This practice nurse post at Market Cross Surgery, a GP practice with over 5,000 patients, works alongside the general practice team. The work spans cervical screening, wound care, immunisations, chronic disease clinics and urgent treatment, with home visits and minor injuries. The role also covers support for infection prevention, a programme for frail and housebound patients and the well woman and well man clinics. Applicants need full NMC registration and the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Cervical screening and cytology
- Wound care, dressings and removal of sutures and clips
- Routine immunisations and vaccinations for adults and children
- Chronic disease clinics, including asthma, COPD and diabetes management
- Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions
- Assessing urgency and severity of presenting problems and providing urgent treatment
- Phlebotomy, urinalysis and requesting pathology tests, with results communicated to patients
- Blood pressure checks, health screening and health promotion
- Home visits
- Contraception, minor injuries and routine injections
- Developing care for frail and housebound patients
- Chaperone duties and support for safeguarding
Qualifications
- Registered general nurse
- Diploma-level qualification or above
- Certificates in cervical screening, immunisation administration, chronic disease management and wound care
- Demonstrable commitment to professional development
Registration & licences
- Full NMC registration
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to work under pressure
- Quickly adapts to change
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Forward thinking and motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Nice to have
- Experience of the SystmOne clinical system
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- NHS or primary care general practice experience
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
