We are recruiting for a practice nurse, minimum 10 hours per week to work at Wickham Market Medical Centre & Rendlesham Surgeries, you will be employed by Wickham Market Medical Practice. Duties will include; Providing general and specific health assessment and screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary. Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary. Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols. Providing advice, information and statistics to the Practice Manager on matters relating to or affecting the Practice Nursing function. Implementing a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security. Assisting with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care. Participating in the development of integrated information to meet management requirements. In participation with the lead nurse practitioner, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care. Undertaking any other professional or management responsibilities as required and appropriate to the post. Carries out specific duties and responsibilities to maintain nursing sessions. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc. and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs. Further details of the role and requirements are in the attached job description. About the Candidate To be considered for this position, you will need the following qualifications and experience; Essential: Registered Nurse (Adult) with the NMC (current PIN) Previous experience of working in a primary care and GP practice environment Good IT skills (clinical systems like EMIS/SystmOne, Microsoft Office) Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team About Us We are a high-performing PMS dispensing practice situated in a lovely semi-rural area of coastal Suffolk. We care for 9,900 patients, with our guiding vision being the desire to provide them with access to the type of general practice we would want for ourselves, our families and our friends. Via our PCN, we are also supported by another paramedic, first contact physiotherapists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. Social prescribers, mental health nurses and patient care coordinators provide further support. For 20 years, we have held an Investors in People bronze award. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.