Practice Nurse

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, conscientious Practice Nurse to join our existing Nursing Team based in Duston, Northampton. The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of family planning, chronic disease management, cytology, child & adult immunisations as well as other nursing duties required by the practice. Provide assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice within agreed practice protocols. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc. Maintain continued education by attending courses and study days deemed useful or mandatory for professional development and revalidation.

Person Specifications

Essential

• Current professional registration (current UK professional registration)
• Willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills to carry out duties
• Good standard of general education
• Practical experience of working with and part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of using own initiative skills and knowledge
• Excellent communisation skills (written and oral)
• Interpersonal skills
• Competent IT skills
• Time management and ability to work to deadlines
• Undertake enhanced DBS check
• Good sense of humour
• Full-time post working Monday to Friday (over 5 days)

Desirable

• Diabetes Diploma
• Asthma and/or COPD Diploma
• Immunisation/Travel Health
• Family Planning
• Cytology
• Experience of working in General Practice
• Practical experience of computerised recording system
• Knowledge of the Practice Clinical System (SystmOne)
• An understanding of a General Practice Environment

Pay scale for guidance only - final remuneration will be based on experience. Part-time hours/Job Share would be considered for the right candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00-£39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
The Practice works to strict infection control guidelines and in accordance with Government advice to ensure safe working for all our staff.

Licence/Certification:

• NMC (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/04/2023