Practice Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Town; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Predictable working hours

Good work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Training and support

Varied workload and clinical skills

Job summary

Chawton House Surgery, a GP practice, is recruiting a practice nurse to its primary care team. The post centers on chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care and health promotion, working alongside the GPs and wider practice staff. Patients are seen over the long term in a general practice setting, with predictable working hours.

Current NMC registration is required. The role offers predictable hours and opportunities for professional development within a

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care, assessment, treatment and advice to patients of all ages.
• Support management of patients with long-term conditions (diabetes, asthma, COPD, cardiovascular disease).
• Administer adult and childhood immunisations under guidance and PGDs.
• Undertake cervical screening where trained.
• Wound assessment, dressings, and wound care including suture removal.
• Carry out routine health checks, clinical observations, investigations and preventative care.
• Provide health promotion on lifestyle, diet, exercise, smoking cessation and disease prevention.
• Travel health advice and vaccinations where trained.
• Assist GPs with minor surgical procedures when required.
• Recognise changes in patients' conditions and safeguarding concerns; refer as needed.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records and follow infection control policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Professional development

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Chawton House Surgery, a GP practice, is recruiting a practice nurse to its primary care team. The post centres on chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care and health promotion, working alongside the GPs and wider practice staff. Patients are seen over the long term in a general practice setting, with predictable working hours. Current NMC registration is required.

What the job involves

• Provide general nursing care, assessment, treatment and advice to patients of all ages
• Support the management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease
• Administer adult and childhood immunisations under current guidance and Patient Group Directions
• Undertake cervical screening where appropriately trained
• Provide wound assessment, dressings, wound management and suture removal
• Carry out routine health checks, clinical observations, investigations, monitoring and preventative care
• Provide health promotion advice on lifestyle, diet, exercise, smoking cessation and disease prevention
• Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where appropriately trained
• Assist GPs with minor surgical procedures where required
• Recognise changes in patients' conditions and safeguarding concerns, and refer appropriately
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and keep a clean, safe clinical environment, including safe handling of clinical waste and sharps

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach to patient care
• Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Commitment to high clinical standards and ongoing professional development

Nice to have

• Previous experience in general practice or primary care
• Experience in wound care and health promotion
• Familiarity with primary care clinical systems
• Experience in chronic disease management
• Training in cervical screening and immunisations

What’s offered

• Predictable working hours
• Good work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development
• Training and support, depending on previous experience
• Varied workload with opportunities to develop clinical skills