Practice Nurse

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice in Rotherham is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join their primary healthcare team. The role involves managing chronic diseases, performing various medical tasks, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates must be NMC registered with at least one year of nursing experience. This part-time position offers a negotiable salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least one year post-qualification nursing experience.
• Experience in chronic disease management and cytology.
• IT literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic diseases and conduct routine patient care tasks.
• Perform cytology, ECGs, venipuncture, and immunizations.
• Maintain accurate records and engage in patient examinations.

Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Adaptability

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

Tools

System One

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to support our busy practice, working 25 hours per week. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Main duties of the job

To undertake all elements of practice nursing within our practices. The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of Practice.

About us

We are a well-established practice serving a diverse community. We offer a wide range of additional services to our patients and are committed to our patients. We are seeking enthusiastic and forward-thinking nurses to complement our teams.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Practice Nurse

Reports to: Clinical Lead/Senior Partner (Clinically), Practice Manager (Administratively)

Job Summary: The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of Practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing chronic diseases such as asthma, COPD, and conducting peak flow readings and spirometry
• Assisting in and performing routine patient care tasks as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
• Performing cytology, suture removal, ECGs, venipuncture, earsyringing, and immunizations
• Participating in travel clinics and assisting with patient examinations
• Requesting pathology tests like urine cultures and swabs
• Engaging in interests related to diabetes, coronary heart disease, CVD risk, and contraception
• Following clinical protocols and referring to senior staff as appropriate
• Maintaining and cleaning medical equipment and treatment rooms
• Ordering supplies and participating in administrative tasks
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting potential issues
• Attending practice meetings and occasionally undertaking home visits

Confidentiality

• Respect patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly
• Access to confidential information must be strictly controlled and only shared with authorized personnel

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain health, safety, and security in the workplace
• Use personal security systems, identify risks, and undertake infection control procedures

Equality and Diversity

• Support the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, respecting their dignity and beliefs

Personal/Professional Development

• Participate in training and performance reviews
• Take responsibility for own development and demonstrate skills

Quality

• Maintain quality standards, assess performance, and contribute to team improvements

Communication

• Communicate effectively within the team and with patients and carers

Implementation of Services

• Apply practice policies, standards, and participate in audits

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

Experience

• At least one year post-qualification nursing experience
• IT literacy, experience with System One
• Chronic disease management and cytology experience

Skills

• Teamwork, independence, adaptability

Personal Qualities

• Interpersonal skills, confidentiality, organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, flexibility, and good communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check according to legal requirements.