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About the Role
Highwoods Surgery is a friendly and supportive practice with an expanding population. We are looking for an experienced practice nurse to join our team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across both Highwoods and Bluebell sites. This is a part-time position, with hours and days to be discussed at interview. The ideal candidate will have good all-round experience to complete the following duties:
* Cervical cytology
* Childhood and adult immunisations
* Travel vaccinations
* Wound care
* Contraception
* Infection control
* Asthma and COPD clinics and reviews
We reserve the right to close this position early if the right applicant is found.
About the Candidate
All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills, and experience:
* A relevant nursing degree
* Current NMC registration with an active PIN
* Fundamentals of Practice Nursing course (General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme) or equivalent experience or qualifications
* Competence to undertake asthma, COPD, and reviews, holding relevant certificates
* Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, phlebotomy, ECG recording, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor surgery, dressing, and wound care
* Compassionate manner with an empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of work. The successful candidate will value the dignity of patients, their relatives, carers, and colleagues at the practice
* Knowledge and experience supporting long-term conditions
* Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS
* Knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage, but training will be provided to the right candidate
About Us
Highwoods Surgery is located in Colchester, caring for approximately 7,500 patients. We offer a range of benefits, including the NHS pension.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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