Job Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Part Time Practice Nurse to join the team at the St Luke’s Health Centre in Southend. The position will cover 15-20hours per week Hourly rate £13-£15/ph depending on experience
Responsible To
Lead Nurse
Key Responsibilities
To assist in the delivery of nursing care to patients attending the St Luke’s Walk in centre and GP service. The role requires you to function autonomously and within your sphere of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff. You must be able to assess patients, carry out relevant tests, and arrange follow-up whilst offering advice and information. You must be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills in clinical decision making. The St Luke’s Walk in Centre and GP service is a clinical facility which requires in individual to have the ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast pace environment, in line with the protocols and policies of the local Service and Care UK.
Skills & Experience
1st level Registered Nurse with current registration with the UK Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC). Minimum 2 yrs post registration. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Post registration qualification in practice nursing or equivalent Proven post registration experience including evidence of working in any of these following clinical areas; Primary Care environments General Practice Acute specialities Experience of working autonomously Evidence of team leadership and supervision of junior staff Evidence of teaching and assessing others Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Ability to gain the appropriate level of patient consent Up to date and competent in childhood immunisations; travel vaccinations and cervical cytology. Experience in asthma/COPD and diabetes monitoring
Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the EU as we are unable to provide sponsorship or assistance. Employment subject to enhanced CRB check
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