Practice Nurse

A current full driving license is essential as occasional home visits

may be required.

You will need a valid NMC PIN and you must be a registered general nurse

to apply.

The role is a part-time position 27 hours per week across Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

We are seeking someone who is a team player, who has a flexible approach

to work.

The surgery is open from 8 am to 6:30 pm

Job Purpose

To provide a high quality care service based on the

needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening,

preventative care and patient education

Duties and

To manage patients with chronic disease (focusing on

respiratory management) , running specific clinic sessions and maintaining

robust call and recall systems

Participate in national screening work such as cervical

cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule

Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate

prescribed vaccinations

Treat patients with minor injuries

Assist GPs with contraceptive services

Act as chaperone when required

Undertake health promotion to help educate patients

Discuss issues related to the care and support of

individual patients within the practice nurse team and refer patients and

carers to those that can better meet their needs.

Please complete the application process via NHS Jobs

(Rate of pay will be negotiable in line with experience)

Qualifications

Essential: - Good standard of general education; - Registered Nurse; - Membership of professional body

Desirable: - Supervisory Management qualification; - Non Medical Prescriber

Experience

Essential: - Practical experience of working with others; - Experience of using own initiative

Desirable: - Experience of working within a Primary Care setting; - Practical experience of SystmOne record keeping system

Skills

Knowledge

Behaviours

Essential: - Planning and organising; - Performing under pressure; - Adaptability; - Team working; - Self motivated; - Flexibility; - Confidentiality