About this role
Job summary
We are a large training practice looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to join our existing nursing team to work 16 -20 hours per week.
Experience of working in a General Practice environment, managing chronic diseases, including Respiratory and Diabetes is an advantage.
All applicants must have a valid UK NMC Pin number and be eligible to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a range of nursing services including health assessments, screening, treatment, chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations. Provide health promotion, patient education and advice on minor illnesses. Undertake cervical screening, wound care, dressings and specimen collection, including phlebotomy where appropriately trained. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using the practice's electronic patient record system. Ensure clinical equipment and treatment rooms are maintained to a high standard and that stock levels are monitored. Support infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and health and safety policies. Participate in clinical audits, team meetings and quality improvement initiatives. Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
About us
We are an innovative forward thinking 6 partner GMS practice serving 14500 patients, located in Edgware. We are very well supported by our salaried GPs, ANP, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, phlebotomist, HCA, medical assistants, reception & administrative teams.
We have created a supportive, learning environment where we train and teach a new generation of clinicians, that include medical students, nurses, pharmacists & GP trainees as well as other health care professionals. We are an accredited undergraduate and postgraduate training practice with highly experienced trainers.
We provide standard medical services complemented by our child health, womens health, family planning, minor surgery & travel clinics.
Job description Job responsibilities
Deliver a range of nursing services including health assessments, screening, treatment, chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations. Provide health promotion, patient education and advice on minor illnesses. Undertake cervical screening, wound care, dressings and specimen collection, including phlebotomy where appropriately trained. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using the practice's electronic patient record system. Ensure clinical equipment and treatment rooms are maintained to a high standard and that stock levels are monitored. Support infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and health and safety policies. Participate in clinical audits, team meetings and quality improvement initiatives. Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills Desirable
DOCMAN
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration. Experience in chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, and health promotion. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
Previous experience working in general practice or primary care is desirable. Phlebotomy skills are desirable.
Knowledge and skills Essential
A commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining professional development. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.
Desirable
EMIS WEBB
Experience Essential
Experience in chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, and health promotion.
Desirable
Previous experience working in general practice or primary care is desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Lane End Medical Group
Address 2 Penshurst Gardens
Edgware
HA8 9GJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.laneendmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)