Practice Nurse - Lakes Family Practice
Lakes Family Practice//Craigavon Federation
Applications will close on 20th February 2026
Information about the role and benefits
Replacement Practice Nurse required for 25-30 hours p.w. to provide high-quality patient care and support the smooth operation of our medical practice.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Cervical Cytology Screening – certified qualification in smear taking
- Chronic disease clinics:
• Certified qualification in Diabetes and/or Respiratory or willingness to undertake training.
• Skilled in vaccine/immunisations administration.
- Competent in clinical read coding and the use of clinical systems, preferably EMIS.
Up to date CPR and anaphylaxis training and a willingness to undertake training to meet the needs of the post
- Educate patients on health management and preventive care
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Maintain a clean and organised clinical environment
**Essential Criteria**
- Registered Nurse qualification with valid NMC registration with at least 3 years post registration experience
- Certified qualification in Cervical Screening for Healthcare
- Proven experience in a clinical setting, preferably in general practice or treatment room.
- Proficiency in using medical equipment and computer systems
*** Desirable Criteria**
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Certified qualification in Diabetes and/or Respiratory Disease Management or willingness to undergo training.
Experience:
• Nursing: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
• NMC (required)
• Certified qualification in Respiratory and/or Diabetes and Smear qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay scale band 6 pro-rata based on 37.5hrs full time, entry point to scale dependent on experience and qualifications. The position will include NHS pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.
The practice values the contribution of nursing in the practice and is supportive of nursing career development.
Information about the practice
Practice size: 6700 (approx)
5 GPs
Practice based pharmacist
MDT MH worker
HCA
NIMDTA Training practice
QUB teaching practice
For more information about this role you can contact:
Practice contact: Grainne McCann'; Practice Manager
Contact email: PracticeManager.Z00451@gp.hscni.net
Contact phone: 02837 563525
Contact address: Brownlow HSS, Legahory Centre, Craigavon, Co Armagh BT65 5BE
Practice website: https://www.lakesfp.co.uk/