NHS

Practice Nurse / Trainee Practice Nurse


PayCompetitive
LocationLeamington Spa/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: A1831-25-0003?language=en&page=896&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Overview We are seeking a Practice Nurse to join our friendly and experienced nursing team. The post is available for three days a week with up to 16-24 hours available and negotiable working days and hours.

      Applications are welcomed from experienced Practice Nurses. This post is also suitable for an experienced community / acute nurse looking to transition into Practice Nursing as further training is available.

      We are a well-established training practice and further training is available to the right candidate.

      Main duties of the job

      Duties

      • Dressings and wound care to include suture removal.
      • Administer IM injection and vaccinations under PGDs.
      • Cervical smear tests (training available).
      • Leg ulcer care including multi-layer and pressure dressings.
      • Monitor and manage chronic conditions, providing education and support to patients.
      • Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans.
      • Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
      • Provide health education to patients and their families regarding disease prevention and health promotion.
      • Monitor stock levels and support with ordering.
      • Ensure the practice environment is clean, safe, and well-organised.

      About us

      Waterside Medical Centre is a CQC 'oustanding' rated GP Practice based in Leamington Spa town centre.

      We have 14,500 registered patients and benefit from new, purpose built premises and a large, free staff car park.

      We have a friendly staff team with excellent levels of retention and regular, fully-funded social nights.

      We are a training practice for GPs, medical students and nursing students.

      Details

      Date posted

      20 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      A1831-25-0003

      Job locations

      Court Street

      Leamington Spa

      CV31 2BB


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Duties include:

      • Dressings and wound care to include suture removal.
      • Administer IM injection and vaccinations under PGDs.
      • Cervical smear tests (training available).
      • Leg ulcer care including multi-layer and pressure dressings.
      • Monitor and manage chronic conditions, providing education and support to patients.
      • Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans.
      • Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
      • Provide health education to patients and their families regarding disease prevention and health promotion.
      • Monitor stock levels and support with ordering.
      • Ensure the practice environment is clean, safe, and well-organised.
      • Keeping patient records up to date;
      • Checking a patients temperature, pulse and blood pressure correctly;
      • Working alongside and communicating regularly with practice GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Duties include:

      • Dressings and wound care to include suture removal.
      • Administer IM injection and vaccinations under PGDs.
      • Cervical smear tests (training available).
      • Leg ulcer care including multi-layer and pressure dressings.
      • Monitor and manage chronic conditions, providing education and support to patients.
      • Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans.
      • Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
      • Provide health education to patients and their families regarding disease prevention and health promotion.
      • Monitor stock levels and support with ordering.
      • Ensure the practice environment is clean, safe, and well-organised.
      • Keeping patient records up to date;
      • Checking a patients temperature, pulse and blood pressure correctly;
      • Working alongside and communicating regularly with practice GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered Nurse with the NMC
      • BSc in Nursing

      Desirable

      • Qualified in diabetes care
      • Qualified in respiratory care
      • Independent prescriber

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working within a nursing team
      • Experience of administering IM injections
      • Experience of dressings and wound care
      • Experience of working in an NHS healthcare setting - community services, acute hospital or general practice

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in a GP practice
      • Experience of working with long term conditions
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered Nurse with the NMC
      • BSc in Nursing

      Desirable

      • Qualified in diabetes care
      • Qualified in respiratory care
      • Independent prescriber

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working within a nursing team
      • Experience of administering IM injections
      • Experience of dressings and wound care
      • Experience of working in an NHS healthcare setting - community services, acute hospital or general practice

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in a GP practice
      • Experience of working with long term conditions

      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Waterside Medical Centre

      Address

      Court Street

      Leamington Spa

      CV31 2BB


      Employer's website

      https://www.watersidemc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Waterside Medical Centre

      Address

      Court Street

      Leamington Spa

      CV31 2BB


      Employer's website

      https://www.watersidemc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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