About this role
Job summary
As an integral member of our clinical team, you will provide evidence-based nursing care and support a wide range of chronic disease management and preventative health services. You will work closely with GPs, healthcare assistant, pharmacists, and administrative staff to deliver outstanding patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
Chronic disease management including asthma, COPD, diabetes and cardiovascular disease reviews Cervical screening and womens health services Childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations Travel health assessments and vaccinations Wound care, dressings and suture removal Health promotion and lifestyle advice Phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring and other clinical procedures Supporting quality improvement initiatives and achievement of QOF targets Maintaining accurate clinical records and adhering to professional standardsThe successful candidate will Be a registered nurse with current NMC registration Have previous experience as a Practice Nurse working within primary care Demonstrate competence in chronic disease management Be experienced in cervical cytology and immunisations Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills Be able to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Show a commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of patient careInfection control lead
About us
We are a small, friendly GP practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care to our local community. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Experienced Practice Nurse
Location: Colsterworth Surgery
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
Hours: Part Time
Contract: Permanent
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Be a registered nurse with current NMC registration Be experienced in cervical cytology and immunisations
Desirable
Independent prescribing qualification Asthma and/or COPD diploma Diabetes qualification Travel health qualification
Experience Essential
Have previous experience as a Practice Nurse working within primary care Demonstrate competence in chronic disease management Be experienced in cervical cytology and immunisations Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills Be able to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Show a commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of patient care
Desirable
Experience using System One infection control experience
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 Colsterworth Medical Practice
Address Back Lane
Colsterworth
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.colsterworthmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)