An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our 12,200 patient clinical team at Moseley Avenue Surgery based in Coventry. We are seeking an enthusiastic, pro-active and autonomous practitioner to work within the Nursing team. If you are looking for a job that offers great variety working within a large friendly team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The post will be full time for a period of 12 months. Pay range: £15-£20 per hour depending on experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver evidence-based care within their professional competence and manage the care of patients with long term health conditions in addition to providing all aspects of nursing duties including wound care, vaccination, cervical cytology screening and health promotion. Experience in the following areas would be advantageous: Childhood immunisations Cervical screening Chronic disease management (COPD, Asthma & Diabetes) Contraception and HRT Wound care About us
Moseley Avenue Surgery is based in Coundon, Coventry. As a practice, we take great pride in having served Coundon and surrounding areas for over 80 years caring for our patient population of over 12,000. We are a teaching practice for Doctors and medical students in placement. Job responsibilities
Main Duties The post holder will deliver evidence-based care within their professional competence and manage the care of patients with long term health conditions in addition to providing all aspects of nursing duties including wound care, vaccination, cervical cytology screening and health promotion. Experience in the following areas would be advantageous: Childhood immunisations Cervical screening Chronic disease management (COPD, Asthma and Diabetes) Contraception and HRT Wound care A willingness to train in the identified areas is essential for the right candidate if no previous experience. A basic knowledge of IT is essential. Previous use of EMIS would be an advantage; however, full training will be given. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this position. Key Responsibilities Managing long term conditions within competence. Working collaboratively with general practitioners to provide the highest level of care. Assessing, evaluating and monitoring treatment plans for chronic disease management. Be competent and up to date with cervical cytology screening, childhood immunisations, contraception management and all aspects of immunisations and vaccinations. Be proactive in promoting a healthy lifestyle and care navigate to appropriate services. Advise on foreign travel and administering travel vaccinations. Wound care management. Ensure infection control procedures and policies are followed and kept current. Participate in practice audits, development plans and meetings. Maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct. Promote own continuous professional development. Any other reasonable duties that may be required on occasion. Person Specification
Experience
Interpersonal skills Time Management Ability to work unsupervised in the Treatment Room Knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of Patient Group Directives and associated policies Knowledge and understanding of long term conditions Knowledge and understanding of acute illness Qualifications
RGN Current NMC registration Accredited training in chronic disease management Accredited training in contraception and sexual health Compression and complex wound 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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The post holder will deliver evidence-based care within their professional competence and manage the care of patients with long term health conditions in addition to providing all aspects of nursing duties including wound care, vaccination, cervical cytology screening and health promotion. Experience in the following areas would be advantageous: Childhood immunisations Cervical screening Chronic disease management (COPD, Asthma & Diabetes) Contraception and HRT Wound care About us
Moseley Avenue Surgery is based in Coundon, Coventry. As a practice, we take great pride in having served Coundon and surrounding areas for over 80 years caring for our patient population of over 12,000. We are a teaching practice for Doctors and medical students in placement. Job responsibilities
Main Duties The post holder will deliver evidence-based care within their professional competence and manage the care of patients with long term health conditions in addition to providing all aspects of nursing duties including wound care, vaccination, cervical cytology screening and health promotion. Experience in the following areas would be advantageous: Childhood immunisations Cervical screening Chronic disease management (COPD, Asthma and Diabetes) Contraception and HRT Wound care A willingness to train in the identified areas is essential for the right candidate if no previous experience. A basic knowledge of IT is essential. Previous use of EMIS would be an advantage; however, full training will be given. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this position. Key Responsibilities Managing long term conditions within competence. Working collaboratively with general practitioners to provide the highest level of care. Assessing, evaluating and monitoring treatment plans for chronic disease management. Be competent and up to date with cervical cytology screening, childhood immunisations, contraception management and all aspects of immunisations and vaccinations. Be proactive in promoting a healthy lifestyle and care navigate to appropriate services. Advise on foreign travel and administering travel vaccinations. Wound care management. Ensure infection control procedures and policies are followed and kept current. Participate in practice audits, development plans and meetings. Maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct. Promote own continuous professional development. Any other reasonable duties that may be required on occasion. Person Specification
Experience
Interpersonal skills Time Management Ability to work unsupervised in the Treatment Room Knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of Patient Group Directives and associated policies Knowledge and understanding of long term conditions Knowledge and understanding of acute illness Qualifications
RGN Current NMC registration Accredited training in chronic disease management Accredited training in contraception and sexual health Compression and complex wound 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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