Job summary We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients, including health assessments, immunisation, cytology, wound care, and other clinical duties. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and a strong commitment to providing quality healthcare services. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join a dynamic team of healthcare professionals. Experience in chronic disease management essential Responsibilities: Provide health education to patients and their families. Administer medications and treatments Maintain accurate patient records. Provide patient care in accordance with established standards and protocols. Salary will be dependent upon experience Main duties of the job If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. About us Aspiro healthcare is a dynamic and forward thinking Partnership based across Northamptonshire and Derbyshire serving a population of 55,000 patients across 8 sites. We have a rare opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our team We have 5 sites in Northamptonshire including Corby, Wollaston and Bozeat. All sites are training practices and the entire team shares the educational ethos whilst looking after our medical students, FY2 and GP registrars In Northamptonshire we currently offer services to non-registered patients such as vasectomy, enhanced minor surgery, community wax clinic and provide medical support to two private mental health unit and Specialist Care Centre. Date posted 16 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A1633-24-0011 Job locations Studfall Medical Centre 1 Studfall Court Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1QP Job description Job responsibilities General nursing services, cervical cytology, health screening, injections, travel health, child immunisations and adult vaccination and immunisation programmes. Develop or already be experienced in specialist nursing skills in providing additional care for long-term conditions and diseases such as asthma/COPD care, diabetes, cancer care reviews etc Deliver care according to current guidelines including the NMC, National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines, Chief Medical Officer guidance and evidence-based care. Ensure that the clinical working environment is organised, safe and efficient - as a minimum, to meet CQC requirements. Support the Practice to achieve its requirements within the QOF framework, enhanced services, targets and other policies and protocols. Continue to develop other clinical competencies as agreed with the Practice. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating. Represent the Practice in a positive, professional and caring manner. Continued Learning and development Job description Job responsibilities General nursing services, cervical cytology, health screening, injections, travel health, child immunisations and adult vaccination and immunisation programmes. Develop or already be experienced in specialist nursing skills in providing additional care for long-term conditions and diseases such as asthma/COPD care, diabetes, cancer care reviews etc Deliver care according to current guidelines including the NMC, National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines, Chief Medical Officer guidance and evidence-based care. Ensure that the clinical working environment is organised, safe and efficient - as a minimum, to meet CQC requirements. Support the Practice to achieve its requirements within the QOF framework, enhanced services, targets and other policies and protocols. Continue to develop other clinical competencies as agreed with the Practice. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating. Represent the Practice in a positive, professional and caring manner. Continued Learning and development Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered nurse, Child/Adult immunisation trained, Cytology sample taker, Complex wound dressing, GP surgery experience. Desirable Chronic disease management, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Spirometry. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered nurse, Child/Adult immunisation trained, Cytology sample taker, Complex wound dressing, GP surgery experience. Desirable Chronic disease management, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Spirometry. 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 Aspiro Healthcare Address Studfall Medical Centre 1 Studfall Court Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1QP Employer's website https://www.woodsendmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)