Practice Nurse

Cuffley and Goffs Oak Medical Practice has a fantastic opportunity an experienced practice nurse to join their welcoming and supportive team, working across both our sites, Cuffley Village Surgery and Valley View Health Centre, on a part time basis, covering the hours below: 

• Monday 12.00pm – 8.00pm
• Tuesday: 9.00am to 6.30pm (with an hour unpaid lunch break)
• Wednesday 8.30am – 2.00pm

Interested applicants must have primary care experience. You will be working to improve patient health outcomes and deliver high quality care to our patients.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Chronic disease management (such as diabetes and/or respiratory medicine).
• Cervical smears.
• Contraception.
• Wound care.
• Removal of sutures.
• Blood pressure monitoring.
• Travel advice and injections.
• Routine/childhood immunisations.
• ECGs.
• Urinalysis.
• Health promotions.
• Regular clinical meetings.

If you are an experienced practice nurse looking for an exciting new change in career then we would love to hear from you.

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• A relevant nursing degree and at least 2 years post qualification experience in a general practice setting or equivalent.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN; Fundamentals of Practice Nursing course (General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme) or equivalent experience or qualifications.
• Competence (or willingness to learn) to undertake Asthma, COPD and Diabetic clinics / reviews and hold relevant certificates.
• Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, ECG recording, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor surgery, dressing and wound care.
• Compassionate, empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of your work as well as valuing the dignity of our patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions.
•  Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.

We can offer you:

• Competitive pay.
• Free parking.
• NHS pension.
• Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Comprehensive induction as well as training and development opportunities.
• Uniform provided. 

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.