PAY: £18-27 per hour, dependant on experience
JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse
REPORTS TO: Lead Nurse, Operations Manager
HOURS: 33.5 hours per week. Negotiable for the right candidate
Monday: 8:30am – 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 2pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 5pm
Friday: 8:30am – 5pm
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and organised Primary Care Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys a varied role and values continuity of care within general practice.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of our multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality nursing care to our Nevells Road Surgery population, both within the practice and in patients’ homes.
We welcome someone who brings a positive attitude, is self‑motivated and able to work independently. While we offer support from our clinical and administrative staff when required.
Main duties of the job
* Wound care management and dressings
* Suture and clip removal
* ECG recording
* Blood pressure monitoring
* Administration of injections and vaccinations, including childhood, seasonal and adult immunisations per national guidance
* Cervical cytology
* Travel vaccinations and advice
* Health promotion and preventative care advice
* Urinalysis
* Stocking measurement
* Undertake a small number of patient housebound visits (fuel costs expensed to the practice)
* Assist with annual long term condition reviews
* Clinical admin: checking and recording fridge temperatures, checking emergency trolley & equipment
* Act as chaperone
* Stock ordering and management
* Support and guide junior members of the nursing team where necessary
* Maintain accurate patient records and coding using the practice’s clinical system (SystmOne)
* Ensure infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times
* Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns for children and vulnerable adults
Professional and NMC Responsibilities
* Maintain NMC professional registration and undertake revalidation requirements
* Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
* Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and CPD
* Work within practice policies, procedures and NHS England (or equivalent) guidelines
* Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
* Maintain confidentiality in line with GDPR and Caldicott principles
Qualifications & Experience
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
* Evidence of ongoing CPD
* Experience working in a primary care environment
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues and patients
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Competent with IT and clinical systems (ideally SystmOne & AccuRx)
* Comfortable following practice processes & procedures
What We Offer
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Opportunity for supported development
* Involvement in service development and quality improvement
* Free parking on site
Background Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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