Practice Nurse
Danetre Medical Practice
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Job summary
We are recruiting a Practice Nurse for our innovative and happy practice. The post holder will be primarily responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population. Successful candidates will be NMC registered and possess excellent clinical, communication and IT skills.
The ideal candidate will possess experience & knowledge of cervical cytology, general nursing services, chronic disease management, family planning, and childhood immunisation; however training will also be available to the right candidate.
We are an accredited training practice and undertake level 2 research which means we can offer excellent support and colleague led teaching to enable you to develop your professional knowledge further.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE -The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing services to the whole practice population. As a member of the clinical nursing team the post holder is accountable for his/her own practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES -The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures whilst managing their own workload to deliver the practice priorities. Clinically, the focus of the role is to undertake clinical activities within the clinical team as requested. eg. Minor injuries, dressings, immunisations and leg ulcers etc.
CLINICAL - Participate in immunisation and vaccination programmes for individual patients in line with local and national guidelines.
Undertake screening and diagnostic procedures.
Take part in the annual influenza immunisation clinics.
Administer First Aid including resuscitation if required.
Receive and refer patients when appropriate.
Update the computer by coding activities appropriately and at the time of the consultation using templates where appropriate.
Participate in a duty rota system within the clinical team to ensure the service requirements are met and Provide cover for colleagues by undertaking extra shifts when required.
About us
Currently the practice works with 5 x GP partners, 1 x Managing Partner, 5 x salaried GPs, 3 x Practitioners, 2 x Clinical Pharmacists and over 250Hrs of Clinical nursing support.
The practice itself is located in close proximity to Daventry town centre in a modern building adjoining Danetre Hospital (a community hospital which opened in September 2006) offering a wide range of services and delivering a high standard of care. Also attached to the Practice operating independently is Boots Chemist and a Children's Nursery. The site has free car parking.
Date posted
13 January 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,125 to £38,025 a year pro-rata depending upon experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A2927-25-0000
Job locations
London Road
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 4DY
Employer details
Employer name
Danetre Medical Practice
Address
London Road
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 4DY
Employer's website
https://www.danetremedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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