Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care within a busy medical practice, supporting doctors and other healthcare professionals. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to patient wellbeing while developing their clinical skills in a supportive environment. The Practice Nurse will be responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing services, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

a) Chronic disease management in line with QOF Targets- Diabetes, Asthma & COPD

b) Wound management including dressings

c) Child and adult immunisations

d) Screening- Including Cervical Screening

e) Health promotion

f) Ear care

g) Child health/child protection

h) Performing ECGs

i) Venepuncture and requesting pathology testing

j) Uphold Infection control standards and ensure clinical environment is kept clean and stocked.

k) Chaperoning and assisting patients

l) Attend and participate in clinical and practice meetings when required

m) Proactive in identifying own needs for personal and professional development

n) Ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with current clinical and practice guidelines and initiatives.

o) Provide patient care in accordance with current PGDs and clinical protocols

p) Ensure patient care activities are carried out in line with QOF requirements.

(Any other duties as required)

Person Specification Essential:

Registered with the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) Post Graduate diploma or degree Experience of working in primary care Experience of chronic disease management (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes) Experience of working autonomously Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Evidence of training qualifications

Person Specification- Desirable:

Nurse Prescriber Screening- including cervical screening Women's health Spirometry Family Planning Full UK Driving License

Essential Skills:

Wound care/removal of sutures and staples and dressings ECGs Immunisations (routine and childhood) Health promotion Child health/protection Venepuncture Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Infection control Chaperoning Attending and participating in clinical and practice meetings Personal development Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Essential Personal Qualities:

Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Flexible and cooperative Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Interest in Quality Improvement initiatives to enhance patient care
This role is ideal for a proactive nurse committed to delivering exceptional patient care. The position offers professional development opportunities within a supportive practice environment dedicated to continuous improvement in healthcare services.

Working Hours: 30hrs per week

Monday- 08:30-16:00

Tuesday- 08:30-13:30

Wednesday- 08:30-18:00

Friday- 08:30-18:00

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person