Practice Nurse

Job title: Practice Nurse
Location: Balderton Primary Care Medical Practice
Salary: Up to £48,000 Depending on Experience
Hours: Part-time (27.5 hours)

Key Responsibilities:
As a valued member of the team, your key duties will include:

• Assisting the registered manager with duties related to CQC outcomes, ensuring that compliance is maintained.
• Working collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring practice policies and procedures are followed.
• Providing care for the presenting patient, treatment, chronic disease management and evaluation of care.
• Providing a wide range of nursing services to patients, including chronic disease management, health screenings, and immunizations.
• Conducting health assessments and screenings, including blood pressure checks, vaccinations, and general health checks.
• Supporting patients with long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD) and assist in the creation of care plans.
• Administering vaccinations, travel health advice, and general health education.
• Performing routine treatments, such as dressings, injections, and minor wound care.
• Supporting with the management of health promotion and disease prevention within the practice.
• Taking patient histories, carrying out clinical assessments, and offering advice on lifestyle changes and disease prevention.