Practice Nurse

We are a friendly, patient focused, dispensing practice with 7700 patients. We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our team who would be happy to work as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes GP’s, nurse, HCA, phlebotomist, dispensers, medical receptionists, pharmacist & social prescribers.

The role:

Ideally, you will have experience of practice nursing, and be confident in delivering child immunisations, cervical cytology, wound care, chronic disease management and travel immunisations & ECG’s. This list is not exhaustive.  This is a part time position of 24hrs per week worked over 3 days, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. We would be happy to offer more hours if required. A competitive salary, based upon experience, will be offered.

Career development:

We fully believe in investing in our staff to help them reach their career goals and full potential. We offer all staff the chance to further their education with training in any field that will both benefit themselves and the surgery. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

If you would like to find out more about this post, email Practice Manager at gerry.oleary@nhs.net or call 01223 870250

Person Specification

 Qualities/Attributes

 Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense

Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities

Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team

Pleasant and articulate

Able to work under pressure

Able to work in a changing environment

Able to use own initiative

Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times

Car driver/clean licence

Experience of Primary Care

The post holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others’ health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manuel, and the practice Infection Control policy.

Learning and development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in and complete mandatory training. It is an expectation for this post holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.