Practice Nurse

The successful candidate will work with autonomy alongside our GPs, and HCA team to deliver high-quality patient care, supporting baby immunisations, cervical screening, chronic disease management such as diabetes, asthma COPD etc, phlebotomy, wound management and treatment room duties. The successful candidate will oversee infection control compliance; vaccination ordering and ensure that all nurse-related Care Quality Commission evidence indicators are compliant.

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Deliver a range of nursing services including chronic disease management (asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension), cervical cytology, childhood and adult immunisations, travel vaccinations and advice, contraceptive services, wound care, suture/staple removal, venepuncture, ECGs, and health promotion.

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Achieve immunisation targets and ensure the safe storage, handling, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and medications.

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Participate in safeguarding procedures, recognising and responding appropriately to child abuse, vulnerable adults, and other safeguarding concerns.

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Undertake emergency care, first aid, anaphylaxis, and resuscitation where required within the team.

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Work within your NMC scope of practice, following PGDs and clinical policies, referring to GPs as needed.

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Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.

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Apply evidence-based practice and contribute to quality improvement and achievement of clinical targets.

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Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards at all times.

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Engage with the wider public health agenda, clinical governance, and local health initiatives where appropriate.

Kirkgate Surgery is a thriving, friendly, patient-focused GP practice with a growing list size of around 3,600 patients. Our clinical team consists of 2 GP partners, 2 salaried GP's, a Practice Nurse, a Health care assistant, a Clinical Pharmacist and a General Practice Assistant. Being a small team allows us to look after our team and have high levels of employee satisfaction. We work on systemone and we are a training practice who are high achievers in QOF.

We take pride in being a practice that offers a positive, supportive, and rewarding place to work for our entire team. We are committed to learning, development, and fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to share ideas and grow professionally. We work hard to promote a healthy work-life balance for all our staff.

We meet monthly as a clinical team and work collaboratively across roles. We are also proactive about change and innovation where it improves patient care and staff experience. If you enjoy being part of a team that listens, values your input and supports you to achieve a good work-life balance Kirkgate is a great fit.

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