Primary Care Treatment Room Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training may be provided

Career progression support

Job summary

Dryland Medical Centre is seeking a qualified nurse to join its treatment room team in a primary care setting. The role involves delivering routine nursing care, vaccinations, phlebotomy, wound care, health checks and ECGs, with input into policy and ongoing clinical safety.

The post requires NMC registration (RGN) and experience in a primary care treatment room. Training may be provided for the right candidate, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a general nurse (RGN).
• Experience in a primary care treatment room environment.
• Strong communication with patients and multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nursing care in line with protocols and guidelines.
• Give vaccinations and immunisations; manage stock.
• Perform phlebotomy and venepuncture for adults and children.
• Administer prescribed therapies such as injections.
• Provide wound care and suture removal.
• Conduct health checks, ECGs, Doppler ultrasound and urinalysis.
• Assist GPs with minor surgery and order pathology tests as needed.
• Identify and support patients at risk of long-term conditions; promote health.

Skills

NMC registration (RGN)

Primary care experience

Effective communication

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

This treatment room role sits within the multidisciplinary team at Dryland Medical Centre, a primary care practice. The nurse delivers routine clinical care, including vaccinations, phlebotomy, wound care, ECGs and health checks, alongside health promotion and input into clinical policy. The post suits a nurse with primary care treatment room experience, though less experienced applicants may be considered where training is available. NMC registration as a general nurse is required.

What the job involves

• Provide routine nursing care in line with protocols, NICE and NSF guidance
• Give vaccinations and immunisations, including child, routine adult and flu vaccines, and order stock
• Carry out phlebotomy and venepuncture for adults and children
• Administer prescribed therapies such as contraceptive injections, Depo Provera and vitamin B12
• Provide wound care and remove sutures
• Perform health checks, ECGs, Doppler ultrasound measurements and urinalysis
• Assist GPs with minor surgery
• Request pathology tests and follow agreed clinical protocols, referring to GPs as appropriate
• Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion
• Chaperone patients and support the team with clinical emergencies
• Support safeguarding, take part in clinical audit and review significant and near-miss events

What’s required

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a general nurse (RGN)

Experience

• Experience in a primary care treatment room environment

Skills & knowledge

• Trained in a wide range of general nursing duties
• Effective communication with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise daily work in line with clinical need and practice priorities

Nice to have

• Experience using the SystmOne clinical system

What’s offered

• Opportunity to develop and grow clinical skills
• Support for career progression
• Training may be provided for the right candidate
• Supportive clinical team and partnership