Practice Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ilford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fencepiece Road Medical Centre, a family practice, is recruiting a practice nurse to work autonomously within primary care. The role centres on general nursing, childhood immunisations, cervical smears and dressings, plus running vaccination and insulin clinics.

Chronic disease management for asthma, COPD and diabetes, with QOF and LIS work and patient education, forms a large part of the job. Applicants need six months' experience as a practice nurse, EMIS Web familiarity and a valid NMC

Qualifications

• Commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Valid NMC registration.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience as a practice nurse.

Responsibilities

• General nursing services including childhood immunisations, cervical smears and dressings.
• Run and manage clinics such as vaccination and insulin injections.
• Chronic disease management for asthma, COPD and diabetes with QOF and LIS work; patient education.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Fencepiece Road Medical Centre, a family practice, is recruiting a practice nurse to work autonomously within primary care. The work centres on general nursing, childhood immunisations, cervical smears and dressings, plus running vaccination and insulin clinics. Chronic disease management for asthma, COPD and diabetes, with QOF and LIS work and patient education, makes up much of the role. Applicants need six months' experience as a practice nurse, EMIS Web familiarity and a valid NMC registration.

What the job involves

• General nursing services, including childhood immunisations, cervical smears and dressings
• Running and managing clinics, such as vaccination and insulin injections
• Chronic disease management for asthma, COPD and diabetes, including QOF and LIS work
• Patient education, with advice and guidance on health topics

Qualifications

• Commitment to evidence-based practice

Registration & licences

• Valid NMC registration

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months' experience as a practice nurse

Skills & knowledge

• Trained on EMIS Web, with refresher training available if needed

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS check and Occupational Health clearance under the framework compliance requirements

Other

• Updated CV