Practice Nurse

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour une infirmière de pratique de rejoindre une équipe expérimentée dans le cadre du Barnsley PCN. Le poste implique de fournir des services de soins de santé, de surveiller les conditions à long terme et de contribuer à des activités de prévention de la santé au sein d'une équipe multidisciplinaire. Les candidats doivent avoir au minimum un an d'expérience et être titulaires d'un diplôme d'infirmier.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 an d'expérience post-enregistrement.
• Base de connaissances appropriée requise.
• Connaissance approfondie de la gouvernance clinique.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des services de soins infirmiers pratiques à la population du cabinet.
• Participer à la gestion des maladies chroniques et aux soins préventifs.
• Maintenir des dossiers précis et participer aux réunions de gouvernance.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Cervical smears

COPD/Asthma care

Venepuncture

Immunisations

Education

Registered Nurse

GCSE grades A-C in English and Maths

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly and experienced team on a fixed-term contract, part of the Barnsley PCN. Reporting to the Lead Nurse and supported in practice by an ANP and/or GP, this role will deliver practice nursing services and care to the practice population at our Grimethorpe site. The nurse will provide care within the boundaries of their role as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring long-term conditions, health prevention, and screening activities. You will join a fantastic team of supportive colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Main duties and tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Cervical smears
• Chronic Disease Management
• COPD/Asthma care
• Removal of sutures
• Urinalysis
• Peak flow readings
• Venepuncture
• Blood pressure measurements
• Ear Care
• Routine childhood and adult immunisations
• Requesting basic pathology tests, e.g., urine culture, swabs
• Following clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
• Administration of Depo injections, Zoladex, B12
• Contraception pill reviews
• Leading infection control
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by nurses and GPs
• Maintaining nurses' rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required
• Chaperoning and assisting patients during examinations
• Housekeeping duties including tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
• Ordering stock
• Participating in administrative systems including QOF/IIF/PDA
• Maintaining accurate records
• Advising GPs of potential problems or errors within assigned tasks
• Attending and participating in monthly governance meetings

About us

Barnsley Healthcare Federation (BHF), launched in 2015, is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company aiming to improve primary care delivery within Barnsley. Our vision is to provide a high standard of care accessible to all patients when needed, drawing on the expertise of health professionals across the borough.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience

Qualifications

• GCSE grades A-C in English and Maths
• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance

Other

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Experience dependent on the level of the candidate's experience.