Looking for a change from NHS nursing?
We are seeking a Health & Wellbeing Screening Nurse or Nurse associate to join our small, friendly team.
The Mary How Trust for Cancer Prevention is an independent Charity based in West Sussex.
Our appointments center around preventative health to spot early signs of life- threatening illness such a bowel cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
We allow clinicians the time with their clients to review their current health, medical history and explore any problems which may arise in the future.
Our nurse clinics see between 5-6 clients a day to ensure sufficient time is given with each client and additional time for the nurses to review and interpret results.
You will be an essential part of our team, and able to use your judgement and initiative to create bespoke client plans.
We encourage and support professional and personal development and offer the chance for further training as the Charity expands.
If you have excellent communication skills, a professional manner and would be committed to providing high-quality nursing practice to ensure our clients receive the best possible health & wellbeing screening experience then we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive patient care during health screenings, ensuring comfort and safety.
* Conduct venipuncture and other necessary tests while adhering to NMC guidelines.
* Maintain accurate client records and communicate results effectively.
* Assess client's health & wellbeing needs and advise the client to plan towards a healthier lifestyle.
* Use the Clinical Database to enter client results and produce results and letter
* Record results on the Clinical Database, and to generate letter(s) and report(s) for the client with recommendations.
* Utilise IT systems for data management and reporting.
* Demonstrate strong organisational skills to manage multiple patients efficiently.
* Engage with patients using excellent communication skills to explain procedures and address concerns.
Person Specification
* NMC Registration
* Venipuncture experience
* Interpreting blood test results.
* ECG experience preferable
* Interest in promoting health & wellbeing and motivating clients towards a healthy lifestyle and lifestyle changes.
* IT Skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Good organisational skills
* Able to work as part of a small team and independently.
Please apply with C.V. and covering letter.
The successful candidate must have the right to work and reside in the UK and have a good command of the English language both written and spoken. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor candidates or offer re location packages.
DBS checks and references are mandatory.
We receive no funding from the NHS. Our service is made possible by donations, grants, and fundraising.
Job Types: Part-time. Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday, Wednesdays and Sundays.
License/Certification:
* NMC (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £18.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person