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Digitaltidewave; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves performing essential nursing duties, including phlebotomy, health checks, and patient education. The ideal candidate will thrive in a busy environment, demonstrating strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Join a forward-thinking team that values staff well-being and collaboration, where your contributions will positively impact patient health outcomes. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and eager to grow in your nursing career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a GP practice is essential.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and blood pressure checks.
• Administer flu vaccinations and manage treatment room supplies.
• Support the nursing team in various clinics and health checks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Health Promotion

Infection Control

Education

GCSE grade A to C in English

GCSE grade A to C in Maths

Job description

Job role: Registered Nurse

Company’s name: NHS Jobs

Job location: London

Salary: Depending on experience

Job sector: Health Care

Job reference: A0833-25-0000

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About the Job: Registered Nurse needed in NHS Jobs

We are a busy practice in South Lewisham looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team.

The Healthcare Assistant will share responsibility for the treatment room and the performance of routine nursing related duties.

Previous experience of GP practice and EMIS would be an advantage. Must be able to work under pressure, be organized, have good communication skills and be part of a dynamic and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

Phlebotomy duties.

To take and, where appropriate, dispatch laboratory specimens including blood, urine, swabs and other diagnostic tests as required by GPs.

Carrying out blood pressure checks.

To advise patients on health care, minor ailments, health promotion and illness prevention.

To support the nursing team in:- Antenatal clinics, Diabetic clinics, Flu clinics, Minor operations, Coil and Implant clinics

To undertake basic wound care and suture/clip removal, assisting the nurses.

To undertake NHS Health checks

To administer flu, pneumonia, and B12 injections having been adequately trained.

To assist in the management of the treatment room, stock control and ordering of drugs, leaflets and medical supplies.

To ensure that all medical equipment is regularly and adequately maintained and in date and ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked with medical equipment etc.

To ensure that fridge temperatures are regularly monitored.

To maintain high standards of tidiness, hygiene and safety in the use of all equipment and areas of work, in line with the Practice Infection Control Policy

To attend course and study days as required or thought necessary to maintain high standards.

About us

The Vale Medical Centre is a primary care provider in Lewisham. We provide a high-quality medical care to a registered list of about 17,000 patients through our dedicated team of 13 clinical and 20 administrative staff.

We are passionate about staff health and wellbeing and working together as a team. If you share our passion for the NHS and want to join an enthusiastic, forward-thinking team committed to patient and staff welfare we would be delighted to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

All duties normally considered to be within the competence of aHealth Care Assistanthaving attained suitable training and adequate supervised practical experience, including:

NHS health checks

Blood pressure monitoring

Diabetic Health Checks Care processes

SMI Health Checks

Administer Flu vaccinations under PSD

B12, Shingles, Pneumococcal vaccination under PSD

Removal of sutures/clips

Simple & Complex dressing (under supervision of the practice nurse team

Phlebotomy

Carrying out Urinalysis and recording the results in line with practice protocol

Act as a chaperone for other clinicians if required

Undertake clinical activities identified by the clinical team in accordance with agreed written protocols

Report and escalate changes in patient condition

Recognizes urgent signs of illness and escalate accordingly

Make clear and accurate entries into a patient record when appropriate

Provide health promotion materials to patients as and when required

Stocking consulting rooms

Prepare clinical areas, including equipment for specific clinical sessions (e.g. minor operations/coil clinic) as and when requested

Record fridge temperatures and escalate any cold chain breech to the Lead Practice Nurse or Nurse Manager

Support the nursing team to maintain good infection control throughout the practice including participation of IPC audits

Ordering stock supplies

Attend practice meeting as requested

Maintain good working relationships with other clinicians and staff members.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualified in Phlebotomy