Rother House Medical Centre is a dynamic, forward-thinking 8 partner practice with a large friendly team looking after over 17,000 patients. We are driven to provide the highest quality care within the available resources.
Our nursing team is an integral part of our team taking the lead on QOF and Chronic Disease Management.
Main duties of the job
Wound care, dressings and removal of sutures
ECGs both routine and emergency
Venepuncture and BP measurements
Undertake NHS Health Checks or lifestyle checks after appropriate training
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Administer B12 injections and annual influenza vaccinations following appropriate training and annual updates under PSDs signed by GPs
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and routine tasks related to patient care
Participate in other developmental roles as they are introduced with appropriate training and support
Other treatment room duties
About us Rother House Medical Centre is based in the centre of the popular tourist town of Stratford-on-Avon. It is situated within walking distance of many local amenities. The team is friendly and supportive, with social events during the year. The culture is very much patient-focused with a strong emphasis on both independent and team working. Staff are supported and encouraged to develop areas of special interest as required by the service.
Job responsibilities
Undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurse and General Practitioners.
Assist at clinics ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress.
Provide phlebotomy services for patients as required.
Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Test and record clinical specimens.
Provide assistance in minor operations ensuring patient care by chaperoning.
Take and prepare pathology samples.
Undertake ECG and Spirometry testing.
Assist with the provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and the over 75s.
Carry out routine patient dressings in accordance with practice guidelines.
Collect clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal.
Ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system.
Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges, and cupboards.
Check and record medical supplies on receipt.
Receive telephone messages in the treatment room, recording and transmitting accordingly.
Develop and maintain the themed notice boards within the practice.
Input information onto the Practice clinical system.
Use the Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall.
Ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use.
Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.
Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.
Person Specification Knowledge and skills
Experience in nursing care
Primary care experience
Qualifications
GCSE in English and Maths (grade A-C)
GCSE Science (Grade A-C)
Qualified in Phlebotomy
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.
Part-time, Flexible working, Annualised hours
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Our nursing team is an integral part of our team taking the lead on QOF and Chronic Disease Management.
Main duties of the job
Wound care, dressings and removal of sutures
ECGs both routine and emergency
Venepuncture and BP measurements
Undertake NHS Health Checks or lifestyle checks after appropriate training
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Administer B12 injections and annual influenza vaccinations following appropriate training and annual updates under PSDs signed by GPs
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and routine tasks related to patient care
Participate in other developmental roles as they are introduced with appropriate training and support
Other treatment room duties
About us Rother House Medical Centre is based in the centre of the popular tourist town of Stratford-on-Avon. It is situated within walking distance of many local amenities. The team is friendly and supportive, with social events during the year. The culture is very much patient-focused with a strong emphasis on both independent and team working. Staff are supported and encouraged to develop areas of special interest as required by the service.
Job responsibilities
Undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurse and General Practitioners.
Assist at clinics ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress.
Provide phlebotomy services for patients as required.
Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Test and record clinical specimens.
Provide assistance in minor operations ensuring patient care by chaperoning.
Take and prepare pathology samples.
Undertake ECG and Spirometry testing.
Assist with the provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and the over 75s.
Carry out routine patient dressings in accordance with practice guidelines.
Collect clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal.
Ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system.
Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges, and cupboards.
Check and record medical supplies on receipt.
Receive telephone messages in the treatment room, recording and transmitting accordingly.
Develop and maintain the themed notice boards within the practice.
Input information onto the Practice clinical system.
Use the Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall.
Ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use.
Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.
Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.
Person Specification Knowledge and skills
Experience in nursing care
Primary care experience
Qualifications
GCSE in English and Maths (grade A-C)
GCSE Science (Grade A-C)
Qualified in Phlebotomy
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.
Part-time, Flexible working, Annualised hours
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