Practice Nurse

Central Medical Centre

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Job summary

Central Medical Centre is a well established General Practice based in Morden Surrey providing care to over 9500 patients in the local community.

The practice is situated close to Morden town centre, which has good public transport links.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join as part of a multidisciplinary team to support our clinicians and patients

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced practice nurse to work in conjunction with our existing nursing team which comprises of a Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse and Health Care Assistants (HCAs). Responsibilities will be for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as Cervical smears, Baby & adult General immunisations, dressing and wound care, health promotion, travel vaccinations, infection prevention and control.

About us

The practice is based over 3 floors and provides full DDA access to the ground floor. Our Surgery employs a team of approximately 35 staff and has links with other local practices and healthcare providers.

We are forward thinking and constantly striving to provide and offer a high level of care to our patients.

We are an accredited training practice and our team work closely together to support each other in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Date posted

11 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3131-24-0001

Job locations

Central Medical Centre

42-46 Central Road

Morden

Surrey

SM4 5RT


Job description

Job responsibilities

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:

a. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes

b. To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence.

c. To provide dressings and wound care to patients

d. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

e. To administer vaccinations (Baby / Child / Adult)

f. To provide travel medicine services (desirable)

g. To undertake Cervical Cytology Screening

h. Contraception and family planning (desirable)

i.To chaperone patients where necessary

J. To assist GPs with procedures when required

K. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

L. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Job description

Job responsibilities

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:

a. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes

b. To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence.

c. To provide dressings and wound care to patients

d. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

e. To administer vaccinations (Baby / Child / Adult)

f. To provide travel medicine services (desirable)

g. To undertake Cervical Cytology Screening

h. Contraception and family planning (desirable)

i.To chaperone patients where necessary

J. To assist GPs with procedures when required

K. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

L. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Registered Nurse
  • Membership of professional body

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a practice nurse
  • Excellent communication skills (written & oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Desirable

  • Experience of chronic disease management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Registered Nurse
  • Membership of professional body

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a practice nurse
  • Excellent communication skills (written & oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Desirable

  • Experience of chronic disease management

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

Central Medical Centre

Address

Central Medical Centre

42-46 Central Road

Morden

Surrey

SM4 5RT


Employer's website

https://www.centralmedicalcentre-morden.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central Medical Centre

Address

Central Medical Centre

42-46 Central Road

Morden

Surrey

SM4 5RT


Employer's website

https://www.centralmedicalcentre-morden.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Alison Kirk

alison.kirk@nhs.net

02086489126

Date posted

11 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3131-24-0001

Job locations

Central Medical Centre

42-46 Central Road

Morden

Surrey

SM4 5RT


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