Practice Nurse

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy medical practice in Milton Keynes is seeking an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join their friendly team. Candidates should have experience in chronic disease management and possess communication and nursing skills. The role includes performing various clinical tasks. The practice is dedicated to staff development and offers excellent remuneration for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with chronic illness qualifications.
• Experience in general practice nursing required.
• Must have effective communication skills.
• Experience with phlebotomy and childhood immunisations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing chronic diseases like Diabetes and COPD.
• Perform various clinical tasks including BP checks and phlebotomy.
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team while providing full clinical support.

Skills

Experience in chronic diseases

Effective Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Experience with Systm1

Education

Registered General Nurse

Chronic Illness Qualifications

Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Ashfield Medical Centre are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and experienced Practice Nurse to join their lively and friendly nursing team. Ideally we would like someone who has experience in chronic diseases, has a great sense of humour (to go with the rest of the team!) and is happy working both within a team or autonomously. Ideally we are looking for someone full time, Monday to Friday, but are also open to discussing this. Excellent remuneration for the right candidate.

Overview

Ashfield Medical Centre is an extremely busy Practice but we are a happy crew and dedicated to the wellness of our population. We are part of a larger Primary Care Network alongside 3 other practices and enjoy the interaction and joint working this has provided. We are a proactive and forward thinking practice and like to encourage our staff to push themselves to develop both professionally and personally. New members of the team are always welcomed with open arms.

Main duties

Skills required for the role are being proficient in, or willing to train in, Diabetes, COPD & Asthma. We would like someone who is experienced in doing Smears and general practice nursing, including all types of dressings plus the willingness to get stuck in and involved with the rest of the team. Full clinical support is provided.

• Asthma/COPD Check
• 24 Hour BP
• B12 Injections
• Phlebotomy
• Cervical Smear
• Depo
• D-Dimer
• Childhood Immunisations
• Doppler
• Dressings
• ECG
• Flu Injection
• Fragmin Injection
• INR
• MRSA Screening
• Nebuliser
• Removal of Sutures/Clips
• Whooping Cough Injection
• Wound Swabs
• Zoladex Injection
• Infection Control
• Full clinical support is provided

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Chronic Illness Qualifications
• Proof of CPD
• Effective Communication Skills
• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Qualified in Childhood Immunisations
• Experience of working in General Practice
• Chronic Disease Management
• Experience with Systm1
• Prescribing Qualification

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.

Excellent remuneration for the right candidate.