Practice Nurse

at  Grafton Medical Partners

Job Summary Grafton Medical Partners are looking to recruit an experienced Practice Nurse in South West London. You will primarily be based at out Trevelyan House site in Tooting with good public transport links. The role requires NMC Registrations and experience working in a Primary Care. You will need to be competent administering immunisations, completing chronic disease reviews and performing Cervical Smear Tests.
We would prefer the successful candidate to work 37.5hours per week with a 1 in 4 Saturday commitment. You will benefit from 6 weeks of annual leave pro rata, Bank Holidays, NHS Pension and Blue Light Card discounts. Job responsibilities Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Practice Nurse Manager and GPs. Responsibilities will be inclusive, but not limited to: Essential Basic wound care/ulcer care Removal of sutures New patient medicals Urinalysis ECGs NHS Health Checks Peak flow readings Blood pressure measurements Cervical Smear Test Routine immunisations Childhood and General Immunisations Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Desirable Diabetes Checks Venepuncture Other roles Ordering of stock Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Following a Cold-Chain Protocol Participation in administrative systems in the Practice Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required On occasion there may be a requirements to undertake home visits Other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post To undertake any other reasonable tasks as allocated by managers and/or GP Partners.
This job description is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonable required. Working Environment: Carry out routine checks to ensure your work station is clean and tidy at the start and end of your shift. Ensure all equipment in your work station is operational and up to date and report any issues to your line manager. Ensure that confidential patient information is stored and handled according to protocol and report any concerns to your line manager.
Health & Safety Assist in promoting and maintaining your own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health and Safety policy. Ensure that any hazards in your working area are reported immediately to your line manager. Confidentiality Ensure patient and Practice information is kept confidential and secure at all times, in accordance with the Information Security and Confidentiality protocols. Performance/Professional Development To participate in training sessions to ensure administrative, clinical and computer skills are kept up to date with current technology and practice.
To participate in regular appraisal meetings. To participate in regular team meetings. Equality & Diversity To support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues according to Practice protocol. Working with Patients To work in partnership with our patients to help them achieve better health outcomes.
To offer a polite, friendly and efficient level of customer service to all our patients and to ensure the rest of reception and admin team understand and value customer service by supervision, mentoring or as a role model. Dignity and Respect To treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect at all times. Feedback To listen to feedback from patients and colleagues whether this be a complaint, comment or compliment and if it cannot be dealt with immediately, ensure it is reported immediately to a member of the Practice Management Team. CQC (Care Quality Commission) To work within the guidelines set byCQC to ensure that the Practice is safe,efficient andprovides the best possible care for patients.
To offer suggestions to the Practice Manager on how we can improve, progress anddevelop allprocesses relating to CQC. Key Competencies Exceptional communication skills Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Customer service focus Problem analysis and problem-solving Decision-making Planning and organising Initiative Flexibility Stress tolerance Equal Opportunities Policy The Practice is committed to enabling everyone working in the practice to achieve his or her full potential in an environment characterised by dignity and mutual respect, and recognises that everyone is different and values the unique contribution that individual experience, knowledge and skills can make. Everyone working in the practice should be treated fairly and valued equally. All employment conditions should fit in with the needs of those who work in it, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, domestic circumstances, social and employment statues or political affiliation.
Any member of staff wishing to make a complaint should follow the guidelines laid out in their contracts and staff handbook

Please refer the Job description for details