Whetstone Medical Centre

Practice Nurse (12 month maternity cover)

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Job summary

We are looking for a part-time nurse for a 12 month, fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care, including administering medications, performing medical screenings, providing health education, and responding to patient inquiries.

Our Practice Nurse must be able to work independently and in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and be knowledgeable about the latest medical treatments and technologies.

Main duties of the job

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Adult & Children Immunisations
  • Anti-Coagulation Monitoring
  • Performing ECGs
  • Cervical Screening
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Contraception and Pill Checks (Depo Injections etc)
  • New Patient Medicals
  • ECG's
  • Wound Care and dressings
  • Hypertension Monitoring
  • Diabetic Reviews
  • Assisting with Minor Surgery
  • Home visits

About us

Friendly practice with a population base of around 8,500 patients. The practice consists of 3 partners, 3 salaried GP's, a team of ANP's, a nursing team, reception and an admin & data management team.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 days

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0043-23-0002

Job locations

44 Whetstone Lane

Birkenhead

Merseyside

CH41 2TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Whetstone Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly, forward-thinking team. We are looking for someone to carry out smears/immunisations/ chronic disease management and other practice nurse duties. We are flexible on days and hours to be worked.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Whetstone Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly, forward-thinking team. We are looking for someone to carry out smears/immunisations/ chronic disease management and other practice nurse duties. We are flexible on days and hours to be worked.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration

Skills

Essential

  • Driving Licence
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration

Skills

Essential

  • Driving Licence

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

Whetstone Medical Centre

Address

44 Whetstone Lane

Birkenhead

Merseyside

CH41 2TF


Employer's website

https://www.whetstonemc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Whetstone Medical Centre

Address

44 Whetstone Lane

Birkenhead

Merseyside

CH41 2TF


Employer's website

https://www.whetstonemc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Christopher Chow

christopherchow@nhs.net

01516479613

Details

Date posted

14 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 days

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0043-23-0002

Job locations

44 Whetstone Lane

Birkenhead

Merseyside

CH41 2TF


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