Part Time Practice Nurse

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. The role involves delivering a wide range of nursing services within the primary care setting, including childhood and adult immunisation, cervical smears, chronic disease management, preventative care, and health promotion.Responsibilities

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography.Undertake wound care/management/dressing techniques.Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g., burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and maintain periodic professional registration with

RCN

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NMC .Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and be aware of local referral procedures.Promote your own continuing professional development.Participate in an annual appraisal.Completing all mandatory training modules as specified by the Practice and promote your own continuing professional development.Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.Qualifications

EssentialA qualified nurse registered with the General Nursing Council (GNC).Cervical Cytology Accreditation is requiredDesirablewound managementIT skills and knowledge of EMISStrong communication and interpersonal skills.A commitment to delivering exceptional patient care in a community-focused setting.Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer details

Employer

South Oxhey SurgeryAddress

South West Herts Health Centre, Oxhey Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 ..... full job details .....