Current Vacancies

Treatment Room Practice Nurse

The Banks & Bearwood Medical Practice are looking for a Treatment Room Practice Nurse to join our friendly and patient orientated surgery located in Dorset.

The post holder will have the opportunity to provide a general practice nurse service which would include cytology, wound care, immunisation, compression therapy and care of long-term conditions, experience in these areas is desirable, but not essential, as training and education will be provided as needed.

Job responsibilities:

• Works independently and under indirect supervision and reports to the Senior Nurse.

Clinical Responsibilities.

• Responsible for maintaining high standards of care for patients and ensuring that care is delivered in accordance with recognised quality standards e.g., NICE guidance.
• Provide nursing treatment, assessments, and screening to patients.
• Be aware of and adhere to local Child Protection Procedures.
• To be flexible in response to a varying caseload and Practice emergencies.
• Advise patients on general health care, health education and minor ailments with referral to other team members of the primary health care team as necessary.
• Maintain clear lines of accountability to manage any evidence of poor clinical practice.
• To adhere to the Nursing Council Code of Professional Conduct.
• Exercise awareness of professional responsibilities being familiar with current evidence and taking opportunities for personal development in line with Revalidation.
• To keep up to date with mandatory training.

Other tasks may include:

• Cleaning of medical equipment used.
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of the treatment rooms.
• Restocking of treatment rooms.
• Assisting with the ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels.
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Essential Qualifications

• Registration on Part 1 of the NMC Register

Essential Experience

• Evidence of effective team working
• Ability to write and maintain accurate records
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience of working within a Primary Care Setting

Personal Attributes (Essential)
· Team player

• Able to perform under pressure
• Professionalism and advocate for high standard sand adhere to the NMC code of conduct.

Other Factors (Essential)

• Willingness to undertake training according to the needs of the practice
• Able to meet travel requirements of post and work across the 2 surgery sites in Bearwood and Winton where necessary.

We offer:

• Friendly and supportive working environment
• NHS Pension Scheme

Please note that pay rate depends on experience and training.

Job Type: Permanent, Part-time 26.5 hours (split over 4 days but would consider 3 long days.  This will include Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and a late finish on a Wednesday night at 7pm)

To apply for the post please email Victoria.Patten@dorsetgp.nhs.uk along with a covering letter.

Interviews to be held ASAP