Practice Nurse

Tynemouth Medical Practice; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly GP Surgery in Tottenham, North London, is seeking a highly organised Practice Nurse to provide high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have experience in General Practice, manage chronic disease clinics, and maintain patient education. Join a supportive team dedicated to excellent patient service in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Competent in general treatment room procedures and chronic disease management.
• Previous experience in General Practice is required.
• Strong clinical skills and a quality-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and preventative care to patients.
• Conduct health screening and patient education.
• Manage chronic disease clinics.

Skills

General treatment room procedures

Chronic disease management

Clinical skills

Friendly and caring attitude

Energetic and enthusiastic outlook

Education

BSc Nursing

GPN Training

Job description

Join Our Welcoming Team in Tottenham, North London!

We are a friendly and supportive GP Surgery located in a vibrant, multicultural and rapidly growing area of Tottenham, North London.

We are currently seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our dedicated nursing team, which includes 2 experienced Practice Nurses and 1 Health Care Assistant.

If you have a positive, proactive outlook and bring the skills, energy and commitment needed to help us deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our patients we would love to hear from you!

Come and be part of a team that values collaboration, community and excellent patient service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play a vital role in caring for our patient population, with responsibilities including:

• Providing treatment and preventative care
• Conducting health screening and patient education
• Managing chronic disease clinics
• Delivering an effective, high-quality and patient-centred service

We are seeking someone who:

• Is competent in general treatment room procedures and chronic disease management
• Has a friendly and caring attitude, with an energetic and enthusiastic outlook
• Possesses strong clinical skills and a quality-driven approach
• Has previous experience in General Practice

About us

We are a large training practice based in comfortable, purpose-built premises, just minutes away from Tottenham Hale and Seven Sisters stations.

Our aim is to provide high-quality services in a caring and friendly environment, while offering a supportive and collaborative workplace for all members of our team.

We are also committed to ongoing training and personal development.

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

• Practice independently in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery code of conduct and with reference to practice guidelines, appropriately referring to GPs
• Provide assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice
• Maintain accurate documentation of care
• Ensure continuation of own personal and professional development
• Any other delegated duties appropriate tothe post
• Clinical Care:
• Management of chronic conditions
• Cytology
• Wound care
• Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations
• Ear syringing
• Travel Clinic
• Removal of Sutures
• Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
• Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets
• Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
• Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
• Any other delegated duties appropriate tothe post

Administrative and professional responsibilities

• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Nursing
• GPN Training

Experience

• General Practice Experience
• Management of Chronic Disease

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.