Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

Bankhouse Surgery has an opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced practice nurse to join our friendly team.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with experience of working in primary care to work alongside our existing team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with excellent time management skills and team working

Main duties of the job

To provide a range of practice nursing duties including treatment room, management of long term conditions including, diabetes, asthma, COPD and CHD. Providing continuity of care and follow up for the patients. Supporting the practice in achieving QOF and enhanced service targets.

Job description

Treatment room duties

venepuncture

management of long term conditions in line with current national and local guidelines

Provide appropriate health promotion for patients with or at risk of long term conditions

Cervical smear taking

Routine childhood vaccinations

Adult vaccinations including travel

Seasonal vaccinations

IPC lead nurse

Supporting the practice in achieving QOF targets

Maintain accurate records at all times

Attend and participate in meetings as required

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the role

Flexibility of working to ensure sufficient cover is provided

On occasions there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

About us

The practice has 6 GP partners, 1 salaried GP, 1 pharmacist, 1 pharmacy technician, 2 practice nurses, 1 HCA and 1 GPA. We also have an established reception and admin team. The practice is a training practice for both doctors and medical students and offers services to approximately 10, 000 patients