Practice Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated part time Practice Nurse.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients, including child immunisation, cytology, wound care, and other clinical duties. Experience in Asthma and COPD management is essential.
Main duties of the job
- Chronic disease management - COPD and asthma
- Immunisations including child immunisation
- Wound dressing
- Smear
- Phlebotomy
- Blood pressure
- ECG
About us
Popular West Swindon practice in the leafy outskirts of Swindon, M4 just a few minutes away.Supportive regular meetings with extended clinical team with emphasis on case discussion, external speakers and internal expertise for staff development. We have a successful nurse triage and minor illness clinics. Our Multidisciplinary Team includes: GPs, Practice nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Physiotherapist, GP assistant and Phlebotomist.
The Practice offers the following:
- Weekly clinical meetings and emphasis on whole practice clinical integration
- We are SystmOne practice services 11,800 patients across 2 sites skewed to younger and middle aged patients.
- NHS Pension
- Competitive salary
- The practice encourages an open door, friendly and supportive environment for all to work.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients, including health assessments, immunisation, cytology, wound care, and other clinical duties. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and a strong commitment to providing quality healthcare services. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join a dynamic team of healthcare professionals.
Experience in chronic disease management of COPD and asthma is essential
Main duties of the job:
- Chronic disease management - copd, asthma
- Immunisations including child imms
- Wound dressing
- Smear
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current registration with UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescribing Qualification
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
Ridge Green Medical Centre
Address
Ridge Green Medical Centre
Ramleaze Drive
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN5 5PX
