Practice Nurse - Prestbury Medical Practice

We are a friendly, innovative and progressive Practice, providing services to a diverse population of Wolverhampton. We operate from two sites within the Wolverhampton area (Wednesfield and Bushbury), ideally you will need to drive and have access to a car.

 

We have an opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our Practice team. Previous experience of working as a Practice Nurse and also competent in Chronic Disease Management is an essential criteria. Favourable consideration will be given to Respiratory Disease and Diabetes trained applicants.

Applicants must have at least 2 years post- graduation experience to apply.

The successful candidate will be a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated and willing to upskill in areas outside their competence.

Normal nursing duties will include:

 

Wound dressings

Cytology

Health Promotion

Vaccinations and Immunisations (Travel, Flu, Childhood and Adult)

Infection Prevention Audits

Chronic disease reviews

Health Assessments

Contraceptive reviews

Minor surgery assistance to GP’s

Injections (B12, hormonal, depo etc)

 

An informal visit will be welcomed for applicants.

 

If you are interested in applying please send a full covering letter and CV with salary indicator to Victoria Roddie, Prestbury Medical Practice, 81 Prestwood Road West, Wednesfield, WV11 1HT or email victoria.roddie@nhs.net

Closing date - Friday 26 October 2018