Practice Nurse — Flexible Hours, Primary Care Impact

Howard House Surgery; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Flexible Working Arrangements

Eye care vouchers

Health service discounts

Job summary

Howard House Surgery in Felixstowe, part of Suffolk Primary Care, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to join our team. The role offers 37.5 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, with negotiable arrangements for the right candidate; extended hours until 8pm on Monday/Tuesday may be required.

We serve over 8,500 patients, with a strong emphasis on patient care and staff development. IT systems include SystmOne and askmyGP; you will work calmly as part of a team, with good

Qualifications

• Must be NMC registered.
• Experience in Primary Care.
• Desirable: Diabetes, Asthma and COPD qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and specific health assessment and screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
• Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
• Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
• Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.
• Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.

Skills

NMC registered

Primary care experience

Job description

Howard House Surgery in Felixstowe, part of Suffolk Primary Care, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to join our team. The role offers 37.5 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, with negotiable arrangements for the right candidate; extended hours until 8pm on Monday/Tuesday may be required.

We serve over 8,500 patients, with a strong emphasis on patient care and staff development. IT systems include SystmOne and askmyGP; you will work calmly as part of a team, with good