Practice Nurse

Job Title: Practice Nurse

Location: Worthing, West Sussex

Reports to: Practice Manager / Lead Nurse

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. The Practice Nurse will work closely with our General Practitioners (GPs) and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to patients in a community setting. The role involves carrying out clinical duties such as administering vaccinations, assisting with chronic disease management, and providing health education.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Clinical Care:

  
  
  
  
  
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    Perform routine health checks, blood pressure monitoring, and basic medical assessments.

    
    
  
  
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    Administer vaccinations (e.g., flu, childhood immunizations).

    
    
  
  
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    Assist in the management of long-term conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and hypertension.

    
    
  
  
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    Provide wound care, dressing changes, and removal of sutures.

    
    
  
  
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    Take blood samples and perform basic laboratory tests.

    
    
  
  
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    Assist in minor surgical procedures as required.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

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  Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) pin.

  
  


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  Experience working in a general practice or primary care setting is preferred.

  
  


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  Knowledge of current nursing practices and relevant clinical guidelines.

  
  


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  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  
  


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  Ability to manage patient care efficiently and demonstrate empathy.

  
  


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  Basic life support (BLS) certification and knowledge of infection control procedures.

  
  


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  Organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.