Practice Nurse

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Northampton is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide patient assessment and treatment services and must be a qualified nurse with at least 18 months of experience in Primary Care. Training opportunities available in areas like Asthma and Diabetes, within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Large free car park

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified first-level nurse with UK professional registration.
• Minimum 18 months of experience in Primary Care or related field.
• Experience working within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, screening, and treatment services.
• Assist with cytology and other nursing duties in Primary Care.

Skills

NMC Registered General Nurse

Experience in Chronic Disease management

Self-motivation and flexibility

Education

Chronic Disease Qualifications in Family Planning/Asthma or COPD

Clinical supervision training

Job description

Abington Park Surgery are looking to recruit an experienced Practice Nurse who is enthusiastic and conscientious to join our existing team.

The successful candidate will either have experience or wish to train in the following areas: Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, or Family Planning.

You will assist with cytology and other nursing duties performed within a Primary Care environment.

Job Responsibilities

The role will include providing assessment, screening, and treatment services in line with the practice protocols.

The successful candidate will be a qualified first-level nurse, preferably with 18 months of experience working in Primary care.

About Us

Abington Park Surgery is a practice with almost 13,000 patients and is based very close to Abington Park, so great for lunchtime walks.

We have a large free car park with a Pharmacy, Dentist, and Optician based on our site.

We are a very strong team of doctors, nurses, administration, and receptionists who all pull together to ensure that the needs of our patients are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered General Nurse
• Chronic Disease Qualifications in Family Planning/Asthma or COPD
• Clinical supervision training and experience

Experience

• Minimum 18 months post-registration experience
• Experience of working within a small team
• Self-motivated and flexible

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.