Job summaryThe Colne Practice, located in Rickmansworth, is seeking an experienced practice nurse to join their busy practice, preferably with a respiratory interest (asthma, COPD, spirometry). This position is offered on a part-time basis, for 2 days per week, working a Thursday and a Friday. GP practice experience is essential. Working as a member of the multidisciplinary team, the successful individual will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population and implement processes for the management of patients with long-term conditions.
Main duties of the job- Asthma, COPD, spirometry
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
- Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- Assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice.
- Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
- Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
- Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
About usThe Colne Practice is a friendly GP practice with a list size of approximately 10,500 patients. Our team comprises 7 GP partners, 2 practice nurses, 1 HCA, 2 clinical pharmacists and reception and admin teams. We have on site staff parking.
Job responsibilitiesIf you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
QualificationsEssential- A relevant nursing degree.
- Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
Desirable- Mentor or teaching qualification.
- Post graduate diploma or degree (CDM).
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working within a primary care environment. This is essential: please do not apply if you don't have GP practice experience.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of infection control measures.
- Clinical knowledge including; ECGs, venepuncture, wound care, women's health.
Desirable- Experience of working as a practice or community nurse.
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. 
