Practice Nurse

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 the primary healthcare team.

Main duties of the job

The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training:

About us

Eagle House Surgery has been providing medical care to patients for over 100 years. It is a large and busy practice situated in Ponders End, and housed in modern, purpose-built premises.

The surgery ethos is very patient-focused, and we try hard to provide high-quality clinical care to all our patients. We treat our patients with dignity and respect, and support them to make informed decisions about their lifestyle to enhance their wellbeing.

Job responsibilities

1. Offer a holistic approach to patients:
2. Chronic Disease Management (COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Learning Difficulties)
3. Child / Adult Immunisations
4. Cervical Screening
5. Contraception advice
6. Knowledge of QOF

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Cervical Screening
• Child & Adult Immunisations
• Dressings
• Chronic Disease Management (COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Learning Disabilities)

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.