Practice Nurse

GENERAL PRACTICE NURSE Person specification/job description General practice Nurse Registered nurse Minimum 2-3 years in post registration Experience in Childhood & Adult immunisations Experience in Ear Irrigation Experience in wound management Experience in Cervical cytology Willingness to learn and acquire new skills Basic/advanced certificate of life Support Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS Understanding of health and safety issues Evidence of appropriate knowledge base Interest and basic knowledge in long-term conditions Demonstrate an understanding of audits Computer skills in Emis and Microsoft Office Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice Undertaken mentorship training Awareness of the national service framework guidelines Experience in Phlebotomy Qualities/ Attributes Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Uses initiative Evidence of problem-solving and decision making skills Good team player Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively Willingness to accept additional responsibilities Gets on well with people at all levels Physical make-up (ie speech, impact on others, general presentation and appearance) Neat, well-groomed and well presented Clarity of speech Good health record Punctual time keeper Positive role model Other Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times Experience of Primary Care