GP Practice Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Romford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Cross Medical Centre is seeking a dedicated practice nurse to join our team. The role covers general nursing, childhood immunisations, cervical smears and clinics for vaccination and insulin injections. It also includes chronic disease management for asthma, COPD and diabetes, with a focus on patient education.

Applicants must hold valid NMC registration and have at least six months of practice nurse experience. EMIS Web experience or willingness to refresh training is preferred.

Qualifications

• NMC registration and at least six months' practice nurse experience.
• Experience running vaccination and immunisation clinics.
• Chronic disease management experience helpful (asthma, COPD, diabetes).

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing, including childhood immunisations and cervical smears.
• Run vaccination and insulin injection clinics.
• Deliver chronic disease management and patient education.

Skills

Commitment to evidence-based practice

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

This is a practice nurse post at Chase Cross Medical Centre, a practice with nearly 8,000 patients and two full-time partners. The work covers general nursing, childhood immunisations, cervical smears and clinics for vaccination and insulin injections. It adds chronic disease management for asthma, COPD and diabetes, plus patient education. Applicants need a valid NMC registration and at least six months as a practice nurse.

What the job involves

• General nursing, including childhood immunisations and cervical smears
• Running and managing clinics, such as vaccination and insulin injection clinics
• Chronic disease management for asthma, COPD, diabetes, QOF and LIS work
• Patient education, with advice and guidance on health topics

What's required

Registration & licences

• Valid NMC registration

Experience

• At least 6 months' experience as a practice nurse

Skills & knowledge

• Commitment to evidence-based practice
• Trained on EMIS Web, or willing to refresh training

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS check
• Occupational health clearance

Other

• Updated CV