Practice Nurse

Job summary

24 hours per week, 5 weeks annual leave

£16.50-£18.50 per hour depending on experience

We are looking for a highly motivated and reliable Practice Nurse with excellent communication and clinical skills to join our well-established, friendly and innovative practice. As a practice nurse you will play a key role in providing patient centred care, including:

• Administering vaccinations, immunisations, and travel health advice
• Child immunisations
• Providing wound care, dressings, and other minor procedures
• Supporting health promotion and lifestyle advice initiatives

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual with the following qualifications and skills:

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
• Previous experience in a primary care or general practice setting is desirable but not essential as training will be provided
• Chronic disease management ie Diabetes, Respiratory etc advantage but not essential as training will be provided
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A patient-focused approach and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Good timekeeping essential

About us

About us:

• 14200 patients
• 2 attractive, purpose-built surgeries (Avicenna and Oakdale Medical Centres)
• 3 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 Nurses, 1 HCSW, 2 Phlebotomist, 4 Independent Prescriber Pharmacists and 1 Pharmacy Technician. We also have an excellent Administration Team
• EMIS
• An appointment system that promotes continuity of care and flexible access
• GP training practice