Practice Nurse - #1769977

NHS


Date: 1 day ago
City: Leeds
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our multidisciplinary nursing team, which includes GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and Physiotherapists



Main duties of the job



Proficiency in chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, contraceptive reviews, wound care including compression, and other general treatment room duties



Support and oversee junior nursing team members, ensuring high-quality care



Oversee infection control standards and cold chain compliance



Work within NMC Code of Conduct and practice standards



Manage recall systems for chronic diseases, screening, immunisations, and other areas



Implement management of chronic diseases and support evidence-based guidelines



Promote integrated services within Primary Care and multidisciplinary working



Ensure CQC compliance and maintain audit cycles



Job Responsibilities



Participate in annual appraisals and clinical meetings



Develop clinical protocols



Provide chronic disease management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, CHD/CVD)



Perform cervical screening, promote breast awareness, and administer injections and immunisations



Ensure safe storage and disposal of vaccines and drugs



Undertake venepuncture, electrocardiography, wound care, leg ulcer management, and dopplers



Advise on lifestyle changes and participate in smoking cessation and travel health services



Recognize signs of abuse and work with safeguarding teams



Apply infection control measures and manage emergencies



Provide family planning services and audit care outcomes



Maintain disease registers



Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)



Nursing degree or relevant qualification with professional license for primary care nursing



Qualification in chronic disease management, cervical screening, venepuncture, electrocardiography, and wound care



Experience (Essential)



Experience in chronic disease management, cervical screening, vaccinations, wound care, infection control, and maintaining cold chain compliance



Desirable



Experience working in a GP practice, familiarity with System One, and independent prescribing qualification



Additional Requirements

This role is subject to a DBS check and current UK professional registration



Employer Details

Conway Medical Centre, 51-53 Conway Place, Harehills, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5DE. Website



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