About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, well-established GMS practice as a Practice Nurse. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed practice nurse to join our dedicated team.
This part-time role covers 2 days per week. Either Monday or Tuesday and Thursday, totalling 16 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a range of clinical nursing services including
chronic disease management clinics (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension) Conduct cervical cytology (smear tests) Administer vaccinations and immunisations, including childhood immunisations, travel vaccinations Perform wound care, dressings Carry out NHS Health Checks Undertake ECGs Provide patient education and health promotion advice Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records on SystmOne Liaise and work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team Contribute to QOF and enhanced service targets
About us
List size: Over 9,500 patients
CQC rating: Good
Team: 1 full-time GP partner, 2 part-time GP partners, 1 full-time salaried GP, 3 part-time salaried GPs, 1 part-time practice nurse, and 1 full-time healthcare assistant
Consistently high QOF achievers, offering a wide range of enhanced services
Practice Operating Hours:Surgery is open from 8am to 6:45pm, Monday to Friday.
About Us:Our premises are purpose-built and well-equipped, providing a supportive, friendly working environment with a strong administrative team. We use the SystmOne clinical system and work closely with neighbouring practices within an active Primary Care Network.
Application Process :Please note, if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your application, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policies and procedures.Managing the nursing care of patients with chronic diseaseProviding specialist care for registered patients in the following key areas: Asthma, Hypertension, Diabetes, COPD, Cervical Smears, Contraception, Baby immunisations.Providing routine treatment in general clinics, including: Wound Management, ECG, etc
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in general practice as a Practice Nurse. Ability to carry out general practice nursing procedures such as: *Wound care and dressings *Child and Adult immunisations *Travel vaccinations *Cervical screening (smear tests) *Blood pressure monitoring *ECG and basic health assessments *Knowledge of infection prevention and control *Care of Long Term Conditions (LTCs)
Qualifications Essential
*Registered Nurse qualification (Adult Nursing) *Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) *Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
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 Abbey Road Surgery
Address Abbey Road Surgery
63 Abbey Road
Waltham Cross
Hertfordshire
EN8 7LJ
Employer's website https://www.abbeyroadsurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)