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Anexcellent opportunity has arisen within North Curry Health Centre to join thePrimary Health Care Team.
We are afriendly Dispensing Practice with a list size of just over 4,000 patients. With3 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 6 Dispensers and areception/admin team of 8 staff, and a Practice Manager.
We are looking for someone familiarwith all aspects of primary care nursing and preferably up-to-date experienceof chronic disease management including asthma, COPD and diabetes. We use Ardenstemplates and the EMIS Web clinical system to help maintain a high standard ofcare for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Salary is negotiable depending onskills and experience. Benefits include an NHS Pension and five weeks annualleave. Our successful candidate will be welcomed into a forward thinking,supportive working environment with regular opportunities for training andeducation.
Enquiriesor an informal surgery visit welcome. Please contact the Practice Manager orLead Nurse (Marinka Depledge) on or
About us
North Curry Health Centre is in a beautiful village betweenthe Somerset Levels and the Blackdown and Quantock Hills. It is near to Tauntonwith its great rail and motorway links to the rest of the country and itsexcellent schools.
It is a 3 partner rural dispensing practicewith a list size of just over 4,000 patients. We have a traditionalcaring ethos, but also embrace technology. The partners maintain personalpatient lists and are keen to maintain continuity of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PracticeNurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing PersonalMedical Services to the patients of North Curry Health Centre.
Phlebotomy.
Requesting pathology tests, for example urineculture, swabs.
Urinalysis.
ECGs.
Performing any investigatory procedure requested byGPs.
Management of anticoagulation patients usingwarfarin monitoring software.
Ear examination and irrigation.
Cervical sample taking.
Contraceptive advice.
Wound care and dressings.
Removal of sutures/clips.
Ulcer care anddressings.
Doppler testing and stocking fit.
Routine childhood and adult immunisations followingpatient group directions.
Travel advice and immunisation following patientgroup directions.
Routine injections.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PracticeNurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing PersonalMedical Services to the patients of North Curry Health Centre.
Phlebotomy.
Requesting pathology tests, for example urineculture, swabs.
Urinalysis.
ECGs.
Performing any investigatory procedure requested byGPs.
Management of anticoagulation patients usingwarfarin monitoring software.
Ear examination and irrigation.
Cervical sample taking.
Contraceptive advice.
Wound care and dressings.
Removal of sutures/clips.
Ulcer care anddressings.
Doppler testing and stocking fit.
Routine childhood and adult immunisations followingpatient group directions.
Travel advice and immunisation following patientgroup directions.
Routine injections.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered.
- To hold professional indemnity insurance cover whilst employed by the Practice.
- To provide evidence of immunisation against Hepatitis B.
Essential
- To work closely with administrative and clinical staff applying agreed policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the Practice.
- A commitment to the effective use of Practice and NHS resources.
- Attending and participating in Practice meetings when required to contribute to the effectiveness of the team.
Essential
- Maintaining a high professional standard of nursing care and keeping up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.
- Maintaining a written professional development plan and an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Maintaining familiarity with safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality with respect to patients, carers, Practice colleagues, other healthcare workers and information relating to the Practice as a business.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered.
- To hold professional indemnity insurance cover whilst employed by the Practice.
- To provide evidence of immunisation against Hepatitis B.
Essential
- To work closely with administrative and clinical staff applying agreed policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the Practice.
- A commitment to the effective use of Practice and NHS resources.
- Attending and participating in Practice meetings when required to contribute to the effectiveness of the team.
Essential
- Maintaining a high professional standard of nursing care and keeping up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.
- Maintaining a written professional development plan and an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Maintaining familiarity with safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality with respect to patients, carers, Practice colleagues, other healthcare workers and information relating to the Practice as a business.
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.
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
North Curry Health Centre
Address
North Curry Health Centre
Greenway
North Curry
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 6NQ
Employer's website
Job summary
Anexcellent opportunity has arisen within North Curry Health Centre to join thePrimary Health Care Team.
We are afriendly Dispensing Practice with a list size of just over 4,000 patients. With3 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 6 Dispensers and areception/admin team of 8 staff, and a Practice Manager.
We are looking for someone familiarwith all aspects of primary care nursing and preferably up-to-date experienceof chronic disease management including asthma, COPD and diabetes. We use Ardenstemplates and the EMIS Web clinical system to help maintain a high standard ofcare for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Salary is negotiable depending onskills and experience. Benefits include an NHS Pension and five weeks annualleave. Our successful candidate will be welcomed into a forward thinking,supportive working environment with regular opportunities for training andeducation.
Enquiriesor an informal surgery visit welcome. Please contact the Practice Manager orLead Nurse (Marinka Depledge) on or
About us
North Curry Health Centre is in a beautiful village betweenthe Somerset Levels and the Blackdown and Quantock Hills. It is near to Tauntonwith its great rail and motorway links to the rest of the country and itsexcellent schools.
It is a 3 partner rural dispensing practicewith a list size of just over 4,000 patients. We have a traditionalcaring ethos, but also embrace technology. The partners maintain personalpatient lists and are keen to maintain continuity of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PracticeNurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing PersonalMedical Services to the patients of North Curry Health Centre.
