Practice Nurse

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly nursing team for up to full time hours. You will be committed to providing excellent patient care, working collaboratively with the wider clinical team, and contributing to the ongoing development of services within the practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse looking to take on a varied role with opportunities to support and mentor others, develop specialist interests, and play an active part in the future of our practice. Main duties of the job Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in a general practice setting.

Undertake cervical screening, vaccinations and immunisations, including seasonal flu clinics. Conduct long-term condition reviews and medication reviews within scope of practice and qualifications and clinical protocols. Provide wound care management, including dressing, sutures, and clip removal.

Perform a range of clinical procedures including ECGs, ear irrigation, injections, and phlebotomy-related tasks where required. Deliver travel health advice, vaccinations and contraception services within scope of practice. Process laboratory samples and maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records.

Ensure safe management, storage, and monitoring of vaccines, medicines, and cold chain processes. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, making referrals and supporting patients to access appropriate services.

Maintain professional standards in line with the NMC requirements, participate in training and audit activities, and support continuous quality improvement within the practice.

About us

We are a friendly GP practice with over 70 years of history, led by a stable, forward-thinking Partnership that is ready to embrace the new look of Primary Care. We have four sites and over 46,000 patients across the city of Derby.

We seek someone who is keen to become a part of a growing and supportive team and is looking to work in an ambitious practice. In return, Lister House Surgery will offer you the following

benefits:

Generous holiday entitlement NHS Pension Scheme Access to variety of NHS discounts Employee EAP well-being support Employee discounts

Job description

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responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description document for full details regarding the post. When completing your application form, please ensure that you clearly demonstrate the role criteria.

Person Specification

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Requirements

Essential Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Maintains confidentiality at all times Desirable Full UK Driving Licence Experience Essential Experience working in General Practice Experience working independently Desirable Experience using SystmOne

Qualifications

Essential NMC Registered Nurse Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Interpersonal skills Time Management Organisational skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.