Swanwood Partnership are on the lookout for a capable and confident practice nurse to join our primary care team. This position is offered on a part-time basis, working between 24-28 hours per week.
We need someone who's ready to hit the ground running, so you must be experienced in the full scope of general practice nursing duties.
You will be expected to provide a wide range of practice nurse services with confidence and autonomy.
Main duties of the job
* Chronic disease management (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, etc.)
* Cervical cytology
* Childhood and adult immunisations
* Travel health advice and vaccinations
* Contraceptive advice and support
* NHS Health Checks
* Infection control
* Health promotion
* Support for QOF and enhanced services
About us
We are a supportive team that values clinical skill, common sense, and a bit of humour when things get busy. You'll be working in a well-organised, patient-first environment that understands the value of good nursing. We're not here to micromanage, we want someone who takes ownership of their role and thrives in a collaborative team.
Job responsibilities
Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please do nothesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Experience
* 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, and recording spirometry.
* Compassionate manner with an empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of your work. The successful candidate will value the dignity of our patients, their relatives and carers, as well as their colleagues at the practice.
* Someone who takes initiative and doesn't need their hand held.
* Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long-term conditions.
* Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS.
Qualifications
* Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
* Competence to undertake asthma, COPD and diabetic clinics and reviews, holding relevant certificates.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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