We are seeking an enthusiastic part-time practice nurse to work approximately 12 - 16 hours a week, excluding Tuesdays, during the surgery's opening hours. One shift will be until 6:30 pm. Hours are negotiable.
The ideal candidate should be lively and bubbly with a can-do attitude, experienced in working within an NHS GP Practice, with patient care as the forefront of their mind.
We are a small, friendly GP practice located in Hayes, Kent, with only 6,700 registered patients.
If successful, we require 2 employment references and an enhanced DBS check before employment begins.
We do not offer overseas visa support and will only consider applicants based in the UK with the right to work documentation.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews.
Main duties of the job
Applicants with primary care/GP experience will be considered.
The practice nurse provides nursing services within the scope of their role, supporting patients to stay healthy, monitoring long-term conditions, and delivering health promotion, screening, and prevention activities.
Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and implementing treatment protocols, and reviewing progress.
This includes managing long-term conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, CHD, and mental health issues, depending on experience and training.
Tasks include taking and testing pathology samples, caring for uncomplicated wounds (removal of sutures, wound assessment, cleaning, dressing, burn management, ulcer care), and participating in vaccination and immunization programs.
Qualified candidates may prescribe medications within their competence and perform other clinical duties as required.
About us
We are a caring and open surgery that values our staff and patients equally.
We promote an inclusive environment, welcoming individuals regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or age.
Our staff benefits include:
* 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata
* Fully paid induction and ongoing training and development
* Practice Away Days, Christmas Party, and other staff events
* Free eye tests every two years
Our team comprises GP partners, salaried GPs, practice nurses, phlebotomists, and administrative staff. We are part of the Hayes Wick PCN, offering diverse clinical services, including extended hours and specialist clinics.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
* Chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, COPD, CHD, diabetes, hypertension, mental health)
* Learning disability reviews, pre-diabetes reviews, HRT and contraception reviews, lipid management
* Childhood immunizations, injections (e.g., B12, influenza, shingles), smears, wound care, urinalysis, sample testing, contraception advice, weight management, smoking cessation advice
Administrative
* Infection control reviews, stock management, clinical coding, accurate record keeping, referrals, MDT participation, policy updates, and other administrative duties as needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Postgraduate diploma or degree in primary care, Non-medical prescriber
Experience
* Minimum 2 years NHS GP practice nursing experience (newly qualified nurses considered with support)
* Experience in chronic disease management, infection control, travel consultations, EMIS X, DOCMAN, cytology, blood test interpretation, and medication administration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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