Practice Nurse, Castleford

We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our established Practice Nurse Team at Riverside Medical Centre. Main duties of the job Providing general nursing support to the GP's and Nurses at the Practice. Experience of Long-Term Condition Management would be desirable, particularly Respiratory Management. About us We have a list size of approx. 11,500 patients. Our team includes a Nurse Manager, 3 Practice Nurses, and 2 Healthcare Assistants with dedicated administrative support. SystmOne Free onsite parking High QOF achievement Offers Enhanced Services Salary negotiable dependent on experience Training Practice. Job responsibilities We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our established Nursing Team at Riverside Medical Centre for 20 hours per week. Monday, Tuesday 11-6pm and Wednesday (hours are non-negotiable). Some overtime may be required to cover sickness or annual leave. The successful candidate will hold NMC registration and be a UK resident, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. They will join our experienced team and work alongside a Nurse Manager, 4 Practice Nurses, and 2 Healthcare Assistants. The Practice has a Multi-Disciplinary team which includes: Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Paramedics, Care Co-ordinators, Health and Wellbeing Coach, all supported by an experienced administrative team. We are located in the heart of Castleford and have strong links to the community while also working closely with other local practices through our Primary Care Network (PCN). We are a Safer Surgery, Veteran Friendly and hold a Good CQC rating. We are a training Practice which offers placements to GP Registrars, Medical Students, and Student Nurses. We are seeking a qualified Nurse who is enthusiastic, approachable, compassionate, organized, and confident to work unsupervised. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this position. Duties include: Blood pressure reviews Smear tests Child immunisations ECGs Removal of sutures New patients medical Urinalysis Attend and participate in training and meetings as required Family Planning Assist with coil and minor surgery Wound care Injections and vaccinations General nursing duties as required. Experience of long-term condition management, respiratory in particular is desirable but not essential. As a member of our nursing team, you will be supported by a full complement of clinical and non-clinical staff. A basic knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage but full training will be given. Qualifications Essential Qualified NMC Registered Nurse Able to work in the UK without Visa Sponsorship Applicants must hold current UK professional Registration Desirable A Diploma in Long-term condition such as: Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, CVD is desirable

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