Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our
friendly team at Wembury Surgery.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a colleague with excellent interpersonal and clinical
skills with experience working in a GP Practice. Competence in chronic disease
management is preferred (particularly asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertension)
along with standard nursing duties such as immunisations, cervical screening,
dressings, phlebotomy etc.
About us
Our four GPs and healthcare team provide comprehensive, high quality,
patient centred care to a semi-rural community of 2,800 patients on the
outskirts of Plymouth.
High patient satisfaction scores
CQC inspected - Good in all domains
Medical student / GP training practice
Proactive membership of Mewstone Primary Care Network (includes a
nursing mentor)
Consistently high achieving QOF / Enhanced Services
Experienced and supportive clinical and administrative teams
Low staff turnover
Dispensing practice with proficient dispensing team
Wider practice team of pharmacists, physiotherapists, social prescriber,
health and wellbeing coach, counsellor and mental health practitioner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve:
- Chronic disease management (Diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
- Cervical cytology / health promotion
- Wound dressings and infection prevention and control
- Vaccinations / child immunisations
- Phlebotomy and injections
- Management of the treatment room, stock and emergency equipment
Full job responsibilities can be provided upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve:
- Chronic disease management (Diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
- Cervical cytology / health promotion
- Wound dressings and infection prevention and control
- Vaccinations / child immunisations
- Phlebotomy and injections
- Management of the treatment room, stock and emergency equipment
Full job responsibilities can be provided upon request.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent UK NMC Registered nurse
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Chronic disease management (Diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
- Cervical cytology / health promotion
- Wound dressings and infection prevention and control
- Vaccinations / child immunisations
- Phlebotomy and injections
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent UK NMC Registered nurse
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Chronic disease management (Diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
- Cervical cytology / health promotion
- Wound dressings and infection prevention and control
- Vaccinations / child immunisations
- Phlebotomy and injections
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).
