Practice Nurse Telford

Meeveem Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Practice in Telford and Wrekin is seeking a qualified Practice Nurse with recent Primary Care experience. You will be NMC registered, ideally with a recognised Practice Nurse qualification, and able to deliver child immunisations and manage chronic health conditions.

We can offer a supportive and evolving environment for you to develop your clinical expertise and a competitive salary. Main duties include wound care, immunisations, cervical screening and health promotion, working

Qualifications

• NMC registration is essential.
• Experience as a Practice Nurse in a Primary Care setting.
• Willingness to deliver child immunisations and manage chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

• General Practice Nurse duties including wound care, immunisations, cervical screening and health promotion.
• Deliver care for patients from history taking to planning and evaluation under supervision.
• Provide leadership and collaborate with the practice team to meet patients' needs.
• Monitor long-term conditions and support prevention and screening activities.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Practice Nurse

Job description

Job summary

As one of our Practice Nurses, you will have recent experience within a Primary Care setting and clinical expertise, be adaptable, highly motivated, and relish a challenge. You will be registered with the NMC, ideally with a recognised Practice Nurse qualification, and able to deliver child immunisations and manage chronic health conditions.

We can offer a supportive and evolving environment for you to develop your clinical expertise and a competitive salary.

Main duties of the job

General Practice Nurse duties including wound care, immunisations, cervical screening and health promotion.

About us

Wellington is a progressive and innovative practice with over 15,000 patients in Telford and Wrekin.

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Practice Nurse

Responsible to: The Partners and Clinical Team Lead

Accountable to: Professionally accountable to the NMC working within the code of professional conduct

The post holder will be an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for patients presenting at the practice from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, planning treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice, under the supervision of the ACPs/GPs

The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process.

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership as required.

Duties and responsibilities:

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of nursing services care to the practice population. Supported by senior nurses within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Practice Nurse

Desirable

• Competent in the assessment and delivery of travel immunisations and advice.
• Experience in wound care and performing dopplers and diabetic foot checks.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.