Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced 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. The position advertised will involve undertaking all the standard duties of a practice nurse. This includes as above cervical smears ,immunisations both adult/child and travel and chronic disease management amongst other standard duties. 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. Overview of your organisation 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. Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse Membership of Professional body Desirable criteria post registration working in a general practice and looking for advancement or an improved salary. Experience & Essential criteria Desire to be working and improving in a general practice Desirable criteria Knowledge of Long term conditions and advanced practice nurse duties. Holiday & Sick Leave 5 weeks plus bank holidays and statutory sick leave 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 Based at; Walnut Medical Centre 110 Walnut Street Leicester Leicestershire LE2 7LE ADZN1_UKTJ