Practice Nurse

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Mill Road Surgery Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. We are a high-achieving and busy GP training practice, working over two sites.

Working within a nursing team to provide excellent and safe patient care.

The applicant must be a qualified nurse. Experience in a primary care setting is preferable but not essential. They must be able to work in a changing environment.

Main duties of the job

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cervical cytology
2. Wound care and ulcer care
3. Removal of sutures
4. Urinalysis
5. ECGs
6. Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
7. Venepuncture
8. Chaperoning
9. Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
10. Requesting pathology tests, for example, urine culture and swabs
11. NHS Health Checks
12. Potential extended hours, e.g., Flu Clinics
13. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent, or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
14. Deliver opportunistic health promotion
15. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, on medication regimens
16. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy living and encourage principles of self-care
17. Assess and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds
18. Support and advise women requesting information
19. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations
20. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
21. Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients
22. Undertake home visits if required
23. Infection Control

About us

We are a high-achieving, busy, and enthusiastic GP training practice, with 3 Partners and 4 salaried GPs working over two sites.

Job responsibilities

Working within a nursing team to provide excellent and safe patient care. Will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring long-term conditions, health prevention, and screening activities. Will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Valid NMC Registration
• Right to work within the UK
• General Practice experience (1 year)

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.