An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time experienced Practice Nurse. Come and join our supportive Clinical Team and work at our fantastic medical centre - Enjoy General Practice!
Are you highly motivated, passionate, and committed? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to become a part of our team.
Attenborough Surgery is a long-established, award-winning, forward-thinking GP practice. We have a practice list size of approximately 33,000 patients and are based over 4 surgery sites within 15 minutes drive of each other, serving the population of Bushey and Watford. We are less than 5 minutes drive from Junction 5 of the M1. We are a single practice Primary Care Network and a well-established training practice, respected for our collaborative working, training, teaching, and personal development.
Work Location:
Bushey and our other branch sites Informal visits are welcome. Please email
karen.haines@nhs.net
to arrange. Successful candidates will be contacted, and the interview date will be confirmed. Main duties of the job
Applicants must have current UK professional registration with the NMC. Chronic disease management - Diabetes, COPD, Asthma Cytology - Smears Seasonal and General vaccinations Baby Immunisations General treatment room skills such as bloods and dressings About us
We are an award-winning, large practice with GP registrars and medical students, as well as in-house teaching. We have a team of first contact physiotherapists, pharmacists, and dietitians, as well as an award-winning team of mental health workers. You would be working across our sites which are all within 15 minutes drive of each other around Watford and all use the same EMIS IT system. Our main surgery site in Bushey is a brand new purpose-built medical centre. Easy access from Hertfordshire or North London - 5 mins from Junction 5 of the M1. www.attenboroughsurgery.co.uk Job responsibilities
Job Summary: Working under the supervision of the Senior Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the Practitioners Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Duties and Responsibilities:
Phlebotomy Maintenance of clinical equipment Surgical equipment re-stocking and stock rotation Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations Providing a smoking cessation advice service to practice patients Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Immunisations, influenza, Pneumococcal and B12 Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients’ health and well-being Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Taking samples for the purpose of cervical screening. Provide an anti-coagulation clinic monitoring service, therapy having been initiated and stabilised in secondary care. Cervical Cytology Personal/Professional Development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients’ needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication:
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services:
The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not restrictive or definitive. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current UK professional registration with the NMC Registered General Nurse Recognised qualification to diploma level or above A demonstrable commitment to professional development Experience
Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice Experience of EMIS clinical system (an advantage) Experience of Microsoft Office software Qualities/Attributes
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure Able to work in a changing environment Able to use own initiative Car driver to travel between sites Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times 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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Bushey and our other branch sites Informal visits are welcome. Please email
karen.haines@nhs.net
to arrange. Successful candidates will be contacted, and the interview date will be confirmed. Main duties of the job
Applicants must have current UK professional registration with the NMC. Chronic disease management - Diabetes, COPD, Asthma Cytology - Smears Seasonal and General vaccinations Baby Immunisations General treatment room skills such as bloods and dressings About us
We are an award-winning, large practice with GP registrars and medical students, as well as in-house teaching. We have a team of first contact physiotherapists, pharmacists, and dietitians, as well as an award-winning team of mental health workers. You would be working across our sites which are all within 15 minutes drive of each other around Watford and all use the same EMIS IT system. Our main surgery site in Bushey is a brand new purpose-built medical centre. Easy access from Hertfordshire or North London - 5 mins from Junction 5 of the M1. www.attenboroughsurgery.co.uk Job responsibilities
Job Summary: Working under the supervision of the Senior Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the Practitioners Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Duties and Responsibilities:
Phlebotomy Maintenance of clinical equipment Surgical equipment re-stocking and stock rotation Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations Providing a smoking cessation advice service to practice patients Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Immunisations, influenza, Pneumococcal and B12 Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients’ health and well-being Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Taking samples for the purpose of cervical screening. Provide an anti-coagulation clinic monitoring service, therapy having been initiated and stabilised in secondary care. Cervical Cytology Personal/Professional Development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients’ needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication:
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services:
The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not restrictive or definitive. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current UK professional registration with the NMC Registered General Nurse Recognised qualification to diploma level or above A demonstrable commitment to professional development Experience
Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice Experience of EMIS clinical system (an advantage) Experience of Microsoft Office software Qualities/Attributes
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure Able to work in a changing environment Able to use own initiative Car driver to travel between sites Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times 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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