Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly nursing team, an interest in diabetes would be desirable but not essential. This is a part time role working 20 hours per week on Mondays & Tuesdays providing high quality patient centred care within a supportive general practice environment.

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be involved with a range of treatment room duties including management of long term conditions, they will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients on general health with support and guidance from our experienced team of GP's, clinical practitioners and our experienced nursing team. They will support the Infection Prevention Control lead and to work to the IPC policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance.

About us
Wycliffe surgery is a well-established inner-city GP practice serving approximately 12,000 patients in Plymouth, a vibrant costal city known as the Ocean City, offering excellent schools and access to outstanding outdoor environments. The practice operates under a PMS contract, is CQC rated good and is consistently high QOF achiever. We are a supportive , close knit training practice with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary working, clinical governance, and professional development. The practice is committed to provinding high-quality, patient centred care and offers excellent support structurs. Our culture encourages collaboration, learning and continuous improvements to ensure the best outcomes for both patients and staff.

Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen at Wycliffe Surgery for a practice nurse with ideally diabetes and/or respiratory experience to join our friendly team of nurses. The successful candidate will work closely with the partners and staff to deliver excellent care for patients. The successful applicant will be involved with a full range of treatment room duties including management of long term conditions, they will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients on general health with support & guidance from our experienced team of GP's, clinical practitioners and our experienced nursing team.

Person Specification
Experience

• Experience working in primary care or general practice.
• Proven experience in diabetes management and long term condition care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne.
• Experience in Infection Prevention and Control.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.