We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our established Practice Nurse Team at Riverside Medical Centre.
24 hours per wek
Wednesday and Thursday 8am-4pm
Friday 10am-6pm (hours are non negotiable)
Main duties of the job
Providing general nursing support to the GP's and Nurses at the Practice. Experience of Long-Term Conditon Management would be desirable. Particularly Respiratory Management.
About us
We are located in the heart of Castleford. We have a list size of approx. 11,500 patients. Our team includes a Nurse Manager, 3 Practice Nurses and 2 Healthcare Assistants with dedicated administrative support.
SystmOne
Free onsite parking
High QOF achievement
Offers Enhanced Services
Salary negotiable dependant on experience
Training Practice.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our established Nursing Team at Riverside Medical Centre for 24 hours per week.
Wednesday and Thursdays 8am-4pm, Friday 10am-6pm (hours are non-negotiable). Some overtime may be required to cover sickness or annual leave.
The successful candidate will hold NMC registration and must have a legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. They will join our experienced team and work alongside a Nurse Manager, 3 Practice Nurses and 2 Healthcare Assistants. The Practice has a Multi-Disciplinary team which includes: Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Paramedics, Care Co-ordinators, Health and Wellbeing Coach, all supported by an expereienced administrative team.
We are located in the heart of Castleford and have strong links to the community while also working closely with other local practices through our Primary Care Network (PCN) We are a Safer Surgery, Veteran Friendly and hold a Good CQC rating. We are a training Practice which offers placements to GP Registrars, Medical Students and Student Nurses.
We are seeking a qualified Nurse who is enthusiastic, approachable, compassionate, organised, and confident to work unsupervised. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this position.
Duties include:
* Blood pressure reviews
* Smear tests
* Child immunisations
* ECG's
* Removal of sutures
* New pateints medical
* Urinalysis
* Attend and participate in training and meetings as required
* Family Planning
* Assist with coil and minor surgery
* Wound care
* Injections and vaccinations
* General nursing duties as required.
This list is not exhaustive
Experience of long-term condition management, respiratory in particular is desirable but not essential
As a member of our nursing team, you will be supported by a full complement of clinical and non-clinical staff. A basic knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage but full training will be given.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified NMC Registered Nurse
* Able to work in the UK without Visa Sponsorship
* Applicants must hold current UK professional Registration
* A Diploma in Long-term condition such as: Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, CVD is desirable
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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