Experienced Practice Nurse

Job Summary

Wootton Vale Healthy Living Centre are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled practice nurse to join our friendly and forward thinking primary care team. This position is offered on a full time or part time basis with flexible working options available.

We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about providing high quality patient care, enjoys working collaboratively, and has strong experience in long term condition (LTC) management.

As a key member of our clinical team, you will deliver a wide range of nursing services and support patients in managing chronic health conditions. We are particularly interested in someone who can take a proactive, holistic approach to patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Management and review of patients with long term conditions (e.g., diabetes, CVD, hypertension, asthma and COPD)
• Supporting long term condition clinics and QOF related work
• Providing high quality general practice nursing services such as immunisations, wound care, cervical screening, health checks and lifestyle advice
• Working autonomously while contributing to the wider multidisciplinary team
• Supporting practice initiatives to improve patient outcomes and access
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues including HCAs and Nurse Associates

Qualifications

• Essential: A relevant nursing degree.
• Essential: Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
• Desirable: Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300) qualification.

Experience

• Essential: An experienced practice nurse working in a GP or primary care setting.
• Essential: Skilled in long term condition management with confidence running LTC clinics, preferably diabetes and cardiovascular.
• Essential: Knowledgeable in relevant clinical guidelines and best practice.
• Essential: A great communicator with a compassionate, patient centred approach.
• Essential: Organised, proactive and able to work both independently and within a team.
• Desirable: Competence in managing and prescribing for LTCs.
• Desirable: Experience using GP clinical systems such as EMIS/SystmOne (if applicable).

Benefits

• A supportive, inclusive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and funded training.
• Flexible working options to support work life balance.
• Competitive salary and NHS pension.
• A practice that values innovation, collaboration and wellbeing.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Primary Care Careers

Fields Road
Wootton
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 9JJ

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