Practice Nurse

We are a busy practice serving almost 25,000 patients, situated in the lovely city of Winchester.

Who we also are We are weightlifters, runners, horse-riders, gamers, crafty-types, music lovers, movie buffs, dog (and cat!) lovers, coffee enthusiasts and we love a good social event!

We are hardworking, we care about our work, each other, and our patients.

We take care and have pride in everything we do; we push boundaries and love to learn.

Most importantly, we are one team - in it together and supporting each other.

We are a super friendly Nursing Team consisting of five Practice Nurses and two Healthcare Assistants - AND we have a designated PA to assist us with all that burdening admin-type stuff and timetabling etc to make your clinical life as smooth and slick as possible! Our team benefit from regular breaks, realistic appointment timings, protected daily set-up, admin and cleardown time, as well as post-holiday catch up time!

Job Summary

Special Requirements of the Post: - Registered General Nurse Membership of a professional body.

To have experience in General Practice.

• We are looking for someone who can administer & advise on adult, child and NHS travel immunisations.
• Administer routine injectable treatments such as Zoladex, Prostap, Decapeptyl, Denosumab, vitamin B12.
• Assess, plan & treat both acute and chronic wounds. Removal of sutures.
• Provide holistic health promotion including screening to targeted individuals and groups within the Practice. This will include cervical cytology, urinalysis, ECG.
• Perform doppler as part of holistic leg assessment. Provide compression treatment where appropriate.
• Routine review of womens' health including contraception and HRT reviews.
• Monitoring & review of patients with known chronic disease, following practice protocols and in keeping with own scope of competence.

Clinical Responsibilities.

• Responsible for maintaining high standards of care for patients and ensuring that care is delivered in accordance with recognised quality standards e.g., NICE guidance.
• Provide nursing treatment, assessments, and screening to patients.
• Be aware of and adhere to local Child Protection Procedures.
• To be flexible in response to a varying caseload and Practice emergencies.
• Advise patients on general health care, health education and minor ailments with referral to other team members of the primary health care team as necessary.
• Maintain clear lines of accountability to manage any evidence of poor clinical practice.
• To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
• Exercise awareness of professional responsibilities being familiar with current evidence and taking opportunities for personal development in line with Revalidation.
• Access regular peer support and attend Primary Care Nurse Meetings.
• To undertake research and assist in audit as necessary to own work.

Other tasks may include:

• Cleaning of medical equipment used.
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of the treatment rooms.
• Restocking of treatment rooms.
• Assisting with the ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels.
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Pay will be dependent on experience.

Part-time or full-time position available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

The Friarsgate Practice, Stockbridge Road, Winchester, SO22 6EL or Badger Farm Surgery, Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB