Practice Nurse

The Humbleyard Practice is seeking an additional practice nurse to support the needs of our rapidly expanding patient population in south-west Norwich. The role can be offered on either a part-time or a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and dynamic nursing team within a forward-thinking practice. We are a flexible employer and are happy to discuss working hours and patterns to help achieve a positive work-life balance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills and interests within a nurturing environment, supported by experienced colleagues and a strong commitment to professional development. Whether you are an experienced practice nurse or looking to expand your career within primary care, we welcome applications from motivated individuals who share our commitment to delivering excellent patient care.,

• Undertaking health assessments, administering medication and treatments, and performing diagnostic tests.
• Providing and evaluating a range of health interventions to ensure that patients health and social care needs are met.
• General health and well-being promotion as well as creating individual, person-centred plans for patients with, or at risk of, a long term condition.
• Managing and treating long-term conditions, in line with national and local policies and the practice needs.
• Reviewing medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice as well as national and practice protocols; working with patients to support their adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Prioritising health problems and intervening appropriately, to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Supporting and managing the health needs of women presenting for sexual health and contraception, and cervical cytology consultations.
• Implementing, and participating in, vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including patients travelling abroad.
• Meeting the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care.
• Hypertension review and management.
• Running asthma, COPD and diabetes clinics and reviews.
• Health checks
  
  The Humbleyard Practice serves approximately 22,200 patients across a growing community south of Norwich. Operating from three surgeries in Cringleford, Hethersett and Mulbarton, we provide a comprehensive range of high-quality primary care services to our patients and their families.
We are committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care, supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team who work collaboratively to meet the needs of our local population. What We Offer
• A friendly, experienced and supportive nursing team
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Flexible working arrangements
• A varied and rewarding role within a growing practice
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our local community