Riverside Health Centre have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and pro-active qualified practice nurse with respiratory nursing qualifications, to join the team for 15 hours per week, ideally on a Tuesday morning and all day Wednesdays.
The role will contribute to the improving quality of care of our patients across the network of practices. In addition to the duties normally expected of a practice nurse, the lead nurse will be responsible for overseeing the teams working day including duty nurse team, for managing and maximising ICB, PHE and NHSE driven targets.
The lead practice nurse will have the ability to carry out the following:
Management of clinics and staff to achieve targets.
Asthma and COPD reviews and recalls.
Stock management.
Immunisations lead.
Wound care and dressings.
Administering immunisations including child immunisations.
Contraception reviews.
Cervical cytology.
We reserve the right to retract the advert if a suitable person is found before the end date.
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About the Candidate
All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience:
A relevant nursing degree.
Current NMC registration.
Respiratory qualifications or equivalent experience
Compassionate manner with an empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of your work.
Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long-term conditions.
Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS.
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About Us
In June 2017 the Colte Partnership was formed consisting of 8 local practices across Colchester and Tendring caring for approx. 80,000 patients.
We also work as a collaborative Primary Care Network (PCN') which spans across Colchester and Tendring:
Riverside Medical Centre & Ardleigh Surgery
Mersea Island Medical Practice, Tiptree Medical Centre and Rowhedge Medical Centre
Walton Medical Centre, Colne Medical Centre & Wivenhoe Medical Centre
There is a wide socio-economic and demographic served within this area which will provide an interesting and varied case mix. You will be joining an enthusiastic team of clinicians and administrators. You will be well supported with on-going professional development (training support, CPD and peer support).
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