Practice Nurse – Court View Surgery
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Court View Surgery is a well-established and friendly GP practice located in a supportive community. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients, ensuring their health and well-being through compassionate, professional services. We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our dynamic team and help us continue to provide excellent care.
Job Overview:
We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our team, working alongside our skilled doctors, healthcare assistant, and administrative staff. The successful candidate will provide a wide range of nursing services, delivering high-quality clinical care to our patients in line with current healthcare practices and standards. We are ideally looking for a full-time Practice Nurse to join our team, but we are also able to be flexible with hours to suit the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Chronic Disease Management: Support the management of long-term conditions such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and COPD, including assessments, monitoring, and patient education.
- Health Assessments: Conduct health checks, screening, and preventative care for all age groups.
- Immunisations & Vaccinations: Administer childhood, adult, and travel vaccinations and participate in seasonal flu clinics.
- Health Promotion & Education: Provide advice on lifestyle changes, smoking cessation, weight management, and sexual health.
- Phlebotomy: Take blood samples for testing as required.
- Patient Records: Accurately maintain patient records in accordance with practice protocols and confidentiality guidelines.
- Collaboration: Work closely with GPs and other members of the practice team to ensure coordinated, holistic care for patients.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC PIN.
- Experience working as a Practice Nurse or in a similar primary care setting (desirable but not essential).
- A good understanding of chronic disease management and preventative care.
- Phlebotomy skills and experience in immunisations and vaccinations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy, patient-focused environment.
- Knowledge of EMIS clinical system.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Practice Nurse position at Court View Surgery, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to the Practice Manager lucy.price4@nhs.net
