Description
Health Partners At Violet Melchett are looking for a practice nurse for our busy 11,000 patient GP practice. Alongside traditional GP services we offer a range of community services and activities so your job will be busy and varied. You will be based at our premises just off the Kings Road, Chelsea SW3.
Main duties of the job
- Provide core nursing services, including health promotion activities such as smoking cessation, weight management, dietary and exercise advice
- Offer sexual health and contraception services, cervical cytology, childhood immunisations, travel health, and blood taking
- Assess and care for patients presenting with wounds, and remove all types of skin closure materials
- See patients for urgent and opportunistic nursing care, new patient checks, and NHS health checks (vascular risk)
- Demonstrate and teach patients principles of care and procedures, working towards their independence and self-care
- Administer drugs and vaccines by any route, according to NMC, practice, and NHS England guidelines
Extended role of nurses
- Manage long-term conditions, including annual reviews for cardio-renal metabolic, asthma and COPD, hypertension, and heart disease
- Provide minor ailments and ECGs
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the practice team to deliver high-quality patient care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clinical and administrative work
- Participate in practice meetings and discussions, and contribute to the development of clinical protocols and enhanced services
- Undertake mandatory and statutory training, and maintain your own clinical expertise
Requirements
- 2 years of experience working in primary care
- Registered General Nurse qualification
- Practice nurse qualification
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies and public health issues in the local area
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families
- Strong clinical skills, including cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, and ear care
Benefits
- Permanent, full-time position
- Competitive salary depending on experience