Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive GP surgery team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and making a real difference to our local community.

The role will involve providing a range of general practice nursing services, including health checks, chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening and other clinical duties appropriate to your experience and training, managing the cold chain, ordering immunisations.

We are committed to supporting our staff and creating a positive, collaborative working environment where everyone feels valued. You will have the opportunity to work closely with GPs and the wider practice team, develop your skills and contribute to improving patient care.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, approachable and organised, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to providing safe, effective and compassionate care.

If you are an enthusiastic Practice Nurse looking for a supportive practice where your contribution is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Cervical screening qualification/training

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with a valid NMC registration.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Cervical screening qualification/training.

Desirable

• Practice Nurse/General Practice Nursing qualification or relevant experience.
• Training or qualification in travel health and travel vaccinations.
• Training in chronic disease management.
• Relevant clinical skills courses, such as diabetes, respiratory disease or hypertension management.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Health Centre Surgery

Address

The Halewood Centre

Roseheath Drive

Liverpool

L26 9UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thcsurgery.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Providing counselling and health education
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
• Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration, licence to practise; on the GP Register (CCT/MRCGP or equivalent). Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible) with no conditions that preclude independent practice.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Malvern Health Centre

Address

Malvern Health Centre Surgery

300 Pickersleigh Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 2GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://malverntown-pcn.co.uk/malvern-health-centre (Opens in a new tab)