Practice Nurse / Trainee Practice Nurse
- NHS
- Part Time
- Leamington Spa
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
Overview We are seeking a Practice Nurse to join our friendly and experienced nursing team. The post is available for three days a week with up to 18hours available and flexible, family-friendly hours.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Practice Nurses. This post is also suitable for an experienced community / acute nurse looking to transition into Practice Nursing as further training is available.
We are a well-established training practice and further training is available to the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
Duties
- Dressings and wound care to include suture removal.
- Administer IM injection and vaccinations under PGDs.
- Cervical smear tests (training available).
- Leg ulcer care including multi-layer and pressure dressings.
- Monitor and manage chronic conditions, providing education and support to patients.
- Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
- Provide health education to patients and their families regarding disease prevention and health promotion.
- Monitor stock levels and support with ordering.
- Ensure the practice environment is clean, safe, and well-organised.
About us
Waterside Medical Centre is a CQC 'oustanding' rated GP Practice based in Leamington Spa town centre.
We have 14,500 registered patients and benefit from new, purpose built premises and a large, free staff car park.
We have a friendly staff team with excellent levels of retention and regular, fully-funded social nights.
We are a training practice for GPs, medical students and nursing students.
Job responsibilities
Duties include:
- Dressings and wound care to include suture removal.
- Administer IM injection and vaccinations under PGDs.
- Cervical smear tests (training available).
- Leg ulcer care including multi-layer and pressure dressings.
- Monitor and manage chronic conditions, providing education and support to patients.
- Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
- Provide health education to patients and their families regarding disease prevention and health promotion.
- Monitor stock levels and support with ordering.
- Ensure the practice environment is clean, safe, and well-organised.
- Keeping patient records up to date;
- Checking a patients temperature, pulse and blood pressure correctly;
- Working alongside and communicating regularly with practice GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
- BSc in Nursing
Desirable
- Qualified in diabetes care
- Qualified in respiratory care
- Independent prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of administering IM injections
- Experience of dressings and wound care
- Experience of working in an NHS healthcare setting - community services, acute hospital or general practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of working with long term conditions
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
Waterside Medical Centre
Address
Court Street
Leamington Spa
CV31 2BB
