Practice Nurse in Burnley

The practice is looking for an experienced, motivated Practice Nurse to joining our friendly team. The practice nursing team play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a primary care setting.The successful candidate will play a vital role in the provision of high-standard clinical care. This role offers some flexibility with hours up to full-time for the right candidate. Salary dependant on experience.Main duties of the job The Practice Nurses work collaboratively within the wider healthcare team to support the reduction of health inequalities, improve patient outcomes and provide comprehensive patient care.About us North Shore Surgery is a large, modern, forward thinking, training practice based in North Blackpool. We have 5 GP\’s, 3 Advanced Practitioners, 4 skilled Practice Nurses as well as HCA\’s, Practice Pharmacists and a Paramedic.We also benefit from being part of the North Primary Care Network, sharing further skills in our team of care co-ordinators, first contact practitioners, pharmacists, social prescribers, GP Assistants and a Digital Lead.Job responsibilities Working with the current team the successful candidate will provide clinical care, health promotion, disease prevention and patient education. The practice supports individuals to manage their health and well-being effectively. The key responsibilities of the role will include, but not limited too:Deliver evidence-based nursing care in line with national guidelines and practice protocols.Provide chronic disease management through routine clinics and reviews.Undertake health screening, immunisations, vaccinations, simple wound care and cervical cytology.Support and educate patients in lifestyle management, self-care and preventative health measures.Contribute to infection prevention and control, ensuring safe clinical systems.Work collaboratively with GP\’s, other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.Participate in clinical audits, quality improvements initiatives and the development of practice policies.Engage in professional development, maintaining registration and compliance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.Person Specification Experience Experience of working within primary care.Demonstrable experience in long-term conditions management.Experience of using EMIS.Experience of using IT software such as Patchs and DocmanCompetent in the initiation of Insulin.Qualifications Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.Holds more than one academic Level 6 diploma or postgraduate certification in long-term conditions care and/or public health initiatives.Qualified and competent in cervical cytology and immunisations.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.

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