Practice Nurse
Wells Health Centre
Practice Nurse
Salary Not Specified
Wells Health Centre, Wookey Hole, Somerset
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 19 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: a71187a111084b2188b7a518ca5b9c44
Full Job Description
The post holder will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of the Practice, including treatment room care and chronic disease management.
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients' health
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
Chronic disease management: Diabetes, COPD, Asthma and Contraception
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To provide a range of nursing services, including cytology, wound care, doppler, travel services, CHD/stroke monitoring, baby clinics, vaccinations and immunisations, health checks, suture removal, assist GPs with minor surgeries and coil fittings etc.
To ensure read codes are used effectively
Comply with QOF, enhanced services and medicine management initiatives to maintain high standards
Other tasks will include:
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician
Maintaining general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
A duty to advise senior nurse of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required
Attendance at ICB and practice led clinical education meetings and training
Wells Health Centre is a forward-thinking practice located in Wells . We pride ourselves for providing exceptional care with the right person in the right place at the right time. A Training Practice involved in the training of fully qualified doctors who wish to enter General Practice.