Practice Nurse - Highcroft Surgery

We are a friendly GP surgery looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse who is looking to progress their career in General Practice. We have a very supportive, flexible, forward thinking nursing and HCA team and pride ourselves on strong team working. We require someone to work a minimum of 30 hours over 4 days per week but also welcome applicants looking for full time hours.

We offer evening nursing appointments on a Tuesday and Wednesday and therefore the successful applicant will be required to work one night per week until 8.00pm. Full or part time hours to be negotiated. Flexible working arrangements, continuing education and development, a competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.

Experience

Essential

• RGN NMC Registered Other Post Registration Qualifications &Training
• Minimum two years post qualifying experience
• Minimum one year working in General Practice
• Good interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Ability to support patients to change lifestyles
• Treatment room skills including wound care
• Chronic disease management including respiratory
• Good Team working
• Uses initiative
• Knowledge of current General Practice environment
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues in Primary Care
• Knowledge of Health Promotion strategies

Desirable

• Experience of working in multidisciplinary team
• Experience of managing QOF
• Experience of undertaking audits
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Knowledge of TPP SystmOne Clinical System
• Knowledge of Ardens templates
• Ability to implement learning in practice and inform others

Contact Lead Practice Nurse, Isabel Hayward, isabel.hayward@nhs.net