Community Nurse

Overview

Colchester Medical Practice PCN offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Nurse. This role is vital for housebound patients, requiring driving. The position is on a full-time basis with a 2-year fixed-term contract.

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking health assessments, administering medication and treatments, and performing diagnostic tests.
• Providing and evaluating a range of health interventions to meet patients' health and social care needs.
• Promoting general health and well-being while creating individual, person-centred plans for patients.
• Managing and treating long-term conditions, adhering to national and local policies.
• Reviewing medication for effectiveness based on evidence-based practice.
• Prioritizing health problems and providing effective emergency care as needed.
• Implementing vaccination and immunization programmes for all age groups.
• Addressing wound care needs of patients.
• Conducting hypertension reviews and management.
• Running asthma, COPD, and diabetes clinics.

About Colchester Medical Practice

Colchester Medical Practice serves over 40,000 patients across four sites. Colchester Medical Practice is rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission and employ over 120 colleagues committed to excellent healthcare.

Benefits

• NHS pension scheme.
• Living Wage Foundation Accredited pay.
• Eye-care vouchers and health service discounts.
• Minimum 33 days annual leave (FTE).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity terms.
• Uniform provided if required.
• Access to the Holly Health mental wellbeing app.
• Flexible working contracts available upon request.
• Excellent training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A relevant nursing degree and current NMC registration with an active PIN.
• Experience in managing long-term conditions and conducting clinics for asthma, COPD, and diabetes.
• Driving is essential as this role involves travel to patients' homes.

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