Job summary
We are an innovative 2 partner practice based in Leyton, East London serving practice population of over 10,000 patients.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly practice. You will join a team of GP's, Pharmacist's, Pharmacy technician, a really supportive admin team and a friendly reception team. You will undertake all aspects of the practice nurse role including cervical screening, baby immunisations and other adult vaccines.
If you are like us, friendly, supportive of the team and have a can do attitude, then we would like to meet you. Come and visit us for an informal visit and chat.
Main duties of the job
Providing routine treatment in general clinics, including but not limited to:Childhood immunisationsAdult ImmunisationsCervical SmearsContraceptionTravel VaccineWound ManagementInfection Prevention DutiesBlood tests.Stock ordering & management
About us
About us; Crawley Road Medical Practice is based in E10, right in the heart of multiculturalism and diversity. We are passionate about patient led care and delivering a high standard of service to our patients. Crawley Practice has been a long standing service in this community with strong connections with our patient population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, health prevention, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policies and procedures.Initiating and maintaining health screening and promotion clinics for identified areas of the practice population, recognising where modification of systems or referral is necessary.Managing the nursing care of patients with chronic disease, employing personal recall systems suitable to the practice needs. This includes using the practice computer systems for input of information for recall and screening purposes.Providing specialist care for registered patients in the following key areas: , Cervical Smears, Contraception, Adult and child vaccinations.Providing routine treatment in general clinics, including: Wound Management and Blood tests.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, health prevention, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policies and procedures.Initiating and maintaining health screening and promotion clinics for identified areas of the practice population, recognising where modification of systems or referral is necessary.Managing the nursing care of patients with chronic disease, employing personal recall systems suitable to the practice needs. This includes using the practice computer systems for input of information for recall and screening purposes.Providing specialist care for registered patients in the following key areas: , Cervical Smears, Contraception, Adult and child vaccinations.Providing routine treatment in general clinics, including: Wound Management and Blood tests.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Good IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- IT skills (EMIS, MS Office, Outlook, Internet use)
- Interpersonal skills; Time Management and timekeeping
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills; Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse
- Valid smear taking pin
- Fluent English
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Good IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- IT skills (EMIS, MS Office, Outlook, Internet use)
- Interpersonal skills; Time Management and timekeeping
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills; Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse
- Valid smear taking pin
- Fluent English
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).