Managing Lead Practice Nurse

Chew Medical Practice

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Job summary

Chew Medical Practice has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse to lead our team of nurses and healthcare assistants whilst at the same time working as part of the senior management team alongside the Partners.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be clinically involved in all aspects of Primary Care nursing. Experience of chronic disease management, to include diabetes and/or respiratory, would be highly desirable. Alongside line managing the nursing team you would be part of the senior management team supporting the practice management in reviewing and delivery of clinical policies and procedures.

About us

We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality care to our 10,500 patients working from a purpose-built surgery situated in the heart of the beautiful Chew Valley. We are conveniently only 13 miles from Bristol and Bath, both of which are easily commutable. We consistently score excellently on patient satisfaction surveys and all clinical indicators (e.g. QOF/IIF)

We aim to be at the forefront of modern general practice, offering a wide range of services and facilities conveniently located for most of our patients. As a rural practice, we recognise the importance of local provision, and it is our intention whenever possible to bring opportunities for treatment, awareness and support into our community.

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0116-24-0002

Job locations

Chew Lane

Chew Stoke

Bristol

BS40 8UE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the practice. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary practice team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and providing nurse leadership.

As the managing lead for the nursing team, the post holder is accountable for nursing service delivery. They will lead and manage all the nursing resource, working closely with the clinical lead nurse, practice management and GP partners to deliver the practice priorities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the practice. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary practice team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and providing nurse leadership.

As the managing lead for the nursing team, the post holder is accountable for nursing service delivery. They will lead and manage all the nursing resource, working closely with the clinical lead nurse, practice management and GP partners to deliver the practice priorities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council) Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development Working to ensure fitness to practice as per nurse revalidation program

Desirable

  • Experience of chronic disease management to include diabetes and/or respiratory, would be highly desirable.

Experience

Essential

  • Recent and relevant experience of working in a Practice Nurse role within Primary Care.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council) Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development Working to ensure fitness to practice as per nurse revalidation program

Desirable

  • Experience of chronic disease management to include diabetes and/or respiratory, would be highly desirable.

Experience

Essential

  • Recent and relevant experience of working in a Practice Nurse role within Primary Care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chew Medical Practice

Address

Chew Lane

Chew Stoke

Bristol

BS40 8UE


Employer's website

https://www.chewmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chew Medical Practice

Address

Chew Lane

Chew Stoke

Bristol

BS40 8UE


Employer's website

https://www.chewmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Officer

Clare Watkins

clare.watkins2@nhs.net

01275334123

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0116-24-0002

Job locations

Chew Lane

Chew Stoke

Bristol

BS40 8UE


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