Practice Nurse

Musters Medical Practice; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned medical practice in Nottingham is seeking a motivated Practice Nurse to join their compassionate team. The role involves providing care for patients, managing chronic diseases, and implementing treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of post-registration experience and proficiency in cervical cytology. This position offers a chance to work with a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality patient care. Working hours are 20 hours over Thursday and Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience in Primary Care.
• Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health promotion and wellbeing programmes.
• Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients.
• Support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions.

Skills

Experience in cervical cytology

Chronic disease management

Knowledge of evidence-based practice

Ability to evaluate safety and effectiveness of practice

Communication skills

Education

RGN with current NMC pin

Cervical cytology qualification

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Practice Nurse to provide care for the presenting patient, treatment, chronic disease management and evaluation of care.

Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will require experience in cervical cytology and baby immunisations essential. The post will play a crucial role in planning, co‑ordinating the work of the nursing team under the guidance of the Lead Nurse.

Main duties of the job

• To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
• To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
• To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long‑term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
• To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with current legislation
• To ensure readcodes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
• To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
• To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
• Provide care for minor injuries, dressings, and higher‑level wound care, liaising directly, where appropriate, with community and secondary care counterparts, escalating to a GP or referring onto community services e.g., leg ulcer clinic/tissue viability etc.
• Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required e.g., blood pressure, BMI, smoking status, alcohol intake etc.
• Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography and suture and staple removal
• Assess problems presented opportunistically by patients

About us

Working Hours 20 hours over 2 days Thursday and Friday all day

Are you a dedicated Practice Nurse looking for an thrilling opportunity?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly, high achieving team at Musters Medical Practice.

We are a thriving practice serving 9,400 patients, supported by a strong multidisciplinary nursing team including HCAs, Nursing Associates, and Practice Nurses all working together to deliver high quality patient care.

Job responsibilities

Are you a dedicated Practice Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity?

Musters Medical Practice is a well‑established, friendly and high achieving practice, consisting of 9,700 patients with a multi‑disciplinary nursing team consisting of HCAs, NAs, Practice Nurses, working to provide high quality patient care.

Experience

• Of working in Primary Care.
• Minimum of 3 years post‑registration experience.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practice and clinical governance.
• Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up‑to‑date
• Knowledge and on‑going competence.
• Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice.

Qualifications

• RGN with current NMC pin (if from a nursing background).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Current NMC registration
• Cervical cytology 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.