Practice Nurse

Stopsley Village Practice is seeking a friendly, caring and compassionate practice nurse to join a busy, forward thinking & supportive general practice team. The role can be Permanent / Temporary - Full time / part time hours, working days and times are negotiable

This position provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, close collaboration within a dedicated team, and a welcoming environment committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

The successful candidate will be experienced in treating a diverse range of patients in a primary care setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a comprehensive range of nursing services, including wound management, venepuncture, ECG recording, and cervical cytology.
• Administer routine and seasonal vaccinations, including childhood immunisations, travel vaccines, influenza, and COVID-19 programmes.
• Provide assessment, monitoring, and management of patients with long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Promote health and wellbeing through health education, lifestyle advice, and new patient health assessments.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with practice policies and professional standards.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development activities.
• Act as the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead, ensuring compliance with current guidance, monitoring standards, delivering staff training, and supporting the implementation of infection control policies and procedures.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, mental health needs, and community-based care requirements, ensuring patients receive coordinated and holistic support.

Person Specifications:

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Competent IT skills, including experience using clinical systems and maintaining accurate electronic patient records.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organisational, and patient-centred care skills.

Desirable

• Experience in the management of long-term conditions, including asthma, COPD, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Experience or willingness to undertake the role of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead.

Experience:

GP surgery: 1 year (preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £18.00-£26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

• NMC (required)

Work Location: In person