Practise Nurse

Purosearch Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established GP practice in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join their team. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care, conducting health assessments, and supporting patients with long-term conditions. Candidates must have an up-to-date NMC number and primary care experience. This is a permanent position with flexible hours offering a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Must have an up to date NMC number.
• Experience in primary care is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of nursing services to patients.
• Conduct health assessments and screenings.
• Support patients with long-term conditions.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Health assessments

Administration of vaccinations

Patient education

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Overview

Position: Practice Nurse
Location: Edinburgh

Hourly Rate: £17 - £25 per hour
Job Type: Permanent (full or part time)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Practice Nurse to join a well-established GP practice. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the clinical team, providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the efficient running of the practice. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive, friendly environment with a diverse patient demographic.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of nursing services to patients, including chronic disease management, health screenings, and immunizations.
• Conduct health assessments and screenings, including blood pressure checks, vaccinations, and general health checks.
• Support patients with long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD) and assist in the creation of care plans.
• Administer vaccinations, travel health advice, and general health education.
• Perform routine treatments, such as dressings, injections, and minor wound care.
• Support with the management of health promotion and disease prevention within the practice.
• Take patient histories, carry out clinical assessments, and offer advice on lifestyle changes and disease prevention.
• Provide assistance in the management of the practice's recall and clinical audit processes.
• Work collaboratively with the practice team, including GPs and administrative staff, to deliver high standards of patient care.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and treatments within the practice's system.
• Adhere to all practice protocols, policies, and procedures in line with current healthcare legislation.

(Please note that my client can provide some training/refresher courses if needed)

To apply for this Practice Nurse position, you must have an up to date NMC number and have some primary care experience.

How to apply

To find out more about this Practice Nurse position, please call Ollie ASAP on 0161 441 1441 or apply for the position above to receive the full job description!