Practice Nurse

The Lawson Practice; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A patient-focused General Practice in London is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-standard nursing care and support to the healthcare team. The role involves offering holistic assessments, managing chronic diseases, and providing health education to patients. Applicants must hold a recognized nursing qualification and have experience in Primary Care. The practice emphasizes professional development and patient outcomes.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Continuous professional development

Participation in local healthcare initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be trained in managing chronic disease and health checks.
• Experience in Primary Care is essential.
• Demonstrable commitment to professional development required.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic disease effectively.
• Conduct patient health checks.
• Perform health screenings.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Wound management

Infection control

Patient education

Education

Recognised qualification as a registered Nurse

Educated to GCSE O level or equivalent

Tools

Clinical systems used in General Practice

Job description

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients,as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of theprimary healthcare team. The duties willinclude all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additionalroles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard tocurrent training. Workingin accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will provideassessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice topatients.

Thepost-holder will work with reference to practice agreed protocols andguidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and inparticipation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners. The post-holderwill have the required level of training andcompetence and will work within patient group directions where these areavailable. A nurse with prescribing qualifications will use themappropriately.

Main duties of the job

• Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including; vaccinations and medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection
• Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions
• Running well person clinics and health promotion programmes, facilitating change by providing holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise
• Able to document Consultations according to practice protocols
• Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
• Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests.
• Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines
• Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines
• Assess patients with minor injuries, treat appropriately and refer to GP where necessary
• Suture removal, take ECG
• Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
• Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written)
• Lead on ensuring infection control guidelines are maintained across the practice

About us

We are a well-established and patient-focused GeneralPractice committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services in Hackney.Our multidisciplinary team consists of experienced GPs, nurses, healthcareassistants, ANP, and a host of additional health care professionals includingadministrative staff working collaboratively to provide comprehensive primarycare.We strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring thatboth our staff and patients receive the best possible experience. Our practiceis dedicated to continuous improvement, professional development, andmaintaining high standards in patient care.As an NHS practice, we embrace innovation and efficiency to meet the evolvingneeds of our patients. We actively participate in local healthcare initiativesand work closely with other healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes.Join us and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in primarycare.

Job responsibilities

• Management of chronic disease
• Patienthealth checks
• Healthscreening. See Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE O level or equivalent.
• Recognised qualification as a registered Nurse
• Trained in the use of Clinical systems used in General Practice
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development
• Experience of Primary Care
• See Person Specification

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.