Job summary
We are forward thinking training practice based on Canvey Island and looking to add to our Team with a Practice Nurse.
You will need to be passionate about caring for our patients, work well within our team and be looking for an opportunity to continually develop into the role of Practice Nurse.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to employ a Nurse who is looking to work in a challenging role and strives to provide excellent patient care.
We will offer training in all Practice Nurse duties including Wound Care, venepuncture, Immunisation and Long Term Condition Management for the right candidate.
HOWEVER, YOUR MUST BE CYTOLOGY TRAINED
About us
We are Medical Student Training Practice, have 3 GP Partners, Prescribing ANP's, 3 HCA's together with PCN clinical pharmacist, pharmacy technician and PA.
We are very involved in the local PCN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE
REPORTS TO: LEAD PRACTICE NURSES AND CLINICAL SERVICES
HOURS: Part-time hours to be discussed
The Nurse will work as part of the Primary Healthcare Team providing nursing care to the patients of the practice.
Job responsibilities include
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
- Cytology / vaginal swabs
- Wound care / ulcer care
- Removal of Sutures
- Travel vaccinations
- ECGs - training as necessary
- Health checks - training as necessary
- Venepuncture
- Routine immunisations
- Childhood immunisation - training as necessary
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery if required
- Long term conditions reviews
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Adult Nurse Qualification able to provide proof of qualification
- Registered General Nurse able to provide proof of qualification
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Nursing Team
- Experience of working with a wide range of patients
Desirable
- A desire to learn new skills
- Experience of working in Primary Care/GP Practice not essential
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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oaklands Surgery
Address
Long Road
Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0JA
United Kingdom
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