We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity to join Shap Medical Practice as we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Nursing Associate to support our wonderful Nursing team in a role that covers most aspects of standard treatment. We are a well-established and friendly practice serving the local community, located in a bright and modern building in Shap, a charming village south of Penrith. Our Practice is frequently rated by patients as one of the top practices in the region.
Main duties of the jobThe ideal candidate should be available to work between 14 and 20 hours per week over 2 days, with some flexibility around these hours. You will provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for our patients, as well as offer nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. Your duties will include all tasks typically performed by a nursing associate in a General Practice setting, such as:
PhlebotomyAdministering injections and vaccinationsWound care (including surgical, ulcer care, and compression)Performing Doppler assessmentsCollaborating with the teamPromoting health and wellnessConducting room checks (infection control duties)Managing stockPerforming NHS Health ChecksTraining will be given, as needed, to achieve this.
About usYou will be joining an experienced, well-led, and supportive team with specialist knowledge in diabetes and respiratory care. As a training practice for medical students, nursing students, and GP registrars, we are dedicated to fostering a learning environment that supports professional development and education.
Person SpecificationQualificationsQualified Nursing AssociateExperienceExperience of working in a GP practiceExperience in using EMISDisclosure 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.
Shap Medical Practice - Orton Branch Surgery
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