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Invicta Health CIC

Location:
United Kingdom, Dover

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

16.62 - 18.86 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Invicta Health is recruiting for a Practice Nurse to join the team on a part time basis at St James Surgery. As a Band 5 Practice Nurse you will be supported by senior nursing colleagues to provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients including treatment, preventative care, screening, and patient education. The role will involve undertaking a range of nursing assessments safely and effectively and providing appropriate care and/or treatment to patients in conjunction with GPs, Clinicians and the wider nursing team.

Job Responsibility:

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Lead Nurse and GPs
Undertake chronic disease management
Undertake womens health management
Work to recognise changes in a patients condition and take appropriate action
Undertake wound and ulcer care
Undertake diagnostics tests
Administer adult and child immunisations, vaccinations and injections
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs
Chaperone patients
Assist with minor surgery and invasive procedures
Monitor and maintain stock of vaccinations, emergency drugs and wound dressings
Ensure appropriate health promotion literature is available
Maintain clinical equipment
Prepare and maintain environments and equipment
Undertake housekeeping duties
Attend and participate in any MDT and practice meetings
Ensure practice fridges are checked daily
Keep up to date with any changes or advances within the Nursing profession
Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, carers
Liaise and communicate with multi-agency partners
Accurately input, update and extract information onto/from the Practice clinical system
Record patient information clearly and concisely
Liaise with and feedback effectively to the nursing team and MDT
Support the Infection, Prevention and Control lead
Apply infection control measures
Monitor and change sharps bins
Assist patients and colleagues in adopting recommended infection control measures
Effective cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment
Support the Lead Nurse in the completion of relevant Infection, Prevention and Control audits
Work in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional conduct
Ensure you comply with requirements for revalidation
Continue professional development (CPD)
Disseminate updates in current evidence
Recognise and work within the limits of your competence
Work with the wider multi-disciplinary team to deliver services
Contribute to the development of policies, protocols and guidelines
Work collaboratively to streamline care pathways
Ensure that all actual and potential safeguarding concerns are identified and acted upon
Support in the training and induction of new and junior members of staff
Actively participate in educational programmes
Identify and report any incidents, and complaints
Work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues
Contribute to the development of services

Requirements:

Good level of education including competent levels of numeracy and literacy
BSc Adult Nursing
Registered first level nurse
Evidence of continual professional development
Chaperone training
Driving Licence and means of transport
Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
Knowledge of the needs of patients with long term conditions
Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Aware of the accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service
Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
Good understanding of Infection, Prevention and Control measures
Ability to work independently following verbal or written instruction
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Negotiation and conflict management skills
Effective time management skills
Observes good health and safety practices
Calm under pressure
Strives for excellence
Honest and fair
Leads by example
Positive can do attitude

Nice to have:

Chronic disease management qualification
Cytology screening qualification
Experience working in a GP Surgery
Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Awareness of local and national health policy
Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
Knowledge in clinical systems including EMIS and DOCMAN

What we offer:

NHS Pension
Learning and Development opportunities
Progression opportunities
Competitive annual leave entitlement
Incremental pay progression
Flexible working
Approved blue light card provider
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Company Car Lease Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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