Experienced Practice Nurse

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Practice Nurse to join our established practice team on a 6 month fixed term contract. .

We would be looking for you to work between 15 - 20 hours possibly over 2 days.

The successful candidate is motivated and committed to providing high quality care, working collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of our patients.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and have the necessary qualifications, we would loveto hear from you.

Your duties will include:

Running nurse-led clinics

Chronic disease management (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, health promotion and lifestyle advice,Cervical screening, Immunisations and vaccinations, Contraceptive services - Depo, Supporting QOF and Primary Care Standards priorities, Maintaining accurate clinical records, Infection prevention and control

Please note this is list is not exhaustive.

Located in the heart of Wigan town centre, The Dicconson Group Practice is a well-established GP Surgery serving a diverse patient population of approximately 9650 people.

You will be joining a welcoming and experienced clinical team at the Practice.

This is headed up by 4 supportive GP Partners. We have a dedicated team of 3 salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Clinicians, 3 Practice Nurses, a Nurse Associate and our Healthcare Associate.

They are supported by our fantastic non-clinical team.,including our friendly reception team, 2 dedicated secretaries and Data Quality Lead as well as our management Team of 3.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative supportive environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute tothe ongoing development of the Practice.

We provide a place of work with a healthy work/life balance.

The main duties of your job will include.

Running nurse-led clinics, Chronic disease management (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, health promotion and lifestyle advice, Cervical screening, Immunisations and vaccinations, Contraceptive services - Depo, Supporting QOF and PCS priorities, Maintaining accurate clinical records, Infection prevention and control

You will work to Patient Group Directions, agreed protocols, within an evidence base and within definedcompetencies.

The Practice Nurse will assess patients and plan, implement and review treatment programmes.

Please note this is list is not exhaustive.

• - Qualified RGN/RN/ NMC Registered
• - Applicants must have current UK professional registration
• - Experience of proactive working in a GP surgery setting
• -Proficiency in developing and implementing care plans for patients
• -Strong patient care skills with a focus on empathy and compassion
• - Good Interpersonal Skills
• - Good Team Player but also able to work autonomously
• - Computer literate with EMIS
• - Motivated, adaptable and enthusiastic
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

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.