Nurse

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Practice Nurse to join their friendly team across two sites. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with a current NMC Pin number, ready to contribute to patient care and support the multi-disciplinary team. Experience in primary care is desirable, but training is available for qualified nurses. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment in the Shropshire countryside.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with evidence of continual professional development.
• Must have experience working within a nursing team.
• Experience in primary care or GP practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, screening, and treatment services.
• Organise nursing services for the Practice.
• Advise patients on general health care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number

Job description

We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly nurse team to work across two sites for our expanding surgery. The ideal candidate will be registered with the NMC and have experience working within general practice but we are happy to train a qualified nurse to become a practice nurse.

Main duties of the job include assisting medical personnel in the care of Practice patients, working as part of the multi-disciplinary Team, and being able to work without direct supervision.

About Us

We are a thriving surgery in a semi rural town of Newport in the beautiful Shropshire countryside with an easy commute to Shrewsbury, Telford, Wolverhampton and Birmingham. We pride ourselves to be a family practice as in the traditional sense, we know our patients and families and put a emphasis on patient centred care.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice
• Organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the Practice
• Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols
• Provide general and specific health screenings to the Practice patients
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number
• Evidence of continual professional development

Experience

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of working in primary care (desirable)
• Experience of working in a GP practice (desirable)

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.