Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

The Grove Medical Centre is seeking a practice nurse to join the team on a full-time basis to support health promotion, chronic disease management, and treatment of minor illnesses.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver routine nursing care
• Perform cervical screening (smears)
• Carry out immunisations and vaccinations (adult and childhood)
• Undertake health checks
• Monitor and manage long-term conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, hypertension)
• Conduct ECGs and other basic diagnostic tests
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Provide advice on general health, wellbeing, and disease prevention
• Support patients in managing chronic conditions
• Promote healthy lifestyle choices (e.g. smoking cessation, weight management
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Use clinical systems to document consultations and care plans
• Ensure compliance with practice protocols and guidelines
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures
• Ensure safe storage and handling of vaccines and medications
• Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment

Job description

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

About us

The surgery is a purpose built, modern building set in the friendly seaside town of Felixstowe.

The team at the surgery are ambitious and forward thinking and are very welcoming. It is a supportive atmosphere and we encourage internal upskilling.