Part Time Practice Nurse

South Oxhey Surgery; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Watford is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality primary care services. You will focus on immunisations, wound care, and patient relationship building in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have current NMC registration and experience in primary care, and will benefit from competitive salary and flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

NHS Pension Scheme

CPD support and training opportunities

Flexible hours

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in primary care or community nursing.
• Training in cervical cytology and immunisations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of primary care nursing services focused on immunisations and wound care.
• Manage and review long-term conditions like asthma and diabetes.
• Ensure safe storage and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Communication and organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in primary care

Education

NMC registration

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate PracticeNurse to join our welcoming team.

You will provide a full range of primary care nursingservices, focusing on child immunisations, cervical screening, and wound care.The role offers genuine autonomy and flexibility, with the support ofapproachable GPs and an experienced clinical and administrative team.

This post would suit a nurse who enjoys working with adegree of independence, values work-life balance, and takes pride in buildinglasting relationships with patients.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver childhood and adult immunisations
• Undertake cervical cytology (smears)
• Provide wound care and dressings
• Manage and review long-term conditions (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension)
• Offer contraceptive and sexual health advice
• Provide travel health advice and vaccinations
• Contribute to QOF targets, audits, and practice improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold the highest standards of infection control and patient safety

About us

We are a supportive and well-organised GP surgery serving alist size of approximately 4,250 patients. Rated Good by the CQC,our practice prides itself on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.Our close-knit team includes GPs, Healthcare Assistant, PharmacyTechnician, Diabetic Specialist Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Senior pharmacists,and administrative support, all working collaboratively in a positive andforward-thinking environment.

• What We Offer:
• Competitivesalary (dependent on experience)
• NHSPension Scheme
• CPDsupport and funded training opportunities
• Flexiblehours to support your work-life balance
• Asmall, friendly, and well-organised working environment where your ideasare valued

Job responsibilities

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators andtargets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.

Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography.

Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.

Administer adult and paediatric injections under anindividualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage,rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and supportpatients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Apply infection control measures when collecting andhandling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing withblood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.

Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g.,burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.

Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency inanaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relatingto practice and record and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN& NMC.

Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence,vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendenciesand be aware of local, referral procedures.

Promote your own continuing professional development.

Participate in an annual appraisal.

Completing all mandatory training modules as specified bythe Practice.Promote your own continuing professional development.

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experience in primary care or community nursing
• Competent in using clinical IT systems (ideally EMIS Web)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently while being a positive, supportive team member
• Commitment to patient-centred care and ongoing professional development
• IT skills and knowledge of EMIS
• Training in cervical cytology and immunisations
• Experience in travel health

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.