Dalston Medical Group is a friendly, approachable, innovative, training, dispensing practice. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced Practice Nurse to join our team working approximately 20 hours weekly.
The Practice offers a variety of appointments and clinics including childhood immunisations, cervical smears, coil implants, long term condition monitoring, as well as general nursing and clinician appointments. Special interests and personal development are welcomed and encouraged.
Main duties of the job
As a Practice Nurse, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of clinical services to our patients, including but not limited to:
* Cervical Screening: Performing cervical smears to screen for abnormal cervical cells, in line with the current national guidelines and best practice protocols.
* Immunisations: Administering childhood vaccinations, flu vaccines and other routine vaccinations.
* Wound Care: Perform dressings, leg ulcer management and other wound care procedures.
* Chronic Disease Management: Monitoring and managing conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
* General Nurse Duties: Undertake routine assessments, blood pressure checks, ECGs and urine testing.
* Collaboration: Working closely with the GPs, HCAs, ANP and administrative staff to ensure the smooth delivery of services.
About us
Our team includes 2 Practice Nurses, 2 Healthcare Assistants, 1 Advanced Clinical Practitioner, 2 GP Partners, 1 Salaried GP, a First Contact Physio and a Pharmacist. We have a fantastic Administration support team, Dispensary staff and a supportive Management team, offering a collaborative environment where Patient Care is our top priority.
Job responsibilities
* Cervical Screening: Performing cervical smears to screen for abnormal cervical cells, in line with the current national guidelines and best practice protocols.
* Immunisations: Administering childhood vaccinations, flu vaccines and other routine vaccinations.
* Wound Care: Perform dressings, leg ulcer management and other wound care procedures.
* Chronic Disease Management: Monitoring and managing conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
* General Nurse Duties: Undertake routine assessments, blood pressure checks, ECGs and urine testing.
* Collaboration: Working closely with the GPs, HCAs, ANP and administrative staff to ensure the smooth delivery of services.
Detailed job description available at interview stage
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Nursing Qualification: Registered Nurse with a valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) pin.
* Previous experience in Primary Care or a similar setting is desirable.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD), with a desire on improving own skills and knowledge.
* Two years experience working within a GP practice or similar healthcare setting.
* Knowledge of current NHS policies and guidelines.
* Additional qualifications or training in areas such as cytology, diabetes management, or family planning.
* Understanding of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) clinical expectations.
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.
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