We are seeking an additional Practice Nurse to join our existing team.A great chance to up-skill.We are a forward thinking training practice in a diverse area, which is open, green and close to London. We look after 16,000 patients and offer a full range of primary care services, based in a beautiful new surgery. Our dynamic team compromises of two nurses, one ANP and an HCA (currently recruiting another). We have room for another Practice Nurse, whether experienced or moving from another sector(in which case training would be arranged).You will provide the full range of nursing tasks (subject to training) in what is always a varied and interesting job. You will be flexible and willing to adapt in the fast moving health service. You will be a conscious learner, keen to learn new skills. You will be a good team player, supportive of your colleagues(who will be supportive of you). You will have good IT skillsNHS Pension available.Main duties of the jobProviding assessment, screening and treatment services and health education adviceHelp organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice as part of the nursing teamProvide nursing treatments and procedures to patients in participation with the GPs or independently to agree protocolsParticipate in Chronic Disease management to practice protocols, referring to or liaising with the patients usual GP as neededProvide general and specific health screenings and assessments to the practice patients within agreed protocols liaising with the GPs as necessary concerning risk factors or other items identifiedTriage patients and treat those with minor illness as neededAdvise and educate patients on general health care with referral to or liaison with GPs as necessaryMaintain a collaborative, supportive and holistic approach to patient care at all timeArrange for and perform appropriate tests as indicated such as blood, swabs etc.Make referrals as necessary to other health and social care professionalsPlease see attachments for full job descriptionAbout usJoin our great NHS General Practice team in our delightful new state-of-the-art surgery in Kingsbury. We are seeking a cheerful, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our team providing NHS care for 16,000 patients.Please visit our website for further informationDate posted01 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£39,541.71 to £50,662.71 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference numberA2844-25-0014Job locations343 Stag LaneLondonNW9 9ADJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo be an autonomous professional working to the highest standards and an integral member for the practice team caring for patients registered with the practice, carrying out duties within the role of Practice Nurse to include diagnosis, examination and treatment of patients, preventative care, screening and patient education.All work to be carried our within your areas of competence and within the practice policies and procedures.Where your skills do not meet the needs of the practice as outlined below, appropriate training will be givenSee attached for further details Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo be an autonomous professional working to the highest standards and an integral member for the practice team caring for patients registered with the practice, carrying out duties within the role of Practice Nurse to include diagnosis, examination and treatment of patients, preventative care, screening and patient education.All work to be carried our within your areas of competence and within the practice policies and procedures.Where your skills do not meet the needs of the practice as outlined below, appropriate training will be givenSee attached for further detailsPerson SpecificationPlease see attached for Full Person SpecificationEssential
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Desirable
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ExperienceEssential
Record of ongoing professional development
A good range of general nursing skills
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS, Government initiatives
Experienced in minor illness advice and management
QualificationsEssential
Good Standard of Education
RGN or equivalent
Experience in offering health promotion advice
Previous experience in taking cervical smears
Practice Nurse experience and training
Person SpecificationPlease see attached for Full Person SpecificationEssential
Please see attached for Full Person Specification
Desirable
Please see attached for Full Person Specification
ExperienceEssential
Record of ongoing professional development
A good range of general nursing skills
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS, Government initiatives
Experienced in minor illness advice and management
