Autonomous Practice Nurse - Cervical Cytology & Immunisations

Medacs Healthcare; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is seeking a UK registered Practice Nurse with significant post-registration experience, skilled in cervical cytology and baby immunisations, and a solid understanding of the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF).

You will work within a general practice team to deliver high-quality care to patients, including those with complex health needs, and you will provide autonomous nursing care in collaboration with GPs and Physician Associates.

Qualifications

• UK registered nurse with significant post-registration experience.
• Experience in cervical cytology and baby immunisations.
• Good knowledge of the Quality Outcomes Framework.
• Experience working with vulnerable or marginalised groups.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered manager with duties related to CQC outcomes, ensuring compliance is maintained.
• Work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, ensuring practice policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide care for presenting patients, including treatment, chronic disease management, and evaluation of care.
• Deliver health education and health promotion advice on topics such as harm minimisation (drugs, alcohol, smoking cessation), women's health, mental health, and safer sex.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner within a clinical team of GPs, Nurses, and Physician Associates, providing evidence-based nursing care to meet the health needs of a vulnerable client group.
• Operate independently, using a wide variety of skills and competencies in an innovative and flexible manner.

Skills

Cervical cytology

Baby immunisations

Quality Outcomes Framework

Job description

Medacs Healthcare is seeking a UK registered Practice Nurse with significant post-registration experience, skilled in cervical cytology and baby immunisations, and a solid understanding of the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF).

You will work within a general practice team to deliver high-quality care to patients, including those with complex health needs, and you will provide autonomous nursing care in collaboration with GPs and Physician Associates.