Practice Nurse

NHS; Ascot; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Practice Nurse to join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking medical practice. This role involves assisting in various patient care tasks, including immunisations, venepuncture, and managing chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes. You will work closely with GPs and nursing staff to ensure high-quality healthcare delivery to a diverse patient population. The practice is situated in a modern facility, fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care with a focus on patient care and routine tasks.
• Ability to perform venepuncture and manage immunisations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine patient care tasks as directed by GPs and nurse manager.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in practice meetings.

Skills

Cytology

Wound care

Travel

ECGs

Asthma management

Venepuncture

Hypertension management

Routine immunisations

Pathology test requesting

Chaperoning

Education

Primary Care experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen as Green Meadows Surgery is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to work alongside our current GP and Nursing Team.

Main duties of the job

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the nurse manager and GPs, including:

1. Cytology
2. Wound care
3. Travel
4. ECGs
5. Asthma
6. Venepuncture
7. Hypertension management
8. Routine and childhood immunisations
9. Requesting pathology tests
10. Maintaining GP and Nurse room
11. Stocking and rotating items as required
12. Chaperoning
13. Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
14. Attend and participate in Practice Meetings when required
15. Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

About us

Green Meadows is a Practice of around 10,000 patients situated in a new building on the Heatherwood Hospital site in Ascot.

Job responsibilities

1. Venepuncture
2. Routine and Childhood immunisations
3. Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
4. Assist GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings as required.
5. Requesting pathology tests, for example, urine culture, swabs.
6. Interest in: Diabetes / Coronary Heart Disease / Asthma / COPD / Contraception.
7. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to lead nurses or GPs as appropriate.
8. Maintaining GP and Nurse rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required.
9. Ordering of Health Promotion Literature.
10. Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels.
11. Participation in administrative systems in the Practice.
12. Maintaining accurate records at all times.
13. Advising the Practice Manager of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks.
14. Attend and participate in Practice Meetings when required.
15. On occasion, there may be a requirement to undertake home visits.
16. Any other delegated duties appropriate to the Post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Previous Primary Care experience

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.