Practice Nurse

Job summary We are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly, innovative team who are committed to delivering high standard of patient care. You will need to have previous experience working in primary care and have a fully rounded set of skills. You will work both independently and as a member of our multidisciplinary team and will be fully supported by clinical and non-clinical staff. Main duties of the job We are looking for a Practice Nurse (NMC registered), to provide routine nursing services to our patient population.This will include: Routine vaccinations for adults and children, Cervical smears, Wound management, ECG's and health promotion.Additionally you will need to help the team manage chronic diseases such as Diabetes, COPD and Asthma by routinely reviewing patients under the direction of the senior clinical team. About us Brook Medical Centre is a busy practice with a patient list in excess of 6300 patients. Our practice area is on the eastern edge of Northampton and comprises a mixture of private and social housing. Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provision of health advice to patients. Undertake immunisations, injections and vaccinations. Provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and the NHS healthchecks. Carry out screenings, lipids, blood pressure, cervical smears, etc. Provision of support and assistance with clinics, diabetic, hypertension, asthma, menopause, warfarin, minor surgery, contraception etc. Undertake ECG and other routine monitoring procedures. Provision of travel advice. Provision of minor illness diagnosis and treatment (after appropriate training). Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples. Provision of general nursing duties, dressings, ear syringing, etc. The maintenance of health promotion literature and information for patients. Assist doctors with minor surgery procedures, when required The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system. Use of Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall.Manage long-term conditions including Asthma, Diabetes, COPD Ensure that infection control procedures are followed. The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces. The maintenance of treatment room equipment, including testing and recording. This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time. Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures. Participate in Practice Meetings Person Specification Qualifications Essential Formal Nursing Qualification Registration with NMC Experience Essential Working independently as well as in a team environment Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care