Practice Nurse

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Practice Nurse - Primary Care

The Role
Primary care nursing is about more than treatment - its about prevention, education, long-term condition management and helping patients achieve better health outcomes.
At IC24, were looking for a Practice Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise across a broad range of nursing services while supporting patients at every stage of their healthcare journey.
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, you will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education and clinical advice to patients.

You will work within practice protocols, policies and patient group directions, delivering care independently and alongside GPs, nursing colleagues and the wider healthcare team.
This role is ideal for an experienced Practice Nurse with expertise in chronic disease management, cervical screening, wound care, health promotion and preventative healthcare.

What you'll focus on
? Delivering exceptional patient care
Youll provide high-quality nursing assessment, treatment and health education services, ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively and in line with best practice guidelines.
? Managing long-term conditions
Youll support patients with chronic diseases including asthma, diabetes and cardiovascular conditions, undertaking reviews, monitoring treatment effectiveness, identifying abnormalities and developing individualised management plans.
? Promoting health and wellbeing
Youll undertake health screening, NHS Health Checks, risk assessments and health promotion activities, helping patients identify and manage potential health concerns through education and preventative care.
? Providing specialist nursing interventions
Youll deliver cervical screening, wound care, immunisations, travel health services, ear care, phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring and smoking cessation reviews.
? Managing clinical risk
Youll identify significant abnormalities, recognise safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate referrals are made for vulnerable adults, children and patients requiring additional support.
? Supporting quality and service delivery
Youll ensure investigations required for QOF and Enhanced Services are completed and accurately coded, contributing to high-quality clinical outcomes and service performance.
? Leading and supporting colleagues
Youll provide support and guidance to Healthcare Assistants and General Practice Assistants, contributing to supervision, workforce development and continuous improvement across the nursing team.
What matters in this role
We're not looking for one type of nurse - but there are some things that matter.
Youre likely someone who:
Holds a current NMC Nursing qualification and registration
Has previous nursing experience, ideally within a general practice setting
Has experience in chronic disease management, including asthma and diabetes
Is confident undertaking cervical screening, wound care and health assessments
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Understands the importance of confidentiality and information governance
Has a patient-centred, holistic approach to care
Is confident, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement
Who are we?
We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services.

IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services.
IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP-led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.
Location
Hastings - Station Plaza
Hours Available
Part time  16 hours per week
What's in it for you?
Annual Salary of £46,066.59 pro rata
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service
Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay)
Inclusive wellbeing benefits
Employee Assistance Programme including free…