Experienced Practice Nurse

Experienced GP Practice Nurse We are replacing an experienced nurse who has retired so our skills gap means we really need someone already trained and accredited to do the following duties:

Essential

Long-term condition management

run clinics and monitor patients with asthma, diabetes, COPD, CVD etc including reviewing patients, identifying poor control and liaising with GP colleagues to optimise health and medication, providing lifestyle advice and referral to community and other clinics if needed (spirometry, weight management etc)

Womens and Sexual Health

perform cervical cytology screening, provide family planning advice and pill checks Full range of vaccinations and immunisations including childrens routine schedule, adult vaccinations including seasonal and catch up programmes Diagnostic Tests including venepuncture, performing ECGs, BP and urinalysis Travel Health advice and vaccinations (we are not a yellow fever centre) Ad hoc injections including administration of Hydroxocobalamin, Zoladex, Prostap (experience administering Inclisiran would be useful but not essential in-house training can be given) Understanding of the clinical targets required in primary care for QOF and local enhanced services is essential to maximise patient outcomes and practice achievement Good understanding of infection prevention and control processes and best practice

Desirable

Womens Health

experience fitting implants and pessaries would be useful though not essential Prescribing experience would be useful though not essential We would consider applications from applicants with leadership experience who wish to continue to develop their skills in this area

Requirements and Qualifications

Valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and full nurse qualification. Primary Care nursing experience Strong clinical assessment and communication skills Good team working skills You must have full UK working eligibility Offer subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check