Job summary
*Competitive salary*
We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly team.
You will provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
Hours: 15 per week to full-time.
Main duties of the job
Assess the needs of patients incorporating evidence-based practice
Follow individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions
Provide wound care
Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead in IPC compliance
Provide imms and vaccines
About us
We are a forward thinking and innovative practice with approximately 14,000 patients, based over two sites.
We have 4 GP Partners and a committed team of clinical and non-clinical staff.
Our nursing team consists of 1 Practice Nurse, 2 TNAs and 1 HCA.
Date posted
01 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience WTE (pro-rata for part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A2619-25-0000
Job locations
Lennard Road Medical Practice
26 Lennard Road
Croydon
CR0 2UL
Greenside Surgery
88 Greenside Road
Croydon
CR0 3PN
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
Assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance
Provide travel medication and vaccines
Request pathology services and process pathology results as required
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
Ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
Ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
Assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance
Provide travel medication and vaccines
Request pathology services and process pathology results as required
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
Ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
Ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Experience Essential
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
* Experience of infection prevention and control measures
* Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
* ECGs
* Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Desirable
* Experience of working as a practice nurse
* Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
* Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
* Experience of using EMIS
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Experience Essential
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
* Experience of infection prevention and control measures
* Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
* ECGs
* Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Desirable
* Experience of working as a practice nurse
* Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
* Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
* Experience of using EMIS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Greenwood Group Practice
Address
Lennard Road Medical Practice
26 Lennard Road
Croydon
CR0 2UL
Employer's website
https://www.countryparkpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Greenwood Group Practice
Address
Lennard Road Medical Practice
26 Lennard Road
Croydon
CR0 2UL
Employer's website
https://www.countryparkpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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