Practice Nurse

NHS; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leighton Buzzard is looking for a part-time Practice Nurse to join their clinical team. The role involves general nursing support such as immunizations, health promotion, and managing chronic conditions. Candidates should be Registered General Nurses with relevant experience and qualifications. This position initially offers 2 days a week with potential for increased hours. Competitive salary and supportive environment provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• Recent experience of a wide variety of clinical skills.
• Experience in management of one or more chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes, anticoagulation).

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing support including immunizations and health promotion.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to manage patient care.
• Help patients manage existing conditions and promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Skills

Experience in maintaining a safe work area

Experience giving lifestyle advice

Experience working within a multi-disciplinary nursing team

Education

Registered General Nurse

Practice Nurse Diploma

GCSE grade A to C in 4 subjects including English & Maths

Job description

We are a large, friendly, training practice in the market town ofLeighton Buzzard and seek a part-time Practice Nurse to join our clinical team. The post will initially be for 2 days a week (Tue & Fri) with the likelihood that increased hours will be offered in the future for succession planning.

Main duties of the job

The role comprises general nursing support including: adult &baby imms, cervical cytology, travel advice & imms, ear irrigation, ECG's,health promotion, phlebotomy and wound care. An interest or experience in diabetes would be welcomed (development/ support would be provided).

About us

Our nurse team comprises 3 part-time Practice Nurses, a Diabetic Nurse,3 extended-role HCAs and 5 ANPs. Other members of the team include 8 GPpartners, 3 salaried GPs, 2 clinical pharmacists and 4 dispensers, all of whomare supported by our amazing admin, reception and secretarial teams. We workclosely with the other 2 practices in the town and together formLeighton-Linslade Health Connections (the PCN in our area). Our growing PCN ishelping to relieve pressure on our practice team with their own teamof clinical and administrative staff.

Job responsibilities

We have a vacancy for apart-time Practice Nurse working Wed, Thu & Fri to join our existing teamwho are comprised of nursing, extended-role HCA and phlebotomy colleagues. Weaim to provide person-centred care to our patients, helping them to manageexisting conditions, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary nursing team.
• Experience of working with a wide range of patients.
• Recent experience of a wide variety of clinical skills.
• Experience in maintaining a safe work area for both yourself and others.
• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• Experience of giving lifestyle advice.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in 4 subjects to include English & Maths.
• Registered General Nurse.
• Demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Practice Nurse Diploma.
• Experience in practice nursing.
• Experience in the management of one or more chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes, anticoagulation).

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.