We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate experienced Practice Nurse to join our team. Workings hours 17-21 per week. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and have experience working in a primary care setting, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The successful candidate would be working within an established friendly, caring and supportive nursing team, comprising of 3 practice nurses and 3 HCAs. You will need to be a qualified nurse with an up-to-date NMC registration and evidence of continual professional development. The Practice is supportive in on-going training and development.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate should have general practice nurse skills and be competent in chronic disease management with evidence of accreditation. The skills would also include:
Cytology
Child Immunisations
Removal of Sutures
Travel vaccinations
Family Planning
Wound Care
Diabetes
INR (management of anticoagulation)
Injections and Vaccinations as per the national immunisation programme.
General Nursing duties as required.
Telephone and face to face consultations are a key part of the job, so patient care and good communication skills are essential.
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients within the GP surgery setting
Provide health education and counselling to patients and their families
Requirements:
Registered Nurse qualification and current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Previous experience working in a primary care or GP surgery setting is essential.
Sound knowledge of general practice nursing procedures and best practices.
Competency in conducting patient assessments and managing common health conditions.
Proficient in administering medications and treatments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMIS) systems is preferred.
Working Hours and Benefits:
Part-time position: 17-21 hours per week to include Monday and Friday (occasional Saturday working to cover enhanced access hours, approx 2 a year)
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Job Type: Part-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kidderminster DY10 3AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- GP Practice Nurse: 3 years (required)
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
