Job summaryAn 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 jobMain duties of the jobYour duties will include but are not limited to the following Undertake cytology and action results appropriatelyRoutine acute wound careCare of chronic wounds, pressure and leg ulcersRemoval of Sutures/StaplesUrinalysis for both acute and chronic conditionsTravel planningFamily planning ContraceptionHormone Replacement Treatment monitoringECGs both acute and routine as requiredPeak Flow ReadingsPhlebotomyChronic Disease Management (Diabetes)Hypertension Management 24hr Blood Pressure Monitoring and blood pressure checks in clinicEar syringingAdult immunisationsChildhood immunisationsPrepare and send samples for lab testingChaperoning or assisting another clinician as requestedAssisting clinicians with minor procedures if required.About usWe are an established surgery, providing care for approximately 8,200 patients with a practice area that extends across the whole of Torquay and parts of Paignton. We employ a full range of professional medical and clerical staff and our large, spacious premises enable us to house additional services.Based in the heart of Torquay, close to the local bus and train station, there are three waiting areas available for patients, which provide a comfortable waiting space. The practice building is also served by a lift which provides access the first and second floor of the building. We operate a smoke-free policy and the building and car park are non-smoking areas.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYour duties will include but are not limited to the followingClinicalUndertake cytology and action results appropriatelyRoutine acute wound careCare of chronic wounds, pressure and leg ulcersRemoval of Sutures/StaplesUrinalysis for both acute and chronic conditionsTravel planningFamily planning ContraceptionHormone Replacement Treatment monitoringECGs both acute and routine as requiredPeak Flow ReadingsPhlebotomyChronic Disease Management (Diabetes)Hypertension Management 24hr Blood Pressure Monitoring and blood pressure checks in clinicEar syringingAdult immunisationsChildhood immunisationsPrepare and send samples for lab testingChaperoning or assisting another clinician as requestedAssisting clinicians with minor procedures if required.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRGNA demonstrable commitment to professional developmentExperience of working in Primary CareComputer LiterateAble to use own initiative and work unsupervisedAbility to deal with challenging situations and cope under pressurePossess good verbal and written communication skillsPositive interpersonal skillsAble to work on own without direct supervision and determine own workload prioritiesDemonstrate tact and diplomacyTreats people with dignity and respect at all timesEnthusiastic and motivatedTeam workerDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCroft Hall Medical PracticeAddress19 Croft RoadTorquayDevonTQ2 5UAEmployer's websitehttps://www.crofthallmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)