Practice Nurse

Within the role of the Practice Nurse, the post holder will deliver evidence-based care within their professional competence and manage the care of patients with long term health conditions in addition to providing all aspects of nursing duties including wound care, vaccination, cervical cytology screening and health promotion. The post holder will also support and supervise Nursing Associates and Health Care Assistants. Specialist interest and experience is preferable in at least one of the following areas:

• Child immunisations
• Cervical screening
• Respiratory
• Diabetes
• Family planning
  
  A willingness to train in the identified areas is essential for the right candidate if no previous experience.
A basic knowledge of computers is essential. Previous use of SystmOne would be an advantage however full training will be given. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this position.

We are a large practice based over 2 sites in the market town of Daventry and surrounding villages, with a patient population of roughly 22,500 patients. We are a professional and supportive team of GPs, GP Registrars, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners, Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, Nursing Associates and Health Care Assistants. In addition to a growing MDT team and a dedicated Patient Support and Medical Secretarial team.

This is a permanent position with up to full time hours available; working up to 8 hours per day between 8am-8pm Mon-Fri Pay range: £17.27-£20.53 per hour for non-prescriber depending on experience