Practice Nurse inRushden inRushden PUBLISHED 11 JUN 2024

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Are you looking to develop your career in general practice delivering care in the right place and at the right time, working with a supportive and friendly Clinical and Non-Clinical Team.

Job summary

Higham Ferrers Surgery is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. This exciting opportunity would be open to part time applications to work. We serve over 6,000 patients across a Higham/ Rushden areas. We value teamwork, mutual support and a friendly working environment. We are looking for NMC registered professional, who will have Practice Nurse experience in general practice. In addition we are a learning and training practice so we will strive to support our employees to the maximum.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking to develop your career in general practice delivering care in the right place and at the right time, working with a supportive and friendly Clinical and Non-Clinical Team? If so, come and join Higham Ferrers Surgery!

About us

This is a great opportunity for a Nurse with the relevant skills and experience to join a friendly team in a practice achieving high patient satisfaction. Salary and working hoursfor this position will be negotiable dependent on experience. Your main duties will include the assessment and treatment of patients - please see the job description for more information.

What we can offer you:

NHS Pension Scheme
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide assessment, treatment, screening and health education services and advice, working in accordance with set protocols, guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct.
To be qualified and a member of the NMC
To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations of oneself and in the delegation to others. Recognising when referral to other health professionals is needed.
Evaluating and adapting care using evidence based practice, in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development and audit.
Wound management
Hypertension reviews
Routine injections as prescribed
Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs)
Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks
ECGs
Obesity and weight/diet management
Chronic disease management and prevention ~ Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma( would be advantageous)
Leg ulcer management
Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required
Participate in the education of students of all disciplines.
To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment and to ensure the clinical areas are at all times safe for staff and patients.
To adhere to strict Infection Control in line with guidelines and policies.
Administrative responsibilities
Manage clinics effectively.
To take personal responsibility for own personal/professional development
Attend and participate in practice and staff meetings as appropriate.
Maintain appearance and behaviour in keeping with a member of the nursing profession and in accordance with codes of conduct.
Support and co-ordiante health promotion campaigns, i.e. flu, no smoking, healthy lifestyles, etc
Treatment Room supplies and equipment
To be aware of Infection Control
To maintain the cold chain in fridge/fridges and the daily recordingsPlease feel free to apply for this position if you are from a clinical back ground and have transferable skills.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To provide assessment, treatment, screening and health education services and advice, working in accordance with set protocols, guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct.
To be qualified and a member of the NMC
To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations of oneself and in the delegation to others. Recognising when referral to other health professionals is needed.
Evaluating and adapting care using evidence based practice, in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development and audit.
Wound management
Hypertension reviews
Routine injections as prescribed
Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs)
Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks
ECGs
Obesity and weight/diet management
Chronic disease management and prevention ~ Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma( would be advantageous)
Leg ulcer management
Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required
Participate in the education of students of all disciplines.
To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment and to ensure the clinical areas are at all times safe for staff and patients.
To adhere to strict Infection Control in line with guidelines and policies.
Administrative responsibilities
Manage clinics effectively.
To take personal responsibility for own personal/professional development
Attend and participate in practice and staff meetings as appropriate.
Maintain appearance and behaviour in keeping with a member of the nursing profession and in accordance with codes of conduct.
Support and co-ordiante health promotion campaigns, i.e. flu, no smoking, healthy lifestyles, etc
Treatment Room supplies and equipment
To be aware of Infection Control
To maintain the cold chain in fridge/fridges and the daily recordingsPlease feel free to apply for this position if you are from a clinical back ground and have transferable skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Essential
Essential
Nursing Degree and registration Qualification
Member of NMC
Worked in General Practice environment.
Minor illness, minor injury, family planning and immunisations
Understanding of computer based medical records management
Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions
Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

Essential
Essential
Nursing Degree and registration Qualification
Member of NMC
Worked in General Practice environment.
Minor illness, minor injury, family planning and immunisations
Understanding of computer based medical records management
Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions
Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY
Address

Saffron Road

Higham Ferrers

Rushden

Northamptonshire

NN10 8ED

Employer's website

NHS Pension Scheme
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide assessment, treatment, screening and health education services and advice, working in accordance with set protocols, guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct.
To be qualified and a member of the NMC
To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations of oneself and in the delegation to others. Recognising when referral to other health professionals is needed.
Evaluating and adapting care using evidence based practice, in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development and audit.
Wound management
Hypertension reviews
Routine injections as prescribed
Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs)
Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks
ECGs
Obesity and weight/diet management
Chronic disease management and prevention ~ Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma( would be advantageous)
Leg ulcer management
Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required
Participate in the education of students of all disciplines.
To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment and to ensure the clinical areas are at all times safe for staff and patients.
To adhere to strict Infection Control in line with guidelines and policies.
Administrative responsibilities
Manage clinics effectively.
To take personal responsibility for own personal/professional development
Attend and participate in practice and staff meetings as appropriate.
Maintain appearance and behaviour in keeping with a member of the nursing profession and in accordance with codes of conduct.
Support and co-ordiante health promotion campaigns, i.e. flu, no smoking, healthy lifestyles, etc
Treatment Room supplies and equipment
To be aware of Infection Control
To maintain the cold chain in fridge/fridges and the daily recordingsPlease feel free to apply for this position if you are from a clinical back ground and have transferable skills.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To provide assessment, treatment, screening and health education services and advice, working in accordance with set protocols, guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct.
To be qualified and a member of the NMC
To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations of oneself and in the delegation to others. Recognising when referral to other health professionals is needed.
Evaluating and adapting care using evidence based practice, in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development and audit.
Wound management
Hypertension reviews
Routine injections as prescribed
Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs)
Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks
ECGs
Obesity and weight/diet management
Chronic disease management and prevention ~ Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma( would be advantageous)
Leg ulcer management
Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required
Participate in the education of students of all disciplines.
To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment and to ensure the clinical areas are at all times safe for staff and patients.
To adhere to strict Infection Control in line with guidelines and policies.
Administrative responsibilities
Manage clinics effectively.
To take personal responsibility for own personal/professional development
Attend and participate in practice and staff meetings as appropriate.
Maintain appearance and behaviour in keeping with a member of the nursing profession and in accordance with codes of conduct.
Support and co-ordiante health promotion campaigns, i.e. flu, no smoking, healthy lifestyles, etc
Treatment Room supplies and equipment
To be aware of Infection Control
To maintain the cold chain in fridge/fridges and the daily recordingsPlease feel free to apply for this position if you are from a clinical back ground and have transferable skills.