Temporary General Practice Nurse

Dr Gareth Royal & Partners; Senghenydd; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Wales is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic experienced general registered nurse for maternity cover. The role involves varied responsibilities in a primary care setting across 25-37.5 hours per week. Candidates should be a registered general nurse and have relevant experience in women's health and chronic disease management. Competitive salary based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered General Nurse with NMC for both Adult & Children.
• Experience of working in primary care.
• Certificates in cervical cytology and chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cervical smears, wound care, and chronic disease management.
• Request pathology tests and manage respiratory conditions.
• Chaperone and follow clinical protocols under supervision.

Skills

Womens health

Chronic disease management

Venepuncture

Leadership and management

Public/patient interaction

Education

Registered General Nurse with NMC

Diploma level qualification or above

Certificates in travel health and immunisations

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. We are looking for a nurse with varied experience in a primary care setting. 25-37.5hrs over 4-5 days weekly. 6-12 months depending of cover needs.

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

Main duties of the job

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.