Job summary
We require a Practice Nurse to join our friendly, hardworking & capable Nursing team who provide patient care to our patient population.
Priory Medical Centre is a well-established Warwick GP Partnership with a list size of approximately 19,500 patients and one branch surgery. We have 6 GP Partners and a full complement of additional staff including Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants and administrative support. We are a recognised training practice for GP Registrars.
In June 2021, the practice moved into a brand new purpose built surgery designed with patient care in mind. The new building is a modern, energy efficient & fit for purpose building that enables the practice to provide better services to our patients.
The new facilities act as the main surgery, with a branch surgery still available to patients on Woodloes Park at the following address: 1 Brese Avenue, Woodloes Park, Warwick, CV34 5TS.
We are a teaching practice with a regular allocation of trainees. We also demonstrate strong performance in QOF, IIF, CQC reports and have a good dashboard and funnel chart measures within our ICB area. We are also a forward thinking practice and like to develop and move forward.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
1. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
2. Undertake Cytology
3. Wound care / ulcer care / Doppler
4. Undertake Travel Clinics and offer travel advice to patients
5. Complete Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
6. Conduct routine immunisations/childhood immunisations clinics
7. Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
8. Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
9. Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception
10. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
11. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate
12. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
13. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
14. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
15. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
16. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
About us
Priory Medical Centre is a well-established Warwick GP Partnership with a list size of approximately 19,500 patients and one branch surgery. We have 6 GP Partners and a full complement of additional staff including Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants and administrative support. We are a recognised training practice for GP Registrars.
In June 2021, the practice moved into a brand new purpose built surgery designed with patient care in mind. The new building is a modern, energy efficient & fit for purpose building that enables the practice to provide better services to our patients.
Our Vision
To provide accessible and cohesive patient centred care in a supportive town centre environment that continually strives to improve
Date posted: 08 April 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: A2875-25-0004
Job locations: Priory Medical Centre, Priory Road, Warwick, CV34 4NA
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