Practice Nurse

Clifton Medical Centre; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Pudsey is looking for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join their team. Responsibilities include providing patient care, managing chronic diseases, and performing women's health services. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. The practice offers a modern working environment with a friendly atmosphere.

Benefits

Friendly team environment

Modern working premises

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in managing chronic diseases like Asthma, COPD, and Diabetes.
• Ability to provide women's health services.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and public health issues.

Responsibilities

• Record accurate clinical notes.
• Chaperone procedures and administer immunisations.
• Implement health promotion strategies.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Effective time management

Teamwork

Good interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong IT skills

Job description

Clifton Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Record accurate clinical notes
• Work within your scope of practice and know when to refer to GPs
• Chaperone procedures
• Provide women's health services (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
• Administer immunisations (routine, childhood, travel)
• Manage chronic diseases such as Asthma, COPD, Diabetes
• Travel medicine services
• Perform spirometry
• Maintain knowledge of clinical governance
• Understand public health issues in the local area
• Be aware of wider health arena issues
• Implement health promotion strategies

Skills Required:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management, planning, and organizing
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures
• Strong IT skills

We offer a friendly and welcoming team environment, a good working atmosphere, and modern, purpose-built premises with parking. Our practice serves approximately 13,200 patients in a town centre location with a branch surgery at Wickersley Health Centre.