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Practice Nurse

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Job summary

Barrack Lane Medical Centre has 2 practice nurse positions available. The hours are flexible and full and part-time applications will be considered.

Barrack Lane Medical Centre is a large town centre training practice delivering care to 19,000 patients across two sites. We are looking for a practice nurse to complement our team of 4 practice nurses, 1 associate practitioner, 3 healthcare assistants & an advanced care practitioner.

Main duties of the job

The post-holders will be responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long-term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.

About us

  • Town centre practice with branch surgery in the Stoke Park area of Ipswich
  • Friendly, forward-thinking team
  • Training practice with medical students and registrars
  • Involved in clinical research - G.C.P accredited
  • We offer a range of benefits including the NHS pension scheme, health service discounts, annual leave enhancements for long service and enhanced maternity & paternity terms

Details

Date posted

20 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience depending on experience, competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

6756

Job locations

1 Barrack Ln,

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3NQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant nursing degree.
  • Current NMC registration with an active PIN.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential

  • The applicant will be experienced in general treatment room duties including phlebotomy, ECGs, cervical smears, ear irrigation, immunisations and wound care.
  • Experience in caring for patients with long term conditions would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant nursing degree.
  • Current NMC registration with an active PIN.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential

  • The applicant will be experienced in general treatment room duties including phlebotomy, ECGs, cervical smears, ear irrigation, immunisations and wound care.
  • Experience in caring for patients with long term conditions would be an advantage.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

1 Barrack Ln,

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3NQ


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

1 Barrack Ln,

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3NQ


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barrack Lane Medical Centre

eoe.primarycarecareers@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience depending on experience, competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

6756

Job locations

1 Barrack Ln,

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3NQ


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