Practice Nurse

Job summary

Abbottswood Medical Centre has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice nurse to join our team on a part time basis for 20 hours a week, both hours and days are negotiable.

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking health assessments, administering medication and treatments, and performing diagnostic tests.
• General health and well-being promotion as well as creating individual, person-centred plans for patients with, or at risk of, a long term condition.
• Managing and treating long-term conditions, in line with national and local policies and the practice needs.
• Reviewing medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice as well as national and practice protocols; working with patients to support their adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Prioritising health problems and intervening appropriately, to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Supporting and managing the health needs of women presenting for sexual health and contraception, and cervical cytology consultations.
• Implementing, and participating in, vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including patients travelling abroad.
• Hypertension review and management.
• Running asthma, COPD and diabetes clinics and reviews.
• New patient and health checks.

About us

Joining Abbotswood Medical Centre offers a unique opportunity to work in a small, supportive, and friendly practice where you can make a real impact on patient care. As a single-handed GP practice, we provide a close-knit environment where teamwork and collaboration are highly valued.

Key benefits include:

• Supportive Work Environment Enjoy working with a friendly team that values professional growth and well-being.
• NHS Pension Scheme Secure your future with one of the best pension schemes available.
• Private Parking Convenient on-site parking, making your commute stress-free.
• Part of North Watford PCN Benefit from the wider network support, resources, and opportunities for career development.

If you're looking for a role in a welcoming practice where your contributions are truly valued, Abbotswood Medical Centre is the perfect place for you!