Job summary Cardinal Medical Practice has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking Practice Nurse to join our team. Main duties of the job Cardinal Medical Practice operates across 3 sites, Chesterfield Drive, Deben Road and Norwich Road. Our Practice Nurses predominantly operate out of Norwich Road and Chesterfield Drive. This role is offered on a full or part time basis. About us Cardinal Medical Practice is a busy practice located on the outskirts of Ipswich Town Centre with a practice population of approximately 30,000 patients. Cardinal was formed from a merger of Chesterfield Drive, Deben Road and Norwich Road surgeries and as a result, we are now one of the biggest medical practices in Suffolk. The practice has a team of 4 GP Partners, Salaried GP's, GP Registrars, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Physicians Associate, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Care Co-ordinators and additional healthcare associates. The team is supported by Management and a large administrative team. The practice operates using the SystmOne Clinical programme and AskmyGP and has a history of high QOF achievement. Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, so we are happy to discuss and requirements for the role. If you would like any further information about the role, please contact Andrew Preston, General Manager in the first instance - andrew.preston3nhs.net Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A0397-24-0006 Job locations Deben Road Surgery 2 Deben Road Ipswich IP1 5EN Doctors Surgery 199 Norwich Road Ipswich IP1 4BX The Chesterfield Drive Surgery 29 Chesterfield Drive Ipswich IP1 6DW Job description Job responsibilities Provides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor. To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including: Immunisations Adult, Childhood and Baby Cervical smears Contraception advice and pill checks Dressings / Treatment Room care Knowledge and capabilities to manage Chronic disease and Long Term Conditions To work to practice protocols and guidelines. Provide general and specific nursing care in a Primary Care setting. Provide health assessment and screening to the practice population within agreed protocols. Provide health promotion to the practice population. Advise and treat patients with minor ailments. Provide nursing treatments to patients working to agreed protocols. Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients. Assist with the development of work policies and protocols within agreed guidelines to provide the optimum standards of care. Job description Job responsibilities Provides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor. To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including: Immunisations Adult, Childhood and Baby Cervical smears Contraception advice and pill checks Dressings / Treatment Room care Knowledge and capabilities to manage Chronic disease and Long Term Conditions To work to practice protocols and guidelines. Provide general and specific nursing care in a Primary Care setting. Provide health assessment and screening to the practice population within agreed protocols. Provide health promotion to the practice population. Advise and treat patients with minor ailments. Provide nursing treatments to patients working to agreed protocols. Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients. Assist with the development of work policies and protocols within agreed guidelines to provide the optimum standards of care. Person Specification Experience Essential Practice Nurse, District Nurse or Apprentice Nurse Associate experience. Desirable Primary Care Experience Person Specification Experience Essential Practice Nurse, District Nurse or Apprentice Nurse Associate experience. Desirable Primary Care Experience 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 Cardinal Medical Practice Address Deben Road Surgery 2 Deben Road Ipswich IP1 5EN Employer's website https://www.cardinalmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)