Practice Nurse

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks. Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required. Perform 24 Hour BP Monitoring. Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques. Undertake male, female and family planning assessments and give advice Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness - following appropriate training. Administer adult and paediatric injections/immunisations under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Contribute to the maintenance of the practice diseases registers. Delivers travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients - following appropriate training if required. Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat

sharps injuries. Ensure that Infection Control standards are maintained within the Practice premises Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g. burns, haemorrhage, hypo, hyperglycaemic emergencies, asthma attacks. Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse (adult, child, mental health, or learning disability) with a valid NMC registration and a degree or diploma in nursing. Chronic Disease Management: Training in Asthma. Immunisation and Vaccination: Child and adult immunisation training. Smear Taking: Cervical screening certification. 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).