Practice Nurse

West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

On site parking

Job summary

Kingswood Medical Centre in Basildon is seeking a part-time Practice Nurse to join a friendly team. The role is 12-15 hours per week, preferably on Fridays with scope for additional days. We seek a motivated nurse with a passion for patient-centred care and flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Previous experience as a practice nurse is essential. The practice offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and involvement in vaccination

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working as a practice nurse is essential.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN is required.
• A relevant nursing degree is essential.
• Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultations.
• Knowledge and experience in supporting long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Health monitoring and management.
• ECGs/BPS.
• Support for women in sexual health, contraception and cervical cytology Consultations.
• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for adults and children, including travel vaccines.
• Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care.
• Asthma or diabetes management.

Skills

NMC registration

Practice nursing experience

Nursing degree

Long-term conditions knowledge

Clinical skills

NHS awareness

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

About the Role

Kingswood Medical Centre has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Practice Nurse to join our friendly team on a part-time basis for 12-15 hours per week. The position is preferably based on Fridays, plus one or more additional days, although we are flexible with working days and hours for the right candidate.

If you are a motivated and compassionate nurse looking for a flexible part-time opportunity within a supportive practice, we would love to hear from you.

Previous experience of working as a practice nurse is essential.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Health monitoring and management
• ECGs/BPS
• Supporting and managing the health needs of women presenting for sexual health and contraception, and cervical cytology consultations.
• Implementing, and participating in, vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including patients travelling abroad.
• Meeting the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care.
• Asthma or and diabetes management.

About the Candidate

• A relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
• Previous experience of working as a practice nurse is essential.
• Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation.
• Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long-term conditions.
• Previous experience of working as a practice nurse is essential.
• Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS.

About Us

Kingswood Medical Centre is a thriving GP practice based in Basildon, caring for approximately 10,500 patients who are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care in a friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

We are GMS, non-dispensing practice, operating a total triage model and a training practice, hence we promote teaching and education in our practice.

We are proud of the high standard of care we provide and are rated "Good" by the CQC. We consistently achieve excellent QOF outcomes and are committed to continuous quality improvement.

We place a strong emphasis on supporting the development of our team, encouraging ongoing learning and providing opportunities for colleagues to expand their skills and progress in their careers.

Benefits include:

• NHS pension scheme
• On site parking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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.