Practice Nurse across our Huddersfield surgeries

Job summary
All our surgeries in Huddersfield are undergoing a period of transition and we are currently developing smarter ways of working which includes reorganising teams to embrace and encourage talent.

If you are enthusiastic about change, then we want you to join our team.

We are looking for a friendly and vibrant General Practice Nurse to join our well-established nursing team.

You will be NMC registered and will share in the usual distribution of work across our nurse team.

Main duties of the job

• Chronic Disease Management/Long Term Conditions within the clinic setting
• Health Promotion
• To collaborate with and enable clients and other members of the primary health care
• Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness
• Treatment of minor injuries
• LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative work
• Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations
• Travel health advice and vaccinations
• Menopause and HRT consultations
• Smoking Cessation
• Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis in Pregnancy vaccinations
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

About us
Our Vision
To have Practices that deliver outstanding primary care in line with our patients needs and at the highest level of customer satisfaction. As a practice wed like to attract, reward and retain highly skilled staff and help them grow in their careers to the best of our ability.

Our Philosophy
Our surgeries strive to maintain environments which is welcoming, caring and accessible to all our patients. We aim to treat all our patients fairly and equally, with dignity and respect.

By working in partnership with our patients we strive to provide an outstanding standard of holistic primary medical care that is highly effective, efficient and safe for all our patients. We take pride in our work and have a no blame but supportive policy to create a friendly working environment.

Our Mission
We are committed as primary healthcare professionals to help our patients resume their lifelong pursuit of both physical/mental health and well-being.

Patient Centred Care
We aspire to provide a holistic approach to care, empowering our patients during consultations to actively be involved in decision making.

High Quality
We aim to deliver effective and efficient healthcare in line with the CQC and by embracing new technologies.

Staff Development
We aim to maintain a supportive, fulfilling and rewarding working environment for all our staff. We encourage personal development and value their feedback and contributions.

Job responsibilities

• Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness
• Wound care / ulcer care Treatment of minor injuries
• Removal of Sutures
• New Patient Medicals / Urinalysis / BP checks
• ECGs
• COPD / Asthma / Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry
• LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative work
• Ear irrigation
• Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations
• Travel health advice and vaccinations
• Menopause and HRT consultations
• Smoking Cessation
• Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis in Pregnancy vaccinations
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Experience in Diabetes / Coronary Heart Disease
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
• Ordering of vaccinations and equipment to maintain stock levels
• Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
• At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
• A duty to advise colleagues of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered General Nurse (diploma or degree level)

Desirable

• Qualifications and Experience in: - Cervical Screening, Childhood Immunisations, Asthma, Diabetes, Health Promotion, Heart Disease and Travel Advice

Experience
Essential

• Car driver with clean licence Able to work at the desired times. Flexible and able to cover for colleague absence through sickness, annual leave or study leave. Experience of primary care
• Experience and competent in General Treatment Room Duties Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Practice Experience of dealing with the public/patients
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Able to work under pressure Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Willingness and enthusiasm to developing nursing skills. Able to work in a changing environment

Desirable

• Practice Nurse Qualification/Experience. Experience in Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, CKD, Stroke, Hypertension). Current (within the last 12 months) emergency resuscitation training certificate. Experience of Systemone Clinical System

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).