Senior Practice Nurse — Chronic Disease & IPC Lead

NHS; Aspatria; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider located in Aspatria is looking for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join their team. This role involves taking charge of chronic disease management, supporting infection control protocols, and implementing health promotion initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in a primary care setting and possess strong skills in patient communication and clinical procedures such as wound care and immunisations. Join a friendly, supportive team with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

6 weeks of annual leave

Study leave

Job share considered

Daily team huddle

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Clinical knowledge in wound care and removal of sutures.

Responsibilities

• Implement processes for managing patients with long-term conditions.
• Support the Infection Prevention Control lead.
• Develop health promotion and wellbeing programmes.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Chronic disease management

Wound care

Venepuncture

Immunisations

Women's health

Patient communication

Education

Registered Nurse - Nursing and Midwifery Council

Job description

A health service provider located in Aspatria is looking for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join their team. This role involves taking charge of chronic disease management, supporting infection control protocols, and implementing health promotion initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in a primary care setting and possess strong skills in patient communication and clinical procedures such as wound care and immunisations. Join a friendly, supportive team with opportunities for professional development.