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Churchdown Surgery

Practice Nurse (skilled to a Band 5)

Churchdown Surgery, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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We are a proactive surgery and support patients to adopthealth promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily and applyprinciples of self-care.

The role will incorporate assessment care for patientspresenting with uncomplicated wounds. Support and manage health needs ofwomen presenting for cervical cytology consultations. Experience in thisrole would be advantageous but training can be given.

Main duties of the job Primary Responsibilities

Smear procedures

ECGs

Removal of clips and sutures

Wound dressings to include compression bandaging

Vaccinations to include FLU, Shingles, pneumo,RSV

Venepuncture

Whooping cough vaccination

Zoladex/Prostap and similar injections

Housebound visits if applicable

Job summary We are a proactive surgery and support patients to adopthealth promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily and applyprinciples of self-care.

The role will incorporate assessment care for patientspresenting with uncomplicated wounds. Support and manage health needs ofwomen presenting for cervical cytology consultations. Experience in thisrole would be advantageous but training can be given.

Main duties of the job Primary Responsibilities

Smear procedures

Depo injections

ECGs

Removal of clips and sutures

Wound dressings to include compression bandaging

Vaccinations to include FLU, Shingles, pneumo,RSV

Child nasal flu

Travel vaccinations

Venepuncture

Whooping cough vaccination

Zoladex/Prostap and similar injections

Housebound visits if applicable

This list is not exhaustive

About us We are a largepractice with more than 16,500 patients. Our purpose is to work with ourpatients to promote the health of our growing community, by ensuring excellentpatient care is delivered by a friendly, highly motivated and respected healthcare team. Our close-knit team is committed to offering high quality, safe andeffective care with a focus on providing excellent patient access andcontinuity of care.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holderwill ideally be an experienced nurse. They will ideally have key practicenursing skills and competencies and should also have experience in managingpatients with a long-term condition. Supported by senior nurses within thepractice, you will deliver care within the boundaries of your role, focusingupon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions,health prevention and screening activities. Experience of working in primarycare is desirable but we welcome nursing colleagues from all areas of healthprovision.

Forward thinking,dynamic and enthusiastic candidates with a passion for high standards ofprofessional care are essential, as is the ability to rise to newchallenges. In return you will be given support and encouragement todevelop your role and contribute to the development and implementation ofnursing services whilst working in a supportive and friendly environment.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

RGN Qualified

Relevant nursing/health degree

NMC Registration

Evidence of professional qualifications

Experience working with the general public

Experience working in a healthcare setting

Effective communication skills (written and oral)

Competent IT skills

Ability to work as a team member

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to follow policy and procedure

Polite and confident

Flexible and cooperative

Motivated

High levels of integrity and loyalty

Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

Familiarity with SystmOne

Familiarity with TeamNet

Other relevant specialist PN diploma/training Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Family Planning

Ability to effectively manage stock

Management of chronic disease

Disclosure 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.

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name Churchdown Surgery

Address Parton Road

Churchdown

Gloucester

GL3 2JH

Employer's website https://www.churchdownsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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