Practice Nurse

Main duties will be to deliver high quality care within a primary care setting, including:

education and advice,

patient records.

Duties will include General nursing duties, childhood and

adult immunisations, injections, cervical cytology, chronic disease management,

wound management, contraceptive advice, assisting with QOF and audits.

Kirkham Health Centre is a well-established, patient centred

GP surgery situated in the market town of Kirkham within the Fylde Coast area.

We have a patient population of 9,800 patients, covering a mixed urban and

rural area.

We own our own building and have an extensive primary care

team comprising of 4 GP Partners,1 Salaried GP, 3 ANPs, 4 Practice Nurses, 1

HCA, 1 Nursing Associate, Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescriber, and a

supportive Administration and Reception team.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming

practice who are committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients. We

are active members of our local Primary Care Network and perform well in QOF.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the

outlined closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Knowledge and skills

Experience

Essential: - History of positive working relationships; - Experience of working within a fast paced healthcare setting

Desirable: - Proven experience of working as a Practice Nurse within primary care; - Experience of using Emis

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council; - Evidence of CPD

Desirable: - Post graduate degree or diploma in chronic disease management