Overview
NHS West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse with specialist skills in Respiratory, COPD and Asthma.
Job Details
Location: Turnpike House Medical Centre, 37 Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1HG
Hours: 30-37.5 per week over 4-5 days (essential days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
Salary: £31,414 - £38,317 per annum (FTE)
Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time
Main duties
- General practice nursing duties with emphasis on chronic disease management (respiratory; including Asthma and COPD)
- Cervical Cytology
- Immunisations (Childhood, Travel Vaccinations) and injections under PGD/PSD
- Family planning
- Chronic Disease Management (respiratory, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma)
- Wound care, dressings, compression bandaging and suture removal
- Patient monitoring (e.g., anticoagulation)
- Phlebotomy
- Assisting with Minor Surgery & Coil Clinics
- Infection control compliance
- Stock control and health education
- Administer medications and treatments per clinician orders
- Assist clinicians with examinations and procedures
- Provide patient care according to established standards and protocols
- Any other duties as delegated
About Us
The practice consists of six GP Partners, eight Salaried GPs, two ANPs and aClinical Pharmacist with a supportive management team. Approximately 18,300+ registered patients. Premises: purpose-built since 2006 in Worcester with a dispensing branch in Kempsey. EMIS Web; active in education and training of GP Registrars and Medical Students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Essential: UK NMC Registered Nurse; Asthma and COPD - Diploma; Spirometry - Diploma; Clinical Skills in Respiratory Care - Diploma
- Desirable: GP Practice Nurse experience
Experience
- Essential: Chronic disease management qualifications in Respiratory, COPD and Asthma; excellent communication; accurate records; PC skills (MS Word, Excel, Email); adaptable; team player; driving licence
- Desirable: Diabetes chronic disease management; EMIS Web, DOCMAN10 knowledge; infection control/health and safety understanding
Requirements
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as per policy
- UK Registration with current skilled registration
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