Vacancies

Job Summary

This is an opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse or a qualified Nurse looking to become a Practice Nurse.

Previous experience with SystmOne in a GP Practice is desirable. 

This is a part time position, hours to be approximately 20-25 hours per week working over our two surgery sites at Heacham and Snettisham.  We are offering a salary depending on experience and NHS pension. 

You will receive training and support to develop your professional career with us.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare services we would be very pleased to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills.  They will work independently in accordance with the NMC code of conduct and provide evidence-based care.  This is a varied and challenging role and will support the delivery of the services to patients including:

• Wound care management including applying and removing dressings and removing sutures.
• Performing diagnostic tests and carry out examinations for blood pressure, venepuncture, urinalysis, ear examinations, swabs and specimens.
• Travel advice and vaccinations
• Other vaccinations including flu, Covid, Shingles, B12, pneumococcal, B12 etc.
• General health and well-being promotion.

We are happy to arrange an informal visit to discuss this role with our Lead Nurse, Rachel Hendry. Please contact Linda Newland by e-mail to arrange this [email protected]

Job summary

We are looking for a part time Receptionist to work over our two surgery sites at Heacham and Snettisham Surgeries.

Previous experience of using SystmOne and working in a GP surgery would be preferred, but training can be given.

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are essential.

This is a challenging role working in a busy GP Practice

Hours are negotiable.

Main duties:

To be the first point of contact for patients: answering telephones and patient requests via e-mail and our website

Liaise with patients to book and manage all appointment bookings

Support the Practice with cancellation of clinics, booking interpreters etc

Receive patients and visitors to the surgery premises, directing them as necessary

To deal effectively and sensitively with all issues relating to patients in an appropriate, factual and confidential manner.

Handle medical information discretely and confidentially.

To deal effectively with patient enquiries and queries, directing them to appropriate service/clinician

Have the ability to multitask in order to carry out a wide range of patient telephone, administrative and general duties

Accurate recording of information in patients records and appointment system in accordance with practice procedures

Ability to work under pressure

Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines.