Practice Nurse

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive GP Practice team at The Chelsea Practice.

The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to our diverse patient population. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide a range of general practice nursing services, supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients through preventative care, health promotion, chronic disease management and treatment of acute and long-term conditions.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual who has excellent communication and clinical skills, demonstrates a commitment to professional development and is passionate about delivering safe, effective and holistic patient care.

Previous experience working within general practice is desirable, although candidates with relevant transferable clinical experience and a willingness to develop their skills will also be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Providing Nursing Duties - Dressings, Immunisations - Adult + Children, Wound Management, Cervical Smears, Chronic Disease Reviews, phlebotomy, ABPMs, ECGs, Travel Vaccines,
• The Practice Nurse will also be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention control, health promotion, chronic disease management, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy, procedures, QOF and Enhanced Targets

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and in line with skills and qualifications
• Part-time, with flexible hours to be agreed, minimum 15 hours/week

Person Specification

• Registered Nurse with an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Cervical Screening qualification
• Immunisation and vaccination training
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and a commitment to maintaining clinical competence.
• System One proficient
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Good clinical assessment, documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and clinical governance.
• Ability to work flexibly and respond positively to the changing needs of the practice.