Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a practice nurse to join our friendly team of forward thinking General Practice Staff.
The candidate MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF GENERAL PRACTICE
Nurse looking for an improvement in their salary and at earlier stages of training are welcome to apply
Completed training in vaccinations and cervical smears is essential with additional skills in chronic disease management an advantage.
Diabetes enhanced management and travel vaccinations would also be advantageous.
We are a high performing practice with high QOF achievement and rated CQC Good in all areas. The role allows part time working and has some flexibility in the hours worked and will allow the candidate to maintain an effective work life balance.
Hours can be discussed but we are aiming for around 24 hours per week or over although this can be increased or decreased by mutual agreement /discussion
SALARY Competitive and open to negotiation plus pension and range from £25 to £30 per hour plus pension depending on experience
PLEASE NOTE THE ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY IF A SUITABLE APPLICANT IS APPOINTED PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a practice nurse within a practice with experience of General Practice and in particular able to undertake Immunisations and Smears with other standard duties of a practice nurse from day one.
About us
We are a rapidly expanded expanding practice but still smaller than many. This allows a supportive friendly, team based atmosphere and an opportunity for the right candidate to combine an interesting professional career with their own outside interests while maintaining a good work life balance. Continuing professional development will be supported. The hours are flexible with an obvious need to meet the needs of the practice and patients. The job is for the main practice nurse on site although can be shared if needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The position advertised will involve undertaking all the standard duties of a practice nurse. Training can be arranged .This includes cervical smears ,immunisations both adult/child and travel and chronic disease management amongst other standard duties. The exact details can be tailored to some extent to the candidate although ability to undertake smears and immunisations is helpful
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Nurse
2. Membership of Professional body
Desirable
3. post registration working in a general practice and looking for advancement or an improved salary.
Experience
Essential
4. Desire to be working and improving in a general practice
Desirable
5. Knowledge of Long term conditions and advanced practice nurse duties.