Job summary
Kingswood Medical Centre has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Practice Nurse to join our friendly team on a part-time basis for 12-15 hours per week. The position is preferably based on Fridays, plus one or more additional days, although we are flexible with working days and hours for the right candidate.

If you are a motivated and compassionate nurse looking for a flexible part-time opportunity within a supportive practice, we would love to hear from you.

Previous experience of working as a practice nurse is essential.

Main duties of the job

• Health monitoring and management
• ECGs/BPS
• Supporting and managing the health needs of women presenting for sexual health and contraception, and cervical cytology consultations.
• Implementing, and participating in, vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including patients travelling abroad.
• Meeting the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care.
• Asthma or and diabetes management.

About us
Kingswood Medical Centre is a thriving GP practice based in Basildon, caring for approximately 10,500 patients who are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care in a friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment. We are GMS, non-dispensing practice, operating a total triage model and a training practice, hence we promote teaching and education in our practice. We are proud of the high standard of care we provide and are rated Good by the CQC. We consistently achieve excellent QOF outcomes and are committed to continuous quality improvement. We place a strong emphasis on supporting the development of our team, encouraging ongoing learning and providing opportunities for colleagues to expand their skills and progress in their careers.

Benefits include:

• NHS pension scheme
• On site parking

Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Qualifications
Essential

• A relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working as a practice nurse is essential.
• Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation.
• Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long-term conditions.
• Previous experience of working as a practice nurse is essential.
• Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS.

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).