General Practice Nurse

Job summary
General Practice Nurse, Portland Medical Practice, Aldridge. Hours: Part time, 12 hours approximately. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience. Join Our Friendly and Supportive Team. Portland Medical Practice is a well-established, patient-focused GP practice in the heart of Aldridge. We are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic, and compassionate General Practice Nurse to join our friendly multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse with previous experience working in General Practice who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and enjoys working autonomously while being part of a supportive clinical team.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive range of nursing services to our patient population and play a key role in the ongoing delivery of chronic disease management and preventative healthcare.

About us
We Offer: A welcoming and supportive team environment. Opportunities for continuing professional development. Competitive salary based on experience. NHS Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free onsite parking.

Job responsibilities

• Chronic disease management, including respiratory conditions (asthma and COPD), diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
• Respiratory reviews, inhaler technique assessments and patient education.
• Cervical cytology (desirable).
• Contraception/HRT reviews.
• Immunisations and vaccinations.
• Wound care and dressings.
• General Practice Nurse treatment room duties.
• Ear irrigation (where trained).
• Venepuncture and ECGs.
• Spirometry (If trained)
• Lifestyle advice and health promotion.
• Infection prevention and control responsibilities.
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and QOF achievement.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Has worked in General Practice.
• Chronic disease management experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great team player.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Proficient in General Practice Nurse treatment room duties.

Desirable

• Chronic disease diplomas or relevant specialist qualifications.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
• Experience supporting HCAs or junior staff.
• Spirometry ARTP registered.

Qualifications
Essential

• Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Has previous experience working within General Practice (essential).
• Has experience managing long-term conditions, particularly respiratory disease (essential).
• Is confident managing patients independently within agreed protocols.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is organised, adaptable and able to prioritise workload effectively.
• Demonstrates a compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is committed to continual professional development.

Desirable

• Chronic disease diplomas or relevant specialist qualifications.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
• Experience supporting HCAs or junior staff.
• Spirometry ARTP registered.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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

For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse: Laura Husselbee, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com.

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