Practice Nurse

Job summary

We are seeking an additional Practice Nurse to join our existing team.

A great chance to up-skill.

We are a forward thinking training practice based in Belper. We look after over 12,000 patients and offer a full range of primary care services, based in a modern surgery. Our dynamic team compromises of three nurses, three ANPs and three HCAs. We have room for another Practice Nurse, whether experienced or moving from another sector (in which case training would be arranged).

You will provide the full range of nursing tasks (subject to training) in what is always a varied and interesting job. You will be flexible and willing to adapt in the fast moving health service. You will be a conscious learner, keen to learn new skills. You will be a good team player, supportive of your colleagues(who will be supportive of you). You will have good IT skills

NHS Pension available.

Main duties of the job

Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice

Help organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice as part of the nursing team

Provide nursing treatments and procedures to patients in participation with the GPs or independently to agree protocols

Participate in Chronic Disease management to practice protocols, referring to or liaising with the patients usual GP as needed

Provide general and specific health screenings and assessments to the practice patients within agreed protocols liaising with the GPs as necessary concerning risk factors or other items identified

Triage patients and treat those with minor illness as needed

Advise and educate patients on general health care with referral to or liaison with GPs as necessary

Maintain a collaborative, supportive and holistic approach to patient care at all time

Arrange for and perform appropriate tests as indicated such as blood, swabs etc.

Make referrals as necessary to other health and social care professionals

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About us

Join our great NHS General Practice team in our delightful modern surgery in Belper. We are seeking a cheerful, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our team providing NHS care for over 12,000 patients.

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