Practice Nurse

North Watford PCN  has a fantastic opportunity for a practice nurse to join our team on a part-time basis, for 10-20 hours per week. 

The main responsibilities of the role include undertaking a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy, protocols etc.

 It is important for the successful applicant to strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs.

Chronic disease management is an essential part of the role as well as the mentoring of our health care assistants.

Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework, LES/DES is a vital element of the post.

• Registered first level nurse.
• Clinical supervision training and experience
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy.
• Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service.
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care.

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.