Experienced Practice Nurse Vacancy
Due to the retirement of a long-standing practice nurse, we are looking to recruit a positive, enthusiastic, self- motivated individual to join ASA Medical Group. This is a busy and varied post and requires someone who has the desire to continue personal development. ASA Medical Group provides care to 21000 patients over 3 sites in Doncaster, Armthorpe, Intake (Sandringham) and Auckley practices. We have a positive and friendly team with a wide range of clinical and administrative skills.
The hours of work are 18-20 Hours per week. However, some flexibility is required to cover annual leave, staff absence or practice meetings.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
• Hold a full NMC registration
• Excellent interpersonal & time management skills
• Up to date NHS mandatory training
• Evidence of occupational health/immunisations
Duties of this role include:
· To support the practice team in the provision of high-quality care, achieving CQC standards and adhering to NHS contracts
· Undertake complex disease management reviews under the Quality and Outcomes framework, particularly respiratory (spirometry interpretation), diabetes, and smears.
· Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.
· Promote the purchase of over-the-counter medications where appropriate.
· Provide support and mentorship to clinical colleagues undertaking PARE registration and mentorship training.
· Be the first line wound care assessor before referring the patient to other clinical colleagues for further wound care management.
· Deliver vaccination and immunisations to all patient cohorts, promoting public health strategies and achieving targets.
· Assess and treating patients for minor illness problems would be desirable.
· Rates of pay dependent upon experience and further training requirements.
· Uniform provided
· NMC fees paid
· Medical defence - NHS state backed scheme
· CQC rated good in all areas.
For further details or an informal discussion please contact Susan Simpson on 01302 986135 or Susan.Simpson10@nhs.net. Please apply in writing with a CV to Susan Simpson, Business Manager, ASA Medical Group, Mere Lane, Armthorpe, DN3 2DB