Practice Nurse
Primary Care CareersThe Elms Surgery in Watford are looking for a qualified and experienced practice nurse to join our clinical team on a part-time basis, working from 22.5 - 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
We are looking for our practice nurse to see patients independently, however full support from the medical team will be provided when needed. We hope that the successful applicant will help to strengthen our nursing and practice team to provide better care and disease management for our patients.
Duties will include the following:
- Childhood immunisations.
- Cervical cytology.
- IM injections including flu, Covid 19, pneumococcal, shingles, RSV.
- Asthma reviews.
- Blood pressure reviews.
- Diabetic foot checks and review.
- Supporting QOF and ECF targets.
- Long term conditions management reviews supported by a delegated senior clinician.
- Health and lifestyle advice.
- Height, weight and BMI checks, NHS healthchecks.
- Other nursing led tasks, phlebotomy, Urine dips, ECG’s, swabs.
Please note that the advert may be withdrawn prior to the end date should there be a lot of interest, so it would be advised to apply early.
- A relevant nursing degree.
- Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
- Previous experience working within a primary care setting.
- Strong clinical skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.