Practice Nurse

We are looking for a Practice Nurse who will provide care and demonstrate a safe and high professional standard of nursing care for patients within general practice. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and should have the ability to prioritise, be flexible and responsive to patient needs. The support and delivery of practice policies and procedures is essential., As a Practice Nurse, you will assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Such tasks may include:

Removal of sutures

Urinalysis

ECGs

Cervical screening

Peak flow readings

Venepuncture

Blood pressure measurements

Routine immunisations and vaccinations including adults, children/babies, travel and seasonal flu.

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Administering swabs including MRSA swabs

Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

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

Working independently of other clinical staff

Caring for a patient with a long term condition.

Other tasks including:

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs

Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required

We are a large rural practice with over 35,000 patients. As a single-practice Primary Care Network, we have a wonderful opportunity to transform care for our patients. We operate from 7 locations across Holderness and you must also be willing to travel between sites as necessary. Our hard-working and dedicated team includes 23 GPs, an extensive multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals and a great patient services and administration team.

We offer a welcoming practice environment, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and access to the NHS pension scheme, £14.05 to £21.36 an hour In line with Holderness Health Pay Policy