Practice Nurse

NHS; Boscastle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK located in Boscastle is seeking a qualified practice nurse to enhance their career in a supportive environment. The role involves managing chronic diseases, performing various clinical tasks including cervical screenings, wound care, and providing routine nursing care. Ideal candidates should be members of NMC and have experience in general practice. This position offers the chance to work within a friendly team committed to patient care and health promotion.

Qualifications

• Qualified practice nurse with experience in chronic disease management and cervical screening.
• Must have a NMC membership.
• Willingness to undertake further prescribing qualifications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews and support with lab results.
• Perform chronic disease management and wound care.
• Administer vaccinations and support clinical emergencies.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Cervical screening

ECGs

Medication reviews

Wound care

BP taking

Phlebotomy

Mental health support

Education

Member of NMC

Post registration studies allied to general practice

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a qualified practice nurse to further their career whilst joining a small and friendly practice in the stunning location of Boscastle.

About the practice:

• Two partners, two salaried GPs and one paramedic
• A full complement of administration and clinical staff to ensure smooth running of the practice
• Approximately 5000 patients
• GPST training practice
• Rated 'good' by CQC
• Part of North Cornwall Coast PCN

Main duties of the job

Experience of chronic disease management, cervical screening and treatment room duties such as dressings and ECGs is essential. A prescribing qualification or a willingness to complete a prescribing qualification is desirable.

About us

Bottreaux surgery is dynamic and forward thinking whilst still maintaining a traditional feel of general practice. We are committed to providing a friendly, open and supportive environment where our staff feel valued, safe, appreciated and comfortable with sharing ideas which could improve and diversify our services further.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed person to join our team.

Job responsibilities

Medication reviews

Support with path lab results

Chronic disease management

Wound care (ulcer/doppler) and dressings

BP taking, ECGs and phlebotomy

Injections including travel health

Cervical screening

Coil checks and removals

Vaginal swabs

Ear syringing

Suture/clip removals

QRISK cardiac risk scores

Pessary fitting/changing

Coag INR checks

Hy-Pylori breath tests

Develop, embed and implement health promotion

Provide routine nursing care to patients asrequired in accordance with clinical based evidence and guidance (NICE, NSF,Practice protocols)

Prioritise health issues and interveneappropriately

Support the team in dealing with clinicalemergencies

Recognise, assess and refer patientspresenting with mental health needs

Implement vaccination programmes for adultsand children

Support patients in the use of theirprescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope ofpractice)

Liaise with external services / agencies toensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

Delegate clinical responsibilitiesappropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope ofpractice of the individual)

Support the clinical team with allsafeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

Understand practice and local policies forsubstance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

Ensure prescribing quality against local andnational guidance

Supporting the practice with the managementof QOF

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Member of NMC
• Post registration studies allied to general practice

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.