Walnut Medical Centre

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an additional staff member and for a practice nurse to join our friendly team of forward thinking General Practice Staff.

The candidate MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN GENERAL PRACTICE AS AS GP PRACTICE NURSE

Nurse looking for an improvement in their salary and at earlier stages of training are welcome to apply

Completed training in vaccinations and cervical smears is essential with additional skills in chronic disease management an advantage.

Diabetes enhanced management and travel vaccinations would also be advantageous.

We are a high performing practice with high QOF achievement and rated CQC Good in all areas . The role allows part time working and has some flexibility in the hours worked and will allow the candidate to maintain an effective work life balance.

Hours can be discussed but we are aiming for around 24 hours per week or over although this can be increased or decreased by mutual agreement /discussion

SALARY Competitive and open to negotiation plus pension and range from £25 to £30 per hour plus pension depending on experience

PLEASE NOTE THE ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY IF A SUITABLE APPLICANT IS APPOINTED PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a practice nurse within a practice with experience of General Practice and in particular able to undertake Immunisations and Smears with other standard duties of a practice nurse from day one.

The candidate MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN GENERAL PRACTICE AS AS GP PRACTICE NURSE

About us

We are a rapidly expanded expanding practice but still smaller than many. This allows a supportive friendly, team based atmosphere and an opportunity for the right candidate to combine an interesting professional career with their own outside interests while maintaining a good work life balance. Continuing professional development will be supported. The hours are flexible with an obvious need to meet the needs of the practice and patients. The job is for the main practice nurse on site although can be shared if needed.

The candidate MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN GENERAL PRACTICE AS AS GP PRACTICE NURSE

Details

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25 to £30 an hour Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1811-25-0004

Job locations

110 Walnut Street

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE2 7LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The position advertised will involve undertaking all the standard duties of a practice nurse. Training can be arranged .This includes cervical smears ,immunisations both adult/child and travel and chronic disease management amongst other standard duties. The exact details can be tailored to some extent to the candidate although ability to undertake smears and immunisations is helpful

Job description

Job responsibilities

The position advertised will involve undertaking all the standard duties of a practice nurse. Training can be arranged .This includes cervical smears ,immunisations both adult/child and travel and chronic disease management amongst other standard duties. The exact details can be tailored to some extent to the candidate although ability to undertake smears and immunisations is helpful

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Membership of Professional body
  • Mandatory training up to date

Desirable

  • post registration working in a general practice and looking for advancement or an improved salary.

Experience

Essential

  • Desire to be working and improving in a general practice.
  • The candidate MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN GENERAL PRACTICE AS AS GP PRACTICE NURSE

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Long term conditions and advanced practice nurse duties.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Membership of Professional body
  • Mandatory training up to date

Desirable

  • post registration working in a general practice and looking for advancement or an improved salary.

Experience

Essential

  • Desire to be working and improving in a general practice.
  • The candidate MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN GENERAL PRACTICE AS AS GP PRACTICE NURSE

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Long term conditions and advanced practice nurse duties.

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).

Additional information

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

Walnut Medical Centre

Address

110 Walnut Street

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE2 7LE


Employer's website

https://www.walnutmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Walnut Medical Centre

Address

110 Walnut Street

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE2 7LE


Employer's website

https://www.walnutmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Partner

Dr Dav Panacer

davinder.panacer1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25 to £30 an hour Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1811-25-0004

Job locations

110 Walnut Street

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE2 7LE


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