Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

We currently have an opening for an experienced Practice Nurse with an interest in chronic disease management to join our team on a part time basis.

Main duties of the job

• Child Health/Child Protection, including immunisations
• ECG recording
• Mental Health reviews
• Undertake Chronic disease management and prevention Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, IHD, Stroke, LD
• Undertake opportunistic screening of BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, glucose monitoring and smoking status.
• Administer injections under an individual prescription or patient group direction
• Cervical cytology
• Perform wound care using aseptic technique
• Removal of sutures and clips
• To undertake home visits.
• Venepuncture
• Administration
• Women's Health
• Assist in the implementation of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services contracts
• Travel Vaccinations
• Stock management
• Infection Control

Job description

We currently have an opening for an experienced Practice Nurse with an interest in chronic disease management to join our team on a part time basis.

Qualified Nursing applicants must also be able to demonstrate good I.T. and communication skills, with a close attention to detail.

The role will ideally cover the following clinical areas:

Cervical cytology

.Venepuncture

Childhood immunisations

• Electrocardiograms
• Conduct annual reviews and monitoring for patients with chronic diseases.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with national guidance and Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

General Injections

Basic Travel advice and vaccinations

Wound care and suture removal

Diabetes management

ECGs and blood pressure checks

NHS health checks and New patient health checks

COPD management

Asthma management

Contraception

Assist with implants and coil procedures

Wound care

QOF and Enhanced Services

Knowledge of EMIS would be an advantage.

If you are an experienced Practice Nurse looking for an exciting new challenge, then we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate must be a NMC Registered Nurse with experience of working within Primary Care.

About us

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse looking to join a supportive and friendly team? Forest Edge Practice is a well-established, welcoming practice committed to delivering outstanding, patient-centred care. We are passionate about creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow professionally.