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Practice Nurse (part time)
We are a highly regarded GP practice in St Johns Wood, close to Lords cricket ground. We have 6,300 patients and are patient centred with high standards of care. Our staff are friendly, hard-working and work well as a team. We are fully computerised, well organised and high achievers.
We are looking for a part-time practice nurse with a broad range of practice nurse experience and skills. Tasks include:
•Travel advice and vaccinations.
•ECG and BP monitoring.
•Phlebotomy.
•Clinical emergencies – anaphylaxis, resuscitation, collapse, convulsions, trauma.
•Clinical care – minor injuries, wound management, ulcer care, assist with minor surgery and coil fittings.
•Chronic disease management – particularly coronary heart disease, diabetes, asthma, hypertension.
•Treatment room administration including repeat prescriptions, Prescription Pricing Authority returns and developing protocols and standards.
•Patient enquiries including test results.
•Ordering of medical consumables and vaccines; monitoring and servicing of treatment room equipment.
•Health promotion – healthchecks, smoking, dietary advice.
•Women’s Health – family planning, cervical screening.
•Clinical Audit.
•Attendance at Practice, Clinical and Care Team meetings; also Nurse meetings arranged by Westminster PCT and Central London Healthcare.
•Child Immunisations.
Person Specification - Essential Criteria
Registered nurse
Full member of Nursing & Midwifery Council
Evidence of post registration practice nurse experience
Cervical cytology skills
Phlebotomy skills
Travel advice and vaccinations
Child immunisations
Organised with good time management skills
Able to work independently
Team player
Interested in promoting and developing a quality service to patients
Interested in training and personal development
Multi-disciplinary team approach
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Flexible and adaptable
Conscientious
Good computer skills
Person Specification - Desirable Criteria
Evidence of on-going training and development
Knowledge of chronic disease management and family planning
Experience of assisting with minor surgical procedures and IUCD fittings
Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
Knowledge of health promotion strategy
Participation in audits
Problem-solving and decision making skills
Knowledge of clinical system (Vision)
Hours and salary by negotiation
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