Phlebotomy.
Requesting pathology tests, for example urineculture, swabs.
Urinalysis.
ECGs.
Performing any investigatory procedure requested byGPs.
Management of anticoagulation patients usingwarfarin monitoring software.
Ear examination and irrigation.
Cervical sample taking.
Contraceptive advice.
Wound care and dressings.
Removal of sutures/clips.
Ulcer care anddressings.
Doppler testing and stocking fit.
Routine childhood and adult immunisations followingpatient group directions.
Travel advice and immunisation following patientgroup directions.
Routine injections.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PracticeNurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing PersonalMedical Services to the patients of North Curry Health Centre.
Phlebotomy.
Requesting pathology tests, for example urineculture, swabs.
Urinalysis.
ECGs.
Performing any investigatory procedure requested byGPs.
Management of anticoagulation patients usingwarfarin monitoring software.
Ear examination and irrigation.
Cervical sample taking.
Contraceptive advice.
Wound care and dressings.
Removal of sutures/clips.
Ulcer care anddressings.
Doppler testing and stocking fit.
Routine childhood and adult immunisations followingpatient group directions.
Travel advice and immunisation following patientgroup directions.
Routine injections.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
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.
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
North Curry Health Centre
Address
North Curry Health Centre
Greenway
North Curry
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 6NQ
Employer's website
Anexcellent opportunity has arisen within North Curry Health Centre to join thePrimary Health Care Team.
We are afriendly Dispensing Practice with a list size of just over 4,000 patients. With3 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 6 Dispensers and areception/admin team of 8 staff, and a Practice Manager.
We are looking for someone familiarwith all aspects of primary care nursing and preferably up-to-date experienceof chronic disease management including asthma, COPD and diabetes. We use Ardenstemplates and the EMIS Web clinical system to help maintain a high standard ofcare for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Salary is negotiable depending onskills and experience. Benefits include an NHS Pension and five weeks annualleave. Our successful candidate will be welcomed into a forward thinking,supportive working environment with regular opportunities for training andeducation.
Enquiriesor an informal surgery visit welcome. Please contact the Practice Manager orLead Nurse (Marinka Depledge) on or
About us
North Curry Health Centre is in a beautiful village betweenthe Somerset Levels and the Blackdown and Quantock Hills. It is near to Tauntonwith its great rail and motorway links to the rest of the country and itsexcellent schools.
It is a 3 partner rural dispensing practicewith a list size of just over 4,000 patients. We have a traditionalcaring ethos, but also embrace technology. The partners maintain personalpatient lists and are keen to maintain continuity of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PracticeNurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing PersonalMedical Services to the patients of North Curry Health Centre.
Phlebotomy.
Requesting pathology tests, for example urineculture, swabs.
Urinalysis.
ECGs.
Performing any investigatory procedure requested byGPs.
Management of anticoagulation patients usingwarfarin monitoring software.
Ear examination and irrigation.
Cervical sample taking.
Contraceptive advice.
Wound care and dressings.
Removal of sutures/clips.
Ulcer care anddressings.
Doppler testing and stocking fit.
Routine childhood and adult immunisations followingpatient group directions.
Travel advice and immunisation following patientgroup directions.
Routine injections.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PracticeNurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing PersonalMedical Services to the patients of North Curry Health Centre.
Phlebotomy.
Requesting pathology tests, for example urineculture, swabs.
Urinalysis.
ECGs.
Performing any investigatory procedure requested byGPs.
Management of anticoagulation patients usingwarfarin monitoring software.
Ear examination and irrigation.
Cervical sample taking.
Contraceptive advice.
Wound care and dressings.
Removal of sutures/clips.
Ulcer care anddressings.
Doppler testing and stocking fit.
Routine childhood and adult immunisations followingpatient group directions.
Travel advice and immunisation following patientgroup directions.
Routine injections.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered.
- To hold professional indemnity insurance cover whilst employed by the Practice.
- To provide evidence of immunisation against Hepatitis B.
Essential
- To work closely with administrative and clinical staff applying agreed policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the Practice.
- A commitment to the effective use of Practice and NHS resources.
- Attending and participating in Practice meetings when required to contribute to the effectiveness of the team.
Essential
- Maintaining a high professional standard of nursing care and keeping up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.
- Maintaining a written professional development plan and an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Maintaining familiarity with safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality with respect to patients, carers, Practice colleagues, other healthcare workers and information relating to the Practice as a business.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered.
- To hold professional indemnity insurance cover whilst employed by the Practice.
- To provide evidence of immunisation against Hepatitis B.
Essential
- To work closely with administrative and clinical staff applying agreed policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the Practice.
- A commitment to the effective use of Practice and NHS resources.
- Attending and participating in Practice meetings when required to contribute to the effectiveness of the team.
Essential
- Maintaining a high professional standard of nursing care and keeping up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.
- Maintaining a written professional development plan and an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Maintaining familiarity with safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality with respect to patients, carers, Practice colleagues, other healthcare workers and information relating to the Practice as a business.
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.
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
North Curry Health Centre
Address
North Curry Health Centre
Greenway
North Curry
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 6NQ
Employer's website
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