Practice Nurse
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Job summary
Bridge Street Surgery in Downham Market, has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice nurse to join our team on a part-time basis, with the hours/days flexible and to be discussed at interview. The post-holder will work with reference to practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.
Main duties of the job
- Working independently or alongside the GP and making decisions/recommendations as required.
- Providing assessment, treatment, screening and advice to patients.
- Assessing routine wounds including trauma and assessing, removal of sutures and staples.
- ECGs, venepuncture.
- Carrying out new patient medicals.
- Seasonal vaccinations, administering injections and providing guidance.
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly.
- Chronic disease management awareness for diabetes, asthma/COPD.
- Diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans.
- Recording accurate clinical notes.
About us
Bridge Street Surgery provides patient services to patients living in Downham Market, Stowbridge, Hilgay, Ten Mile Bank, Southery and other outlying areas. The surgery's ethos is described as happy, friendly, complementary and very supportive with a strong sense of community.
Details
Date posted
05 February 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
8834
Job locations
30/32 Bridge Street
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9DH
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
30/32 Bridge Street
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9DH
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)