Job Description

Harbury Surgery is looking for a qualified practice nurse to join our small, friendly team. The role is for 25hrs per week, working set shifts. The successful candidate must be able to work between the hours of 7am and 6.30pm.

Main duties of the job:

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. They will work independently in accordance with the NMC code of Conduct and provide evidence based care. The candidate will ensure continuation of their professional development with support from the practice team. They will support the delivery of the following services to patients:

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Wound treatments, applying and removing dressings and sutures. Administering vaccinations including children's. Taking patient samples, swabs and specimens. Preferably including cytology specimens. Carrying out physical examinations, blood pressure, urinalysis, ECGs, venepuncture and ear examination. Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil/implant fitting and removal. Chronic disease management of long term conditions such as COPD, Asthma and Diabetes preferably. Provide patient health education and advice including travel advice.
We ask for flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness.

Salary dependant on experience. Salary to be discussed at interview.

Skills and experience required:

Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Able to work autonomously and within a team. Ability to manage time effectively. Experience of using clinical IT systems.
Desirable

Experience of working in a Primary Care environment. Cervical cytology qualification. Child immunisation qualification. Chronic disease management.

About us

Harbury Surgery is a proactive, progressive and well established practice spread across 2 sites of which you will be expected to work at both. Our team consists of 5 GPs, practice Nurses, and a wider clinical team that includes Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribers and Health and Well Being Practitioners. Harbury surgery serve almost 6,000 patients. We are also a training practice with a regular team of registrars, medical students and nursing students year round. We all work together to provide a high standard of care to our patients

Our non-clinical team is comprised of the Practice manager, Assistant practice manager, Dispensary manager, Senior Care Navigators, care navigator team/admin team, secretary team and dispensary.

The job advertisement may be withdrawn early if the right candidate is found before the application deadline.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 20.00-23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Experience:

Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required) Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person