About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive practice. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients, including chronic disease management, health promotion, cervical screening, immunisations, wound care, and routine nursing treatments.
Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering safe, patient-centred care and improving health outcomes within our practice. We welcome applications from enthusiastic and proactive nurses who are committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting the wellbeing of our local community.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will be to deliver high quality care within a primary care setting, including:
- chronic disease management,
- health promotion,
- immunisations,
- cervical screening,
- wound care,
- supporting patients with long-term conditions
- providing health education and advice,
- undertaking clinical assessments,
- maintaining accurate patient records.
About us
Kirkham Health Centre is a well-established, patient centred GP surgery situated in the market town of Kirkham within the Fylde Coast area. We have a patient population of 9,800 patients, covering a mixed urban and rural area.
We own our own building and have an extensive primary care team comprising of 4 GP Partners,1 Salaried GP, 3 ANPs, 4 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 1 Nursing Associate, Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescriber, and a supportive Administration and Reception team.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming practice who are committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients. We are active members of our local Primary Care Network and perform well in QOF.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the outlined closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include General nursing duties, childhood and adult immunisations, injections, cervical cytology, chronic disease management, wound management, contraceptive advice, assisting with QOF and audits.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Flexible and co-operative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Experience
Essential
- History of positive working relationships
- Experience of working within a fast paced healthcare setting
Desirable
- Proven experience of working as a Practice Nurse within primary care
- Experience of using Emis
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post graduate degree or diploma in chronic disease management
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
Kirkham Health Centre
Address
Moor Street
Kirkham
Preston
Lancashire
PR4 2DL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kirkhamhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)