Practice Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Pontycymer; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is recruiting a Practice Nurse for Cwm Garw Practice, a GP dispensing site spanning three locations. You will work autonomously as the first point of contact for undiagnosed cases, screen for chronic disease, take bloods, run vaccines, and review medications.

Experience as Band 6 or newly qualified nurses is welcomed to serve a deprived, ageing population. Phlebotomy qualification and NVQ level 3 are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (A-C) required.
• NVQ Level 3 required.
• Phlebotomy qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe nursing care to the practice population autonomously.
• Manage a diverse clinical caseload and plan treatments.
• Provide chronic disease screening and education.
• Collect pathology samples and process results.
• Administer nursing treatments and review medications.
• Deliver vaccination and immunisation programmes.
• Advise on family planning and cervical cytology.
• Maintain accurate records on the practice IT system.

Skills

Quality patient care

Interpersonal communication

Basic IT skills

Blood-borne virus awareness

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A-C)

NVQ Level 3

Phlebotomy qualification

Job description

This Practice Nurse post sits within Cwm Garw Practice, a GP dispensing practice across three sites that also trains medical and nursing students. The post holder works autonomously as a first point of contact for patients with undiagnosed problems, screening for chronic disease, taking bloods, running vaccination programmes and reviewing medication. The post suits experienced Band 6 nurses as well as newly qualified nurses, and serves a deprived, ageing population. Phlebotomy qualification and NVQ level 3 are essential.

What the job involves

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care to the whole practice population, working autonomously
• Manage a diverse clinical caseload, using history taking, examination and clinical decision making to reach treatment plans
• Provide chronic disease screening, education and treatment plans, referring to GPs as necessary
• Collect pathology specimens, including intravenous blood samples, and process daily pathology results
• Give nursing treatments and treatment room care as prescribed by the GPs
• Conduct medication reviews, and review medication as an independent prescriber where applicable
• Deliver vaccination and immunisation programmes, including travel vaccinations
• Advise on family planning and manage cervical cytology consultations
• Keep accurate clinical records on the practice IT system and read codes for statistics
• Contribute to audit, research and local protocols, and lead innovative schemes
• Teach and induct students and new team members, and maintain personal CPD
• Maintain infection control and health and safety standards, and liaise with the wider primary care team

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• NVQ level 3
• Phlebotomy qualification

Registration & licences

• NMC registration

Experience

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Awareness of blood-borne viruses

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a GP practice