Overview

We are seeking an additional PracticeNurse to join our existing team. A great chance to up-skill. We are a forward thinking training practice in a diverse area, which is open, green and close to London. We look after 16,000 patients and offer a full range of primary care services, based in a beautiful new surgery. Our dynamic team comprises two nurses, one ANP and an HCA (currently recruiting another). We have room for another PracticeNurse, whether experienced or moving from another sector (in which case training would be arranged).You will provide the full range of nursing tasks (subject to training) in what is always a varied and interesting job. You will be flexible and willing to adapt in the fast moving health service. You will be a conscious learner, keen to learn new skills. You will be a good team player, supportive of your colleagues (who will be supportive of you). You will have good IT skills. NHS Pension available.Main duties of the job

Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education adviceHelp organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice as part of the nursing teamProvide nursing treatments and procedures to patients in participation with the GPs or independently to agree protocolsParticipate in Chronic Disease management to practice protocols, referring to or liaising with the patients usual GP as neededProvide general and specific health screenings and assessments to the practice patients within agreed protocols liaising with the GPs as necessary concerning risk factors or other items identifiedTriage patients and treat those with minor illness as neededAdvise and educate patients on general health care with referral to or liaison with GPs as necessaryMaintain a collaborative, supportive and holistic approach to patient care at all timesArrange for and perform appropriate tests as indicated such as blood, swabs etc.Make referrals as necessary to other health and social care professionalsPlease see attachments for full job descriptionAbout us

Join our great NHS General Practice team in our delightful new state-of-the-art surgery in Kingsbury. We are seeking a cheerful, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our team providing NHS care for 16,000 patients.Please visit our website for further informationJob responsibilities

To be an autonomous professional working to the highest standards and an integral member for the practice team caring for patients registered with the practice, carrying out duties within the role of Practice Nurse to include diagnosis, examination and treatment of patients, preventative care, screening and patient education.All work to be carried out within your areas of competence and within the practice policies and procedures.Where your skills do not meet the needs of the practice as outlined below, appropriate training will be givenSee attached for further detailsPerson Specification

Please see attached for Full Person Specification

Please see attached for Full Person SpecificationExperience

Record of ongoing professional developmentA good range of general nursing skillsKnowledge of NHS, Government initiativesExperienced in minor illness advice and managementQualifications

Good Standard of EducationRGN or equivalentExperience in offering health promotion advicePrevious experience in taking cervical smearsPractice Nurse experience and trainingDisclosure 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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr