PRACTICE NURSE 2 DAYS PW READING DYNAMIC SURGERY ££ in Reading

Dream Medical; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reading is urgently seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to manage patient care within a busy GP surgery. You will be involved in chronic disease management, infection prevention, and health promotion, while also benefiting from a competitive salary and generous annual leave. The role requires a Registered Nurse with relevant experience and qualifications such as smear taker and immunisation training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days annual leave (pro-rata)

NHS Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Enhanced sick pay

Medicash health cash plan

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
• Previous Practice Nurse experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement processes for effective management of patients with long-term conditions.
• Ensure effective delivery of nursing services as a senior team member.
• Responsibilities in infection prevention, health promotion, and clinical policy.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Registered Nurse with NMC

Practice Nurse experience

Smear taker qualification

Imms/Vacs trained

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Overview

Practice Nurse urgently required for a busy GP surgery in Reading. A great opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse looking to work in a rapidly growing surgery in Reading. Hours: every Monday and Wednesday 08:00-18:00, starting ASAP.

Duties

• Responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice, including care for elderly and housebound patients.
• Senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, ensuring nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
• Responsibilities across clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, well woman and well man clinics, and supporting the practice management team in reviewing and delivering clinical policy and procedures.

Essential

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Experience in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, respiratory conditions)
• Previous Practice Nurse experience
• Qualified smear taker
• Imms/Vacs trained, including childhood immunisations
• Other typical requirements (e.g., DBS, right to work)

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS
• Diabetes qualification
• Asthma/COPD qualification experience
• Travel health
• V300 prescriber

Benefits

• Salary competitive and attractive
• 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Enhanced sick pay
• Medicash health cash plan
• Workplace Nursery Scheme

Note: This description reflects the role location in Reading; other locations mentioned in the original text are not included in this refined version to maintain job specificity.