Practice Nurse - The Calverton PracticeGP Practice

The Calverton Practice is a long-established, friendly and supportive dispensing GP Practice covering Calverton and the surrounding villages with a list size of approximately 10,000. We have a team of 6 GP partners, 5 salaried GPs and as a training practice host both GP registrars and medical students. Our nursing team currently consists of 3 nurses, a paramedic and 3 HCAs who are supported by staff from across our local PCN including pharmacists, physiotherapists, and mental health OTs. We also have a large, supportive administration/managerial team. As well as working in a great team, a recent extension and refurbishment programme provides an excellent environment in which to work.

The Calverton Practice is looking for an practice nurse to cover maternity leave for a 12 month period and for around 24 hours per week every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Clinical duties will include:

• Provide routine and acute nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• Diagnose and manage chronic conditions, support the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary
• Provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages and prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
• Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans etc.
• Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately, delivering opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Support the implementation of vaccination programmes for adults and children and support the provision of travel medicine services
• Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance and participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice to improve patient care
• Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
• Maintain professional registration and adhere to revalidation requirements

What additional benefits will the post holder receive?

• A supportive and positive working environment
• NHS pension scheme
• Free parking

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Jayne Yeomans, Practice Manager, via [email protected]