of working in a Primary Care environment. Experience of chronic disease management (further training available). 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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