PRACTICE NURSE

Job responsibilities

A vacancy has arisen for an experienced practice nurse to join our friendly team in an innovative and friendly Smethwick practice.

Main duties of the job

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

Cytology

Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler

Removal of Sutures

New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis

Travel Clinic

ECGs

Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry

Venepuncture

Hypertension Management

Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Interest in Contraception.

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Other tasks will include

Maintaining and cleaning equipment

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Benefits:

• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NMC (required)

Work Location: In person

Experience

Essential

• A vacancy has arisen for an experienced practice nurse to join our friendly team in an innovative and friendly Smethwick practice.
• Main duties of the job
• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
• Cytology
• Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
• Removal of Sutures
• New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
• Travel Clinic
• ECGs
• Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
• Venepuncture
• Hypertension Management
• Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Interest in Contraception.
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
• Other tasks will include
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
• Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
• Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
• At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
• On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
• Benefits:
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Experience:
• Nursing: 1 year (required)
• Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NMC (required)
• Work Location: In person

Desirable

• A vacancy has arisen for an experienced practice nurse to join our friendly team in an innovative and friendly Smethwick practice.
• Main duties of the job
• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
• Cytology
• Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
• Removal of Sutures
• New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
• Travel Clinic
• ECGs
• Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
• Venepuncture
• Hypertension Management
• Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Interest in Contraception.
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
• Other tasks will include
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
• Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
• Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
• At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
• On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
• Benefits:
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Experience:
• Nursing: 1 year (required)
• Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NMC (required)
• Work Location: In person

Qualifications

Essential

• A vacancy has arisen for an experienced practice nurse to join our friendly team in an innovative and friendly Smethwick practice.
• Main duties of the job
• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
• Cytology
• Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
• Removal of Sutures
• New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
• Travel Clinic
• ECGs
• Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
• Venepuncture
• Hypertension Management
• Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Interest in Contraception.
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
• Other tasks will include
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
• Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
• Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
• At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
• On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
• Benefits:
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Experience:
• Nursing: 1 year (required)
• Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NMC (required)
• Work Location: In person

Desirable

• A vacancy has arisen for an experienced practice nurse to join our friendly team in an innovative and friendly Smethwick practice.
• Main duties of the job
• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
• Cytology
• Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
• Removal of Sutures
• New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
• Travel Clinic
• ECGs
• Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
• Venepuncture
• Hypertension Management
• Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Interest in Contraception.
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
• Other tasks will include
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
• Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
• Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
• At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
• On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
• Benefits:
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Experience:
• Nursing: 1 year (required)
• Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NMC (required)
• Work Location: In person

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).