Practice Nurse

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practice nurse to join our friendly, seaside practice. We are looking for a practice nurse with Primary care experience. The role includes the usual practice nurse duties such as smear taking, wound care, vaccinations, pill checks and long-term condition reviews.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake cytology and action results appropriately
• Routine acute wound care
• Care of chronic wounds, pressure and leg ulcers
• Removal of Sutures/Staples
• Urinalysis for both acute and chronic conditions
• Family planning contraception
• Hormone Replacement Treatment monitoring
• ECGs both acute and routine as required
• Peak Flow Readings
• Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes)
• Hypertension Management 24hr Blood Pressure Monitoring and blood pressure checks in clinic
• Ear syringing
• Adult immunisations
• Childhood immunisations
• Prepare and send samples for lab testing
• Chaperoning or assisting another clinician as requested
• Assisting clinicians with minor procedures if required.

About us

We are an established surgery, providing care for approximately 8,200 patients with a practice area that extends across the whole of Torquay and parts of Paignton. We employ a full range of professional medical and clerical staff and our large, spacious premises enable us to house additional services.

Based in the heart of Torquay, close to the local bus and train station, there are three waiting areas available for patients, which provide a comfortable waiting space. The practice building is also served by a lift which provides access to the first and second floors of the building. We operate a smoke-free policy and the building and car park are non-smoking areas.

Job responsibilities

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Undertake cytology and action results appropriately
• Routine acute wound care
• Care of chronic wounds, pressure and leg ulcers
• Removal of Sutures/Staples
• Urinalysis for both acute and chronic conditions
• Family planning contraception
• Hormone Replacement Treatment monitoring
• ECGs both acute and routine as required
• Peak Flow Readings
• Long term condition management (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD)
• Hypertension Management 24hr Blood Pressure Monitoring and blood pressure checks in clinic
• Ear syringing
• Adult immunisations
• Childhood immunisations
• Prepare and send samples for lab testing
• Chaperoning or assisting another clinician as requested
• Assisting clinicians with minor procedures if required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RGN
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development
• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Computer literate
• Able to use own initiative and work unsupervised
• Ability to deal with challenging situations and cope under pressure
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Able to work on own without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy
• Treats people with dignity and respect at all times
• Enthusiastic and motivated team worker

Experience

• Working in primary care
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• COPD
• Leading a team

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.