Temporary General Practice Nurse

NHS; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Caerphilly is seeking a friendly and experienced general registered nurse for maternity cover from November. The role involves performing a range of healthcare duties, managing chronic diseases, and providing vaccinations in a supportive environment. Candidates must be registered with the NMC and have relevant qualifications in primary care. Flexible working hours of 30-37.5 hours over 4-5 days are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct.
• Leadership and management experience in primary care.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine immunizations and manage chronic diseases.
• Perform venepuncture and ECGs.
• Chaperoning and adhering to clinical protocols.

Skills

Cervical smears

Wound care

Diabetic feet checks

ECGs

Chronic disease management

Venepuncture

Asthma/COPD management

Lifestyle advice

Child and Adult immunisations

Education

Registered General Nurse with NMC

Diploma level qualification

Certificates in travel health and chronic disease management

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMIS clinical system

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a professional, friendly and enthusiastic experienced general registered nurse to join ourteam for maternity cover from November. Ideally with varied experience in a primary care setting. 30-37.5hrs over 4-5 days weekly. 6-12 months depending of cover needs.

Successfulapplicants are required to provide a standard disclosure barring service check.Employer will meet disclosure expense.

Main duties of the job

Work will vary depending on the skills and knowledge of the individual;

Typically our nurses undertake the following;

Cervical smears swabs and other womens health , Wound care, ulcer care, dopplers

Removal of sutures, travel imms, ECGs , Asthma/COPD management, Chronic disease management, diabetic feet checks, lifestyle advice, contraception reviews, Child and Adult immunisations, Venepuncture (10 years+) , Near patient testing (INR) . Chaperone.

About us

We are a 4 partner 9 GP training practice with 3 GP trainers, and a IP pharmacist who supervises pharmacist trainees.We offer a supportive environment for furthering skills and knowledge. Therefore the role maysuit a nurse with development aspirations.We are a two site practice, 10,100 patients, working out of modern premises with good links to the A470 corridor. Salary depending on skills and experience.

Job responsibilities

Job Description could vary depending on the skills and qualifications of the individual but may include

• Womens health and Cytology
• Routine immunizations
• Childhood immunisations
• Travel Clinic Immunisations
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Chronic disease management (including diabetic foot checks)
• Respiratory Management / Spirometry
• Venepuncture
• Removal of Sutures / staples
• Chaperoning
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurse or GPs as appropriate
• ECGs

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional
• Experience of Microsoft Office software
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients
• Experience of working with guidelines, protocols, patient group directions and patient
• specific directions
• Leadership and management experience
• Experience of working in primary Care
• Experience of EMIS clinical system, and other clinical systems
• DAWN, GPTR, WCCG, Welsh Immunisation system (WIS)

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered General Nurse with NMC [Adult &Children]
• Certificates in travel health, child and adult vaccinations and immunisations, cervical cytology, chronic disease management, wound care, venepuncture, ECG/Doppler
• Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development
• Minor illness qualification and experience [Desirable]

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.