Description
We are seeking a Practice Nurse to join our forward-thinking team at St. George's Medical Centre in Hendon, London. The successful candidate will work part-time, up to 3 days a week, and will be responsible for diagnosing, monitoring, and managing long-term conditions, reviewing medication, managing health promotion programs, administering vaccinations, and delivering evidence-based wound care.
The Practice Nurse will work alongside our fantastic nursing team, which consists of two practice nurses and two HCAs. We offer flexible working hours, a staff car park, NHS Pension, and the opportunity to work with a well-established, forward-thinking, professional team.
Key Clinical Duties:
- Diagnosing, monitoring, and managing long-term conditions
- Reviewing medication for therapeutic effectiveness
- Managing health promotion programs like smoking cessation and weight management
- Administering adult, child, and travel vaccinations
- Delivering evidence-based wound care
- Delivering NHS health programmes, e.g. cervical screening
Quality and Governance:
- Practising within the NMC professional code of conduct
- Maintaining accurate, complete, and contemporaneous patient records
- Aligning clinical care with NICE, CQC, and NSF guidelines
- Participating in clinical audits (e.g. IPC) and searches for QOF
Health, Safety, and Confidentiality:
- Complying with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Report principles
- Managing bodily fluid spills promptly using designated spill kits
- Adhering strictly to local and national infection control measures
- Identifying and referring cases regarding domestic abuse and vulnerable people
Professional Development & Teamwork:
- Actively participating in annual appraisals and clinical supervision
- Supporting the training and development of colleagues
- Delegating duties appropriately based on competence assessments
- Attending regular clinical and administrative team meetings