Practice Nurse inBraintree inBraintree PUBLISHED
WED 4 DEC 2024
Depending on experience - depending on experience
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
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Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaboration and professional growth.
Diverse range of responsibilities, including chronic disease management and vaccination programs, allowing for skill development and job variety.
Ability to make a positive impact on patient health and well-being through direct care and management of long-term conditions.
Full-time position offers job stability and the potential for a structured working environment.
Engagement with a wide patient demographic, providing both childhood and adult healthcare services.
Location in Braintree offers a community-focused atmosphere, promoting a supportive work environment.
Access to continuous professional development opportunities within a respected surgery.
Blyth's Meadow Surgery in Braintree is seeking an experienced full-time Practice Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing services to the patient population, focusing on the management of long-term conditions. Key responsibilities include conducting cervical cytology, administering childhood and adult vaccinations, providing wound care, ensuring infection control, and managing chronic diseases.
The Practice Nurse will also be responsible for ordering vaccines and medical stock. This position represents a valuable opportunity for dedicated professionals looking to contribute to patient care in a supportive healthcare environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for more information about the position.
The Practice Nurse will also be responsible for ordering vaccines and medical stock. This position represents a valuable opportunity for dedicated professionals looking to contribute to patient care in a supportive healthcare environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for more information about the position.
Blyth's Meadow Surgery has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice nurse to join our team on a full-time basis.
Working as a member of the multidisciplinary team, the successful individual will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population and the implement processes for management of patients with long-term conditions.
- Cervical cytology.
- Childhood and adult vaccinations.
- Travel vaccinations.
- Provide wound care.
- Infection control.
- Chronic disease management.
- Order vaccines and stock.
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To work as a Practice Nurse in the UK, you need a combination of clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and requirements:
Qualifications
1. Nursing Degree: You must have a valid nursing degree (RGN - Registered General Nurse) or equivalent qualification.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to practice as a nurse in the UK.
3. Specialized Training: Additional training in areas such as chronic disease management, immunization, and more may be beneficial.
Essential Skills
1. Clinical Skills: Proficiency in clinical procedures, including wound care, immunizations, health assessments, and chronic disease management.
2. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct patient assessments and history-taking to develop care plans.
3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Patient Education: Capability to educate patients about their health conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures.
5. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding patient needs and providing emotional support.
6. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
7. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage patient schedules, documentation, and paperwork efficiently.
8. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Skills to assess situations and make informed decisions quickly, particularly in emergencies.
9. Time Management: Effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time in a busy clinical environment.
Additional Skills
1. IT Literacy: Familiarity with electronic health records and medical software is important for documentation and communication.
2. Cultural Competence: Awareness of and sensitivity to different cultural practices and beliefs affecting healthcare.
3. Leadership Skills: Ability to supervise junior staff or lead initiatives when necessary.
Continuing Professional Development
- Ongoing Training: Maintaining and updating your skills through continuing education and professional development opportunities is essential in the ever-evolving field of healthcare.
Optional Skills
- Experience in Specific Areas: Gaining experience in areas like women's health, children's health, or geriatric care can enhance your employability.
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