Practice Nurse Part-time Monday and Tuesday

NHS; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Uxbridge is seeking a part-time practice nurse responsible for diabetes management and chronic disease clinics. The ideal candidate will conduct health checks, vaccinations, and assist in minor operations. Registration as a Nurse (RGN) is essential, alongside familiarity with the EMIS clinical system. This role requires a commitment to patient health and care, within a supportive healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Experience with chronic disease management is essential.
• Familiarity with the EMIS clinical system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily clinics for patient treatment.
• Perform immunizations and vaccinations.
• Assist with minor operations and wound care.
• Maintain patient records and database efficiently.

Skills

Diabetes management

Health promotion

ECG tracings

Immunizations

Wound care

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

EMIS clinical system knowledge

Job description

Practice Nurse Part-time Monday and Tuesday

We are recruiting a practice nurse to replace a leaver. The successful candidate should have an interest in diabetes as they will have responsibility for diabetes disease management and the annual reviews and QoF. Also assist in chronic disease management clinics.Salary dependant upon experience.

Main duties of the job

GENERAL PURPOSETo undertake daily clinics as arranged for the treatment of registered patients. To include Health Promotion as necessary.All clinics are open to variation as necessary according to current legislation and/or patient care. Practice policy states all protocols and guidelines available are to be followed.See detailed Job Description.

About us

We are a large, busy town centre practice with 16,700 patients.The team currently consists of 8 GPs, 2 ANPs, 3 nurses, 1 HCAs and a pharmacist.The reception and admin function currently has 17 staff.We are part of the Synergy PCN delivering services to a large part of Uxbridge. We have the support of PCN staff in the form of a pharmacist, pharmacy technicians, physiotherapist, social prescriber, mental health nurse and community matron with CCT team.

Job responsibilities

REPORTS TOThe Lead Nurse (Clinically)The Practice Manager (Administratively)GENERAL PURPOSETo undertake daily clinics as arranged for the treatment of registered patients. To include Health Promotion as necessary. All clinics are open to variation as necessary according to current legislation and/or patient care. Practice policy states all protocols and guidelines available are to be followed.DUTIES TO INCLUDE: ECG tracings Immunizations and Vaccinations adults and children, to include the seasonal flu campaign, Intramuscular, intradermal and subcutaneous Injections as authorised by the patients GP Knowledge and application of emergency procedure for anaphylactic shock Assisting with minor operations Cervical smears in line with national screening policy Maintain the computerised patients clinical database and manual medical records - contemporaneous notes at all times New Patient health checks NHS Health checks Attendance where practical at the weekly PHCT meetings or at least one per month Wound care (as referred by GPs, colleagues or 2 care) - referred from GP sessions Tissue viability - wound and ulcer care, Contraception injections and routine checks Any other duties as may be reasonably required by employer. Appropriate referral to other agencies when appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RGN
• EMIS clinical system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.