licensed practical nurse Peterborough, England
Job description
About the Role
Dr Laliwala and partners are looking to welcome a Practice Nurse to join the team on a permanent basis.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
- Assess the needs of patients and deliver appropriate treatment, screening and advice
- To manage care for individuals within specific groups
- To identify, manage and support patients with or at risk of developing long-term conditions and implement individual treatment plans
- Carry out preventative screening
- Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
- Participate in activities relating to QOF
- To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance
- Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with others
- To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation and ensure read codes are used effectively
- Prepare for CQC inspections
- To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
About you
As a key member of our team of Doctors, Physician Associates, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social prescribers, Nurses and HCA’s you will be:
- An NMC and RGN registered nurse, with an up to date PIN number renewed annually
- Able to work autonomously
- Ideally you will have experience of working in primary care and have the following clinical skills:
Wound care
ECG’s
Venepuncture
Women’s Health
Immunisations
Chronic disease management
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Good interpersonal skills, committed to supporting the team and the ability to work under pressure
- Effective time management
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
About Us
We are a group of 3 practices, based in Peterborough, over 5 sites with a combined patient list size of just under 16,000. We have a diverse patient population across the sites with varying health needs.
We offer:
- A competitive salary based on experience
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- 25 days holiday (pro rata) + Bank Holidays
- NHS pension
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunities for continued training and progression
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NMC (required)
Work Location: In person
