Job summary Bethesda Medical Centre, Cliftonville Bethesda Medical Centre is looking for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly team of 12 GPs, 3 Nurses, 2 Nursing Associates and 4 HCAs, and a Phlebotomist. Hours are negotiable. We are a large dynamic training Surgery with over 19,100 patients offering high standards of clinical care and beautiful sea views. Main duties of the job Main Duties include: Giving Immunisations as per the national schedule Wound Management including Dressings, leg ulcers and suture removal Cervical Cytology (training given if needed ) Undertaking Chronic Disease Management (training given if needed ) Diabetes Diploma (training given if needed ) Giving Family Planning advice Performing Ear Irrigation Liasing with the multi-disciplinary team Record Data on Patient computerised clinical record (EMIS Web) Ongoing support/mentorship to Nursing Associates/HCA's/trainees Undertaking any other duties and training which may be assigned to the Practice Nurse by the Senior Practice Nurse About us Bethesda Medical Centre is a large purpose built surgery based on the cliff top in Cliftonville, Kent with a list size of 19,100 patients. We have a large multidisciplinary team and provide the East Kent Headache Service and an Ophthalmology Service to patients across the area. Our practice team consists of 12 doctors (4 partners and 8 salaried GPs), an Acute Care Team, a Nursing Team and admin & ancillary staff. We also have attached staff who are based at the practice or visit, and these include:- Mental Health Nurses, Counsellors and Physiotherapists. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number A0700-24-0015 Job locations Palm Bay Avenue Cliftonville Margate Kent CT9 3NR Palm Bay Avenue Cliftonville Margate Kent CT9 3NR Job description Job responsibilities Bethesda Medical Centre Job Description: Practice Nurse Accountable to: Senior Practice Nurse Terms of Reference: To assist the Senior Practice Nurse in providing the best nursing service and care to Practice patients within the surgery or community. Main Responsibilities: 1. Leg Ulcers, Wound Care and Suture Removal 2. Giving immunisations as per the national schedule 3. Undertaking Chronic Disease Management 4. Giving Family Planning Advice 5. Performing Ear Irrigation 6. Liaising within the multi-disciplinary team 7. Record Data on Patient Computerised Clinical Record (EMIS Web) 9. Undertaking any other duties and training which may be assigned to the Practice Nurse by the Senior Practice Nurse 10. On-going support /mentorship of HCAs/trainees Initial training to incorporate if not already in place: Cervical Cytology Screening Family Planning Chronic Disease Management Job description Job responsibilities Bethesda Medical Centre Job Description: Practice Nurse Accountable to: Senior Practice Nurse Terms of Reference: To assist the Senior Practice Nurse in providing the best nursing service and care to Practice patients within the surgery or community. Main Responsibilities: 1. Leg Ulcers, Wound Care and Suture Removal 2. Giving immunisations as per the national schedule 3. Undertaking Chronic Disease Management 4. Giving Family Planning Advice 5. Performing Ear Irrigation 6. Liaising within the multi-disciplinary team 7. Record Data on Patient Computerised Clinical Record (EMIS Web) 9. Undertaking any other duties and training which may be assigned to the Practice Nurse by the Senior Practice Nurse 10. On-going support /mentorship of HCAs/trainees Initial training to incorporate if not already in place: Cervical Cytology Screening Family Planning Chronic Disease Management Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing Degree and NMC Registration Desirable Previous Experience in Primary Care and a Diploma in Chronic Disease Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing Degree and NMC Registration Desirable Previous Experience in Primary Care and a Diploma in Chronic Disease 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bethesda Medical Centre Address Palm Bay Avenue Cliftonville Margate Kent CT9 3NR Employer's website https://www.Bethesdamc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)