About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly team!
Towcester Medical Centre is a busy and forward-thinking GP practice serving a growing patient population. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Practice Nurse to join our established clinical team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse, or someone looking to develop their career within general practice.
Main duties of the job
The role
You will work as part of our multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality nursing care to our patients. The role will include a range of general practice nursing duties, which may include:
Chronic disease management Childhood and adult immunisations Cervical screening Wound care and dressings Blood pressure and other routine observations Health promotion and patient education Supporting patients with self-management of their health Working collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants and the wider practice team
About us
What we can offer
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive practice where our staff are valued. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced and welcoming clinical team, with support for ongoing learning and professional development.
We are committed to providing a positive working environment where everyone can contribute to the continued development of our practice and the care we provide to our patients.
If you are looking for a friendly GP practice where you can make a real difference to patients and be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition Management of patients with diabetes and other chronic diseases Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care Assess and care for patients presenting with wounds Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad The post holder may be required to provide services to the Practices housebound patients in their own homes to ensure equitable access to primary care services.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Has experience in general practice nursing, or is keen to develop their skills within primary care Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills Is compassionate, approachable and patient-focused Works well as part of a team but is also confident working independently Is organised and able to manage their own workload Is committed to delivering safe, effective and high-quality patient care Is keen to learn and develop professionally
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
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 Towcester Medical Centre
Address Link Way
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 6HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.towcestermedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)