About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our excellent clinical team at Weaverham Surgery.
We are looking for a registered nurse with primary care experience with up to date skills in the full range of practice nursing services. This position is part-time.
A nurse with extended skills that includes cervical smear taking, chronic disease management (Respiratory disease & Diabetes specifically) is essential for the right candidate.
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Main duties of the job
Provide general nursing care including:
Injections and immunisations (including childhood and adult vaccinations)
Undertake cervical screening in line with NHS Cervical Screening Programme guidance
Management of chronic diseases such as:
Asthma
COPD
Diabetes
Hypertension
Coronary heart disease
Carry out health checks and screening programmes (e.g. NHS Health Checks)
Provide travel health advice and vaccinations.
Support contraception services, including pill checks.
Recognise, assess, and refer patients with deteriorating health or safeguarding concerns
Promote healthy lifestyles including smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity
Provide advice on diet, exercise, and disease prevention
Support self-management of long-term conditions
About us
Weaverham Surgery is a NHS general practice based in Weaverham, Cheshire, providing high-quality, person-centered primary care services for patients in Weaverham and surrounding areas such as Hartford, Cuddington, Crowton, Acton Bridge and Sandiway. The practice serves a population of around 7,000 registered patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide general nursing care including:
Injections and immunisations (including childhood and adult vaccinations)
Undertake cervical screening in line with NHS Cervical Screening Programme guidance
Management of chronic diseases such as:
Asthma
COPD
Diabetes
Hypertension
Coronary heart disease
Carry out health checks and screening programmes (e.g. NHS Health Checks)
Provide travel health advice and vaccinations.
Support contraception services, including pill checks.
Recognise, assess, and refer patients with deteriorating health or safeguarding concerns
Promote healthy lifestyles including smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity
Provide advice on diet, exercise, and disease prevention
Support self-management of long-term conditions
Lead Infection control audits
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience in a GP practice setting Experience of working within a nursing team. Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration Relevant experience working in primary care or transferable clinical experience. Practice Nurse qualification, Cytology training, Immunisation and vaccination training, Chronic disease management qualifications.
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse
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 Weaverham Surgery
Address Northwich Road
Weaverham
Northwich
Cheshire
CW8 3EU
Employer's website https://www.weaverhamsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)