Practice Nurse Moordown Medical CentreNHS

Job summary

Moordown Medical Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to join its friendly team, caring for around 9,900 patients in Bournemouth.

• Previous General Practice or Primary Care experience is preferred.
• Experience in chronic disease management, particularly diabetes, is desirable but not essential.
• Training and development will be provided for nurses wishing to expand their skills.

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities

• Managing and reviewing patients with long-term conditions.
• Carrying out health assessments and patient reviews.
• Supporting self-management and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Managing recalls, follow-up programmes, and annual reviews.
• Interpreting clinical results within competence levels.
• Working closely with GPs and the wider clinical team.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Supporting quality improvement and preventative healthcare initiatives.

Clinical Duties

• Phlebotomy
• Vaccinations and immunisations
• Cervical cytology (if trained)
• Wound care and dressings
• ECGs
• Health promotion and preventative care

Job description

Main Duties of the JobThe post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of nursing services within their scope of practice, including:

Long-Term Condition Management

• Supporting the management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions.
• Undertaking chronic disease reviews, health assessments and care planning.
• Promoting patient self-management and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Supporting recall systems and annual review programmes.
• Monitoring and interpreting clinical results within competency levels.

Clinical Nursing Responsibilities

• Providing evidence-based nursing care in accordance with local and national guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Identifying and acting upon safeguarding concerns in line with practice policy.
• Contributing to quality improvement activities and preventative healthcare programmes.

Treatment Room ServicesThe role may include:

• Phlebotomy.
• Vaccinations and immunisations.
• Cervical cytology (where appropriately trained).
• Wound care and dressing management.
• ECGs.
• Health promotion and screening programmes.
• NHS health checks and preventative care initiatives.
• Infection prevention and control procedures.

The exact duties will be tailored to the successful applicant's qualifications, experience and competencies, with opportunities to develop further clinical skills.

About us

Benefits

• Supportive and experienced clinical team.
• Continuing professional development opportunities.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Free on-site parking.
• Flexible working arrangements (for the right candidate).
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

Hours & Salary

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (negotiable for the right candidate).
• Permanent position.
• Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

Overall, this is an opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join a well-organised, forward-thinking GP practice with a strong emphasis on teamwork, patient care, and professional development.