Practice Nurse

Needham Market Country Practice; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking a part-time Practice Nurse to join their team. The role involves 18 hours per week and includes responsibilities like chronic disease management, providing immunisations, and supporting patients. Applicants must be a qualified Registered Nurse and prefer to have nursing experience. A driving licence is also preferred. The practice values high-quality patient care and offers informal visits to learn more about the team.

Qualifications

• 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
• NMC registration required.
• Driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic diseases following protocols.
• Support coronary heart disease patients.
• Provide injections and immunisations.

Skills

Clinical Monitoring

Disease Management

Health Promotion

Education

Qualified Registered Nurse

Experience in a Nursing Team

Tools

Systmone

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiasticPractice Nurseto join our team on a part-time basis.

• Hours:The role is for 18 hours per week plus 1 saturday per month at 3 hours
• You will be involved in a wide range of nursing duties to support both patients and the wider practice team.

If youd like to learn more about our practice and meet the team, wed be delighted to arrange an informal visit. Please contact us for further information.

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NMC (required)

Main duties of the job

Clinical Monitoring & Disease Management

• Chronic disease management (following protocols)
• Coronary heart disease support
• Peak flow readings
• ECGs

Injections & Procedures

• Child immunisations
• Travel risk assessment, immunisations, and advice
• Venepuncture
• Cytology
• Wound care
• Removal of sutures

Health Promotion & Prevention

• Health promotion & lifestyle advice
• Contraception advice (under protocol)

About us

Needham Market Country Practice is a busy, friendly GP surgery committed to providing high-quality care to our local community. We pride ourselves on being a supportive, approachable team who work collaboratively to deliver the best outcomes for our patients

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Clinical Monitoring & Disease Management

• Chronic disease management (following protocols)
• Coronary heart disease support
• Peak flow readings
• ECGs

Injections & Procedures

• Child immunisations
• Travel risk assessment, immunisations, and advice
• Venepuncture
• Cytology
• Wound care
• Removal of sutures

Health Promotion & Prevention

• Health promotion & lifestyle advice
• Contraception advice (under protocol)

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Nursing Team
• Qualified Registered Nurse
• Experience using Systmone

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.