Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 26 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £18.00 to £24.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £18.00 - £24.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2024 |
| Location: | Swanley, BR8 7AH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2052-24-0000 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities: Patient Care: Responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team. Administrative Support: Manage appointments, accurate maintenance of clinical records, effective use of SNOMED codes, and the management of chronic disease registers. Maintaining records such as baby immunizations and vaccinations. Efficiently manage phone inquiries and provide excellent patient service. Clinical Care: The responsibilities include identifying, managing, and supporting patients at risk of developing long-term conditions to prevent adverse effects on their health. Routine nursing care according to clinical-based evidence, NICE, and the NSF guidelines. Providing vaccinations/immunisations and travel medicine, wound care, requesting necessary pathology services with subsequent result processing. Conducting Chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care and making referrals to secondary/specialist care when required. Prioritizing health issues, recognising, and referring patients with mental health needs, and supporting patients in medication use. Safeguarding matters, delivering opportunistic health promotion and the management of emergency drug kits. Health Promotion: Support health promotion initiatives within the practice by providing information to patients on healthy lifestyle choices and encouraging patients to engage in preventive healthcare measures. Contribute to patient education programs within the practice. Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and staff. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of clinical areas. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including GPs, nurses, and administrative staff, to ensure smooth operations within the practice. Requirements: Registered Nurse qualification and registration with The Nursing and Midwifery Council with a valid NMC PIN Excellent communication and people skills. Ability to work effectively in a demanding environment. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Compassionate and patient-centred approach to care. We invite candidates to apply for this position and contribute to the continued success and growth of Swanley Medical Practice. Opportunities for professional growth and development with training provided for the right candidate. Informal visits welcome. Swanley Medical Practice is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.