Band 6 Practice Nurse - Primary Care Team - Bedford - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected nursing agency is seeking a Band 6 Practice Nurse for the Primary Care Team in Bedford. This locum position offers flexibility with full-time and part-time opportunities, earning £26 per hour. Candidates will perform treatment room duties, manage chronic diseases, and engage in various nursing functions. Join a community-focused care team that values professional growth and offers diverse experiences in a welcoming town environment.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Diverse Experience

Networking Opportunities

Adventure in various settings

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with experience in primary care.
• Ability to manage chronic diseases like asthma and diabetes.
• Experience with treatment room duties including immunisations.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment room duties including immunisations and wound care.
• Manage chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes.
• Conduct clinics for long-term conditions and participate in health promotion.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Wound care

Immunisations

Patient monitoring

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

Band 6 Practice Nurse – Primary Care Team

Locum Band 6 Practice Nurse within Primary Care Team in Bedford, UK

Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level with an ongoing locum role? Join our bustling primary care in Bedford as a Band 6 Practice Nurse and earn £26 hourly, while enjoying the flexibility of both full-time and part-time opportunities. This is an exciting prospect for those looking to explore diverse nursing experiences and broaden their skill set within a vibrant community setting.

Perks and benefits

• Hourly Salary: Enjoy the financial freedom of earning £26 per hour, allowing you to balance work with life’s other adventures.
• Flexible Scheduling: As a locum nurse, relish the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to a wide range of clinical scenarios, enhancing your expertise and career prospects.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with healthcare professionals across the region, expanding your professional network.
• Adventure Awaits: With the ability to work in various settings, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.

What you will do

• Perform treatment room duties, including smears, childhood and adult immunisations, and wound care.
• Manage chronic diseases such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, ensuring thorough patient monitoring and support.
• Provide core nursing services in general practice, conducting clinics for long‑term conditions, immunisations, cervical cytology, and contraception.
• Deliver wound care, assist in minor surgeries, and perform ear care, ECGs, and venepuncture.
• Carry out new patient screenings, aid in chronic disease monitoring, and participate in health promotion activities.
• Undertake home visits, offering a supportive role to GPs and senior nurses, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Engage in clinical governance, quality improvement, and safeguarding, maintaining high standards in all practices.
• Ensure accurate medical record‑keeping and pathology ordering, utilising systems like EMIS and SystmOne effectively.

By choosing to work in Bedford, you’ll be nestled in a charismatic town that beautifully blends historic charm with modern amenities. With excellent transport links to London and stunning countryside on your doorstep, Bedford offers a unique living and working environment. Immerse yourself in a community that values quality healthcare and supports your professional growth. Join us in Bedford and see where your nursing career can take you next!

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