About the Role
Houghton Close Surgery has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated practice nurse to join the team on a part-time basis of approximately 16 hours a week.
Main duties of the job:
- Treatment room duties
- Woundcare (compression bandaging and dopplers)
- Immunisations including childhood, travel vaccinations, hormone injections and vitamin B12
- ECGs
- Bloods
- Cervical screening
- Chronic disease management
- Travel assessments
About the Candidate
General practice is a challenging environment that requires a calm and caring approach. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated team player who can work under pressure and prioritise their own workload. Experience of working in primary care is desirable but not essential.
Applicants should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Essential
- Registered nurse (adult) with current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Qualification in cervical cytology
- Immunisation and vaccination training (including childhood and travel health)
- Phlebotomy training and competency
- Experience of working in a general practice or primary care setting
- Experience of undertaking treatment room duties
- Experience in wound care management
- Experience administering immunisations and injections
- Experience of performing ECGs
- Experience undertaking cervical cytology
- Experience of working within NHS primary care services
- Experience with chronic disease management: CHD/diabetes/respiratory
About Us
The priority at Houghton Close Surgery is to provide the highest quality patient centred care for the 11,700 patients registered at the practice. We are a dynamic, hard-working team. The Partnership is supportive and cohesive and we have a full complement of enthusiastic team members. We provide a comprehensive range of medical services for our patients as well as meeting targets for the New Contract.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Practice Nurse in Ampthill employer: West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group
Blandford Medical Centre in Braintree is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where GPs can thrive. With a strong focus on training and professional development, employees benefit from working alongside experienced partners and trainers, ensuring ample opportunities for growth and learning. The practice's commitment to patient care and community health makes it a rewarding place to contribute meaningfully to the lives of patients.
Contact Details:
West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group Recruitment Team
