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Job Summary
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Rydings Hall surgery based in the lovely town of Brighouse, part of the lower valley PCN. We are delighted to announce that we have an immediate‑start position as Practice Nurse/ Nurse Associate. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic nurse with chronic disease experience to join our team. If you have the required nurse experience we would be happy to receive your application.
Responsibilities
* To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
* To work with the wider nursing team in developing and integrated service for patients
* To manage chronic disease such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, respiratory conditions
* Carry out cytology screening
* To promote health and participate in seasonal campaigns
* Engage in Nurse/ Practice meetings
* To participate and support the lead nurse with management of infection control within the practice
* To maintain own professional development and nursing revalidation
* To attend study days, courses and other educational events as required by the practice
* Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to achieve QOF and enhanced service targets
Additional Nurse Duties
* Child/adult immunisations
* Hormone injections
* Cytology
* Wound care assessment and management
* Travel vaccines
* Contraception
* Venepuncture
Experience
Essential
* Empathetic approach to nursing care
* Motivated team player
* Able to use own initiative
* Experience working in primary care
* Experience working in a GP setting
* IT Skills
* Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
* DBS check
* UK driving licence
Desirable
* EMIS Web clinical system
* Docman
* Medlink
* Patchs
* Use of Microsoft packages
* TeamNet (Clarity)
Qualifications
Essential
* Adult Nursing degree/diploma
* Chronic disease management such as Respiratory, Diabetes, CHD
* NMC registration or Foundation nurse associate degree
Desirable
* Cytology
* Women’s Health Diploma
* Phlebotomy
* Vaccinations and Immunisation
* Ear Syringing
* Mentorship qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Job Details
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Salary: Depending on experience
Employer Details
Rydings Hall Surgery
Church Lane
Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 1AT
Site: https://www.rydingshallsurgery.org.uk
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