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Job Description
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- Registered Nurse
- Postgraduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
- Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of chronic disease management especially Diabetes.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management
- Registered Nurse
- Postgraduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
- Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of chronic disease management especially Diabetes.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to work at Grovelands Medical Centre in Reading.
You must be willing to work at part of a team and provide excellent clinical care and support to our patients in a varied role. You must possess a calm, confident approach; have good communication skills and the ability to perform the relevant duties well.
Experience in Chronic Disease Management, Cervical Cytology, Family Planning, Immunisations & Treatment Room Duties are essential.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, and work as part of the practices multidisciplinary team. You will be expected to provide care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
About us
We can offer you a great place to work with friendly staff and patients and we will support you to develop a rewarding career in Primary Care.
Date posted
17 February 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A3155-25-0002
Job locations
701 Oxford Road
Reading
RG30 1HG
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
1.To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems. Treatment duties.
2.Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule.
3.Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations.
4.Treat patients with minor injuries.
5.Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services.
6.Act as chaperone when required.
7.Undertake health promotion to help educate patients.
8.Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests.
9.Undertake anticoagulation clinics to include interpretation of blood tests and dosing. Dosing is advised by the Lab
10.Provide general treatment room duties (Ulcer/Doppler etc) inc assess planning, implementing and reviewing care.
11.Provide Chronic Disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required.
12.Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children.
13. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
Administration
14.To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes.
15.Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associate with patient health care.
16.Support the clinical team with safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies.
17.Request/process pathology services as required.
18.To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects.
19.To contribute to the preparation of any practice development plans.
General
20.To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct.
21.To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff, patients, carers, and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g., Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to.
22.To always promote a professional approach by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice.
23.To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP is kept up to date in line with the requirements of the Practice.
24.Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions.
25.Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
1.To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems. Treatment duties.
2.Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule.
3.Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations.
4.Treat patients with minor injuries.
5.Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services.
6.Act as chaperone when required.
7.Undertake health promotion to help educate patients.
8.Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests.
9.Undertake anticoagulation clinics to include interpretation of blood tests and dosing. Dosing is advised by the Lab
10.Provide general treatment room duties (Ulcer/Doppler etc) inc assess planning, implementing and reviewing care.
11.Provide Chronic Disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required.
12.Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children.
13. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
Administration
14.To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes.
15.Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associate with patient health care.
16.Support the clinical team with safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies.
17.Request/process pathology services as required.
18.To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects.
19.To contribute to the preparation of any practice development plans.
General
20.To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct.
21.To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff, patients, carers, and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g., Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to.
22.To always promote a professional approach by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice.
23.To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP is kept up to date in line with the requirements of the Practice.
24.Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions.
25.Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Grovelands Medical Centre
Address
701 Oxford Road
Reading
RG30 1HG
Employer's website
https://www.grovelandsmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Grovelands Medical Centre
Address
701 Oxford Road
Reading
RG30 1HG
Employer's website
https://www.grovelandsmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.