Part Time Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, WD19 7SF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5497-25-0004 |
Summary
Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks. Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required. Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography. Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques. Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness. Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately. Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries. Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g., burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks. Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN & NMC. Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and be aware of local, referral procedures. Promote your own continuing professional development. Participate in an annual appraisal. Completing all mandatory training modules as specified by the Practice.Promote your own continuing professional development. Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.