Job summary
The Aberfeldy Practice is a highly reputable practice based in Poplar, Tower Hamlets. We are looking to employ an experienced Practice Nurse with at least 2 years of experience in General Practice. This is a permanent position and is available on a part-time basis (3-4 days a week, 25 - 30 hours approx).
Informal visits are welcome. Please contact the Practice Manager to organise a visit or a conversation over the phone.
Main duties of the job
- General routine checks
- Cervical Screening
- Routine childhood and adult vaccination
- Long-term conditions checks including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, Asthma etc.
- Wound management / Dressing
- Phlebotomy
- Travel Health
- General contraception and sexual health
About us
The Aberfeldy Practice has been serving the community for over 20 years, currently providing care to more than 13,000 patients. Our diverse clinical team includes 12 General Practitioners, 3 Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, 1 Phlebotomist, and a range of allied healthcare professionals such as a Pharmacist, Physician Associate, and First Contact Physiotherapist. We operate from a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility located in the heart of Tower Hamlets. We are a high QOF achieving practice and with a good CQC rating. As a training practice, we are committed to fostering a strong culture of learning and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist the current nursing team with annual health checks such as diabetes, hypertension, NHS health checks, ECGs
- carry out a full range of tasks appropriate to the grade of the Nursing post
- Where requested, assist GPs in the provision of clinical services
-together with nursing colleagues, ensure that there are a range of disease management clinics appropriate to the current needs of the patient population and the requirements of the practice
- Participate in practice meeting
- be committed to participation in training and education (inc clinical supervision)
- participate in practice procedures for performance review and appraisal
- ensure that all duties are undertaken with due regard for patient confidentiality
The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties, but an overview of the post holders principal areas of responsibility within the practice. Duties will change in line with developments within the NHS and more particularly within this General Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist the current nursing team with annual health checks such as diabetes, hypertension, NHS health checks, ECGs
- carry out a full range of tasks appropriate to the grade of the Nursing post
- Where requested, assist GPs in the provision of clinical services
-together with nursing colleagues, ensure that there are a range of disease management clinics appropriate to the current needs of the patient population and the requirements of the practice
- Participate in practice meeting
- be committed to participation in training and education (inc clinical supervision)
- participate in practice procedures for performance review and appraisal
- ensure that all duties are undertaken with due regard for patient confidentiality
The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties, but an overview of the post holders principal areas of responsibility within the practice. Duties will change in line with developments within the NHS and more particularly within this General Practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration with NMC.
- Experience in General Practice
- 2 years minimum experience as a Practice Nurse
- Familiar with Emis Web
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Travel immunisations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration with NMC.
- Experience in General Practice
- 2 years minimum experience as a Practice Nurse
- Familiar with Emis Web
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Travel immunisations
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).
