Practice Nurse

NHS; Billingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local medical practice is looking for a friendly and experienced Practice Nurse to join their team part-time. Responsibilities include carrying out immunisations, wound care, and assisting with minor surgeries. Ideal candidates will have nursing qualifications and experience in a GP setting. A commitment to providing high-quality patient care is essential. This role offers competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and experienced in nursing roles.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Experience in managing patients with diabetes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out adult and childhood immunisations.
• Assist GP with coil removal and insertions.
• Perform wound care and health checks.

Skills

Experience in Primary Care

Competence in Wound Care

Knowledge of Diabetes Management

Experience in Immunisations

Education

Registered Nursing Qualification

Job description

Marsh House Medical Practice is a teaching practice which trains GPRegistrars, Foundation Y2 doctors and medical students from year 1 to 5.

We are looking for a friendly and experienced Practice Nurse to join our team of 2 nurses, 1 trainee Nursing Associate and a HCA.

This position is working 2 days per week (9-6) and the hourly rate of pay will depend on experience and skill set.

Interviews to be held on Fri 3rd October between 12:30 - 13:30. Please note - Only successful candidates will be contacted. Previous Applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• We are looking for a competent Practice Nurse to carry out duties including Baby Immunisations, Cervical Smears, Travel Vaccines, all aspects of Wound care and preferably have a working knowledge of Diabetes Management.

About us

We have a friendly, supportive team consisting of 5 GPs, 2 practice nurses, 1 Trainee Nursing Associate, HCA and admin/reception staff.

We have many long serving staff members within our teams.

Historically high QOF achievers.

www.marshhousemedicalpractice.com

Job responsibilities

• Main Duties include
• Adult Immunisations and Injections
• Childhood Immunisations
• Cervical Screening / Cervical Swabs
• Assisting GP with Coil removal/Insertions
• Coil Checks
• Assisting with Minor Surgery Clinics
• Blood Pressure and General Health Checks (Height, Weight, Alcohol consumption etc)
• NHS Healthy Heart Screening Checks
• Ear Irrigation
• ECG recording
• Venepuncture
• Wound Care (including compression bandaging, suture removal and clip removal)
• Ensuring Re-Validation is completed.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working within a Nursing Team
• Experience of working in Primary Care / GP Surgery
• Experience of Diabetes Management

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Qualification
• Experience of working in Primary Care/ GP Practice
• Diabetes Management

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.