We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at The Wall House Surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the provision of high-quality nursing care within a supportive and collaborative primary care environment.
We are happy to receive applications for part or full-time hours. Please specify your preferred hours when applying.
Main duties of the job
Deliver evidence-based care to patients with acute and chronic conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Provide nursing treatments such as wound care, immunisations (child and adult), cervical screening, ear irrigation, contraceptive advice, and phlebotomy.
Conduct long-term condition reviews, new patient health checks, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and spirometry (training provided). Provide pre-travel health advice and administer travel vaccinations. Assist in LARC and minor surgery clinics as required.
About us
Join a large, supportive, and fun multi-professional team within a GMS multi-professional training practice that offers opportunities for skill development, education, and involvement in training across Surrey. Sense of humour essential.
We achieve high standards and QOF targets, with extensive enhanced services including IUC, implants, and minor surgery. Daily clinical huddles support team collaboration. We offer in-house mentoring, use EMIS Web and Docman, and are part of an innovative PCN, Care Collaborative, with upcoming mental health hubs.
Located in a lovely area with excellent schools and transport links.
Job responsibilities
Provide evidence-based care for patients with various conditions. Conduct nursing treatments, reviews, health checks, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, spirometry, and support vaccination programs. Participate in anticoagulation monitoring and review, support travel health advice, and assist in minor procedures.
Engage in health promotion and safeguarding activities, promoting services such as smoking cessation, exercise, and psychological support. Recognize safeguarding concerns and make appropriate referrals.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, support student nurses and allied health professionals, and contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate records using EMIS Web, communicate effectively with patients and professionals, and ensure confidentiality and professional standards are upheld. Participate in meetings, training, and administrative tasks, and manage clinical supplies and infection control procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
* Nursing Qualification
* Respiratory Trained (Asthma and COPD reviews)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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