QR code linking to this job posting Lead Practice Nurse in Torquay inTorquay PUBLISHED THU 5 DEC 2024

£22 to £25 an hour  PERMANENT 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practice nurse to join our friendly, seaside practice. We are looking for a practice nurse with Primary care experience. The role includes the usual practice nurse duties such as smear taking, wound care, vaccinations, pill checks and long-term condition reviews.

Main duties of the job

  • Your duties will include but are not limited to the following Undertake cytology and action results appropriately
  • Routine acute wound care
  • Care of chronic wounds, pressure and leg ulcers
  • Removal of Sutures/Staples
  • Urinalysis for both acute and chronic conditions
  • Travel planning
  • Family planning Contraception
  • Hormone Replacement Treatment monitoring
  • ECGs both acute and routine as required
  • Peak Flow Readings
  • Phlebotomy
  • Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes)
  • Hypertension Management 24hr Blood Pressure Monitoring and blood pressure checks in clinic
  • Ear syringing
  • Adult immunisations
  • Childhood immunisations
  • Prepare and send samples for lab testing
  • Chaperoning or assisting another clinician as requested
  • Assisting clinicians with minor procedures if required.

About us

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following

Clinical

  • Undertake cytology and action results appropriately
  • Routine acute wound care
  • Care of chronic wounds, pressure and leg ulcers
  • Removal of Sutures/Staples
  • Urinalysis for both acute and chronic conditions
  • Travel planning
  • Family planning Contraception
  • Hormone Replacement Treatment monitoring
  • ECGs both acute and routine as required
  • Peak Flow Readings
  • Phlebotomy
  • Long term condition management (Diuabetes, Asthma, COPD)
  • Hypertension Management 24hr Blood Pressure Monitoring and blood pressure checks in clinic
  • Ear syringing
  • Adult immunisations
  • Childhood immunisations
  • Prepare and send samples for lab testing
  • Chaperoning or assisting another clinician as requested
  • Assisting clinicians with minor procedures if required.