Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive GP Practice team at The Chelsea Practice

Location: 43 Chelsea Manor Street, London SW3 5DD
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, with flexible hours to be agreed, minimum 15 hours/week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and in line with skills and qualifications

The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to our diverse patient population. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide a range of general practice nursing services, supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients through preventative care, health promotion, chronic disease management and treatment of acute and long-term conditions.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual who has excellent communication and clinical skills, demonstrates a commitment to professional development and is passionate about delivering safe, effective and holistic patient care.

Previous experience working within general practice is desirable, although candidates with relevant transferable clinical experience and a willingness to develop their skills will also be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Providing Nursing Duties - Dressings, Immunisations - Adult + Children, Wound Management, Cervical Smears, Chronic Disease Reviews, phlebotomy, ABPMs, ECGs, Travel Vaccines

The Practice Nurse will also be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention control, health promotion, chronic disease management, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy, procedures, QOF and Enhanced Targets

About us
The Chelsea Practice is a small friendly, patient-focused NHS GP practice committed to providing high-quality, accessible and comprehensive healthcare to our local community.

We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, safe and effective care, with a strong emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention and supporting patients to manage their own health and wellbeing.

Our team consists of dedicated GPs, healthcare assistants, administrative and reception colleagues, working collaboratively to provide a comprehensive range of primary care services.

We value teamwork, mutual respect, professional development and continuous improvement. We aim to create a positive and supportive working environment where staff feel valued, are encouraged to develop their clinical skills and can contribute to the ongoing development of the practice. The practice is located in an excellent, purpose-built single-site premises within a health centre offering community services

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed Practice Nurse to become part of a supportive team and make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of our patients.

If you are enthusiastic, caring and passionate about primary care nursing, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse with an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Cervical Screening qualification
• Immunisation and vaccination training
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and a commitment to maintaining clinical competence.
• System One proficient
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Good clinical assessment, documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and clinical governance.
• Ability to work flexibly and respond positively to the changing needs of the practice.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Experience in chronic disease management, including diabetes, asthma and COPD.
• Competence in phlebotomy and ECG recording.
• Knowledge of current NHS and primary care guidance.

Employer contact details
Practice Manager, Mr Jawad Al-Hairi, jawad.al-hairi2@nhs.net, 02073497330

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please Apply through our website.