Job summaryWe look forward to welcoming a nurse who is keen to settle at the practice and willing to contribute to the management and further development of us as an individual practice and as part of the wider Primary Care community.
Main duties of the jobWe are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, computer literate Practice Nurse with a minimum of 2-3 years experience of working in General Practice. Applicants need to possess the relevant skills and qualifications in the following areas:
- Respiratory,
- Wound Management,
- Cervical Cytology,
- Childhood Immunisations,
- Travel Immunisations,
- Venepuncture.
We welcome informal visits.
Candidates should send a CV and covering letter to matthew.lowe12@nhs.net
About us6 Partners, 3 salaried GPs
15,500 patients
Training practice with up to 3 GP Registrars
Medical student teaching practice
Supportive and highly skilled nursing team
Well supported by the administrative team
High QOF achievers, offering a wide range of Enhanced Services
EMIS Web clinical system
We will offer you:- A supportive environment to develop your clinical interests
- A welcoming and inclusive team
- Excellent working conditions in purpose-built premises
- Competitive salary for the right candidate (in accordance with qualifications & experience)
- 5 weeks annual leave
Job responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will provide a comprehensive range of nursing services to our patient population and play a key role in the ongoing delivery of chronic disease management and preventative healthcare.
The role will include, but is not limited to:
- Chronic disease management, including respiratory conditions (asthma and COPD), diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
- Respiratory reviews, inhaler technique assessments and patient education.
- Cervical cytology
- Contraception
- Immunisations and vaccinations.
- Wound care and dressings.
- General Practice Nurse treatment room duties.
- Venepuncture and ECGs.
Lifestyle advice and health promotion.
- Infection prevention and control responsibilities.
Participation in quality improvement initiatives and QOF achievement
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Has minimum 2-3 years experience worked in General Practice.
- Chronic disease management experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Great team player.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Proficient in General Practice Nurse treatment room duties.
Desirable- Chronic disease diplomas or relevant specialist qualifications.
- Experience using EMIS Web.
- Experience with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
- Experience supporting HCAs or junior staff.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants 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. 
