Full/Part Time Practice Nurse

NHS; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical practice in West Yorkshire is seeking a motivated nurse to join their friendly team. The role includes performing venepuncture, processing pathology samples, and administering vaccinations. Candidates must be NMC registered and possess excellent communication skills. Flexibility and a commitment to quality care are essential. Full-time and part-time options are available, and candidates should be willing to work across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration Level 1 is essential.
• Experience within the NHS is desirable.
• Commitment to quality and best practice is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture and process pathology samples.
• Administer vaccines and medications per protocols.
• Offer health promotion advice to patients.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Excellent communications skills

Computer literate

Good organisational skills

Team player

Education

NMC Registration Level 1

Diabetic chronic disease reviews

Vaccination qualifications

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a motivated team player to join our friendly and supportive team of nurses at The Grange, Greenview and Kinsley Medical Centres. Full time and part time hours available. Must be prepared to work across our 3 sites.

About Us

The practice is well supported by excellent reception and administrative staff, a friendly team of GPs and ANPs and close links with community nursing services.

Contact Details

Reference number: A1943-25-0008
Job locations: Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4DP

Job Description

Responsibilities

• To undertake venepuncture of patients for whom a formal written or electronic request form has been issued. These will be urgent, non-routine samples. All non-urgent requests should be booked through the phlebotomy clinics.
• To process routine pathology samples using practice pathology authorised equipment and methods.
• To administer vaccines and medications as per Patient Group Directors and protocols:
  • Childhood
  • Influenza
  • HPV
  • Pneumonia
  • Holiday requirements
  • Nebuliser Therapy
  • Others authorised by a GP
• To offer advice on health promotion and health education:
  • ECG monitoring
  • BP monitoring
  • Healthy Lifestyle
  • Physical Activity
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol intake
  • Sexual Screening
  • New Patient Medical assessment
  • Insurance Medical assessments
  • Driving Medical assessments
  • Elderly Patient assessment
• To visit clients at home when necessary.
• To undertake nurse-led activities:
  • Hypertension Management
  • CVD risk assessments
  • Travel clinics
  • Weight Management
  • Vaccination programmes
  • Audit
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Others as directed
• To undertake certain treatments:
  • Ear syringing (if competent)
  • ECG recording
  • Removal of sutures/clips
  • Assessment and dressing of wounds and their care
  • Urine analysis/pregnancy tests
  • Swabs
  • Administer prescribed injections and medications
  • Other procedures as directed
• To maintain nursing records:
  • To carry out procedures which you are trained and competent to do
  • Maintain current registration status
  • Build on professional development and undertake relevant study and training
  • Maintain evidence of training in personal portfolio
  • Undertake annual appraisal
  • Participate in implementing changes within the practice
  • Adhere to practice policies and procedures
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

Essential:

• NMC Registration Level 1
• Evidence of CPD
• Diabetic chronic disease reviews
• Long term condition reviews
• Cytology
• Inter-personal skills
• Computer literate
• Excellent communications skills
• Commitment to quality and best practice
• Flexible and adaptable
• Self motivated
• Team player
• Willing to attend meetings as required
• Smart and presentable
• A polite and helpful manner
• Good organisational skills
• A mature and responsible attitude to work
• Honesty and integrity

Desirable:

• Vaccination qualifications
• Experience within the NHS
• Audit experience
• Research Experience

Additional Information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

The Grange, Greenview & Kinsley Medical Centres
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4DP
Website: https://www.grangemedicalcentre.co.uk