We are looking for a diligent and motivated individual to support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
Ideally you will have some experience of venepuncture, but full training can be provided if necessary.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- When trained, undertake venepuncture
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Please note that this position is for maternity cover only and is anticipated to be a fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months.
No agencies please.
Job Types: Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £11.35-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/05/2023
Expected start date: 03/07/2023
