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Responsibilities include chronic disease management, wound care and minor injuries, cytology, childhood immunisations, travel vaccination, NHS Health Checks, ECGs, 24 hour BP monitring, contraception advice, assisting GPs in minor operation session, treatment room tasks including general immunisations; delivering health promotion and health education to patients addressing key lifestyle issues i.e. smoking, weight, diet etc Please refer to the job description and person specifications for more details. About us We are based in Edwinstowe which is a picturesque historic village in the heart of Sherwood Forest, the home of Robin Hood! It is famous of the 800 years old Major Oak in the heart of Sherwood Forest. The village has excellent route connections with Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark, A1 & M1. 7200 list size with 3 GP Partners, GP registrar, Clinical Pharmacists, Nurse Prescriber, Practice Nurse, GP Assistant, First contact Physiotherapist, Social Prescribers, Phlebotomist, Acute Home Visiting Team and supportive admin and reception teams

• Training Practice
• Part of Sherwood PCN
• Working in partnership with proactive Patient Participation Group (PPG)
• Services we offer: Minor Surgery, minor injuries, Joint injections, Family Planning, Nurse Led Chronic Disease Management, Warfarin Management, DMARDS, Shared Care Treatment, travel clinic, Group Consultations etc., Job summary:
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team., Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Such tasks may include:
• Chronic disease management (inclusding Diabetes review)
• Wound care / ulcer care
• Removal of sutures/clips
• New patient medicals
• Urinalysis
• ECGs
• Peak flow readings & Spirometry
• Venepuncture
• Blood pressure measurements
• Routine immunisation
• treatment room skills
• smears
  
  Major Oak Medical Practice is looking for an experienced practice nurse to join our busy team. Hours are 21 hours per week over 2.5 days. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Experience in a GP practice is essential.
Support for opportunities to develop special interests Clinical System: SystmOne,
• Qualification as a Nurse SRN/SEN
• Membership of the RCN
Desirable
• Adult and paediatric asthma qualification
• COPD qualification / training
• Diabetic qualification
• Extended practice (insulin)
• Spirometry trained
Experience Essential
• Experience working in Primary Care
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (or equivalent) i.e. email, internet, electronic diary scheduling Able to use Access database
• Working knowledge of clinical software systems
• Ability to deal sensitively with patients and colleagues at all levels and disciplines
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Qualification as a Nurse SRN/SEN
• Membership of the RCN
Desirable
• Adult and paediatric asthma qualification
• COPD qualification / training
• Diabetic qualification
• Extended practice (insulin)
• Spirometry trained
Experience Essential
• Experience working in Primary Care
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (or equivalent) i.e. email, internet, electronic diary scheduling Able to use Access database
• Working knowledge of clinical software systems
• Ability to deal sensitively with patients and colleagues at all levels and disciplines