Job Details
Job summary
Haven Health surgery in Felixstowe has a multi-disciplinary team who are serious about healthcare and achieving the best for all their patients but who like to work in a supportive and fun atmosphere, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Practice Nurse.
Suitable candidates must be able to work autonomously and undertake all the variable duties of a general practice nurse including cervical cytology, chronic disease management, immunisations and wound care
The vacancy is for 25-30 hrs a week; however, flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.
Within easy access of Ipswich, (20 minutes with staff parking) and supports in excess of 8800 patients from a diverse range of backgrounds. We have an established team with a strong focus on customer service and communication. We would love to hear from candidates with GP surgery experience.
The successful candidate should be able to work calmly and professionally as part of a team. You should have the ability to multi-task. A strong command of written and spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must. Good time management skills and the ability to follow protocols and/or instruction and attention to detail is essential. We offer a competitive salary and the option of joining the NHS pension scheme
The interview panel will consist of a minimum of 2 people. Shortlisting will be week begin 28th October 2023 with interviews week begin 4th November 2024.
Main duties of the job
All duties associated with a registered primary care treatment room nurse, to provide nursing services to patients on the practice list, including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties undertaken. The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.
About us
Haven Health Practice is an inclusive, high achieving, forward thinking, multi-disciplinary team who are serious about healthcare and achieving the best for all their patients but who like to work in a supportive, fun atmosphere.
As a teaching and training practice we will support, train and professionally develop the right individuals who can help us meet our patients needs. Our current clinical team consists of GP partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 ANP/Nurse Practitioner’s, 3 Practice Nurses, 3 HCAs and a meds management team as well as a home visiting paramedic team.
Working alongside 6 other GP practices across Suffolk, we are looking for someone who is both enthusiastic and committed to enhance our very friendly and supportive team.
The role can be very much tailored to the right individual with full support given for any on-going career and personal development. Haven Health makes use of SystmOne and AskmyGP so previous experience of working with these systems would be ideal although training would be given.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list, including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties undertaken. The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:
Immunisations/Baby Imms
Cervical smears
Contraception advice and pill checks
Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar
Chronic disease management particularly respiratory – preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
General Treatment room duties
To work to practice protocols and guidelines.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Provide general and specific
Health assessment and screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary
Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.
Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to check and re-check work to ensure high levels of accuracy.
- Ability to work on repetitive and regular tasks.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to escalate problems/issues as required.
- Good reading and written skills.
- Professional telephone manner.
- Ability to deal with patients sensitively.
- Ability to work as part of a team but also on own initiative when required.
Desirable
- Calm outlook in a busy workplace.
- Positive disposition.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne, ICE and AskmyGP
- Diploma in Asthma / COPD and Long Term Condition management
Experience
Essential
- Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality and Information Governance standards.
- Experience of working within a nursing team within a Primary Care or healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Ability to work in a changing environment.
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
Haven Health
Address
Haven Health
Grange Farm Avenue
Felixstowe
Suffolk
IP112XD
