Practice Nurse

NHS; Harrow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Harrow is seeking a part-time Practice Nurse. Responsibilities include immunizations, cytology, ECGs, and supporting GPs in minor surgery. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience, ideally familiar with the EMIS system. This position supports high-quality patient care and offers a friendly working environment.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Experience in a complex organization is necessary.
• Involvement in Research and Development is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and childhood immunizations.
• Perform cytology and ECGs.
• Assist GPs with minor surgery.
• Maintain health records accurately in EMIS.

Skills

Experience in primary care

Knowledge of EMIS Web

Understanding clinical coding

Multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management

Diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses

Education

Registered Nurse with minimum 2 years post-registration experience

Tools

EMIS System

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly and welcoming practice in Harrow on a part time basis to work between 12 to 15 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse with a passion for providing high quality patient care. The role will include Long Term Condition reviews, Child Immunisations, Cytology and general practice nurse duties.

About us

We are a long-standing, organised surgery with a superb reputation and history of excellent staff retention. With a focus on team working and patient care, we recognise the importance of a balanced work/home life and as a Practice we support each other and our staff to achieve this. About us:

• 2 Partners and 3 Salaried GPs
• 1 Enhanced Nurse Practitioner
• 1 Practice Nurse, 2 HCAs
• Experienced Practice Management Team
• Well established Reception and Administration Team with exceptionally low turnover
• GP Training Practice
• Consistently high QOF achievement
• Rated GOOD by CQC

Along with 6 other local practices we have formed Sphere PCN. We have a dynamic and forward thinking approach to collaborative working.

Job responsibilities

• Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
• Cytology
• ECGs
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Asthma/Peak Flow Readings
• Keeping accurate and detailed health records on EMIS system
• Supporting Infection Control

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system
• Understanding of clinical coding in general and Read coding in particular
• Experience of a multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management
• Experience of working in a complex organisation
• Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses
• Evidence of involvement in Research and Development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with minimum 2 years post-registration experience
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base

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.