Park Green Surgery, a GP practice of around 11,000 patients, is recruiting a Practice Nurse. The role pairs treatment room work, including venepuncture, vaccinations and ECGs, with running chronic disease clinics for CHD, diabetes and respiratory conditions. The post sits within a team of five GPs and three Advanced Nurse Practitioners, supported by pharmacy, community and home visiting teams. Candidates need GP practice nursing experience, NMC registration and a full UK driving licence.
What the job involves
- Run treatment room duties including venepuncture, new registration checks, blood pressure checks, ECGs, vaccinations and immunisations
- Run chronic disease clinics for CHD, diabetes and respiratory conditions
- Assess, plan, provide and evaluate treatment programmes, including managing long-term conditions with home visits
- Review medication for effectiveness and support patients to adhere to prescribed treatment
- Give appropriate lifestyle advice to patients
- Support and manage the health needs of women attending family planning and cervical cytology consultations
- Deliver vaccination and immunisation programmes for adults and children
- Lead on health and safety, infection control, specimen handling and sharps management
- Support the nursing team to keep the nursing service running smoothly
- Protect patient confidentiality and show due regard for safeguarding children
- Take part in audit, quality work and annual individual performance review
- Apply practice policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures
Qualifications
- Qualified nurse
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Experience of GP practice nursing
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
Nice to have
- Prescriber
- Diploma in respiratory
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Practice Nurse in Pontefract employer: Park Green Surgery
Join our dedicated team as a Practice Nurse, where you will be part of a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises patient care and professional development. We offer competitive benefits, ongoing training opportunities, and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance in a vibrant community setting. With a focus on quality healthcare delivery, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your nursing career in a welcoming environment.
