Job summary
We are seeking experienced and motivated general practice nurses to join our bank staff at GP Care Wakefield. If youve been a practice nurse for over 2 years, have experience using SystmOne and Ardens templates and are looking for some extra hours wed love to hear from you!
Do you want flexible working? If so we offer a range of shift lengths, across weekdays evenings and weekends. Shifts can be booked up to two months in advance via Lantum, our online user-friendly rota system. There is no minimum commitment simply choose the shifts that work best for you at any or all of our sites:
- Trinity Medical Centre, WF1 1PG
- Northgate Medical Centre, WF8 1NF
- Kings Medical Centre, WF6 2AZ
- Ossett Surgery, WF5 8DF
- Elizabeth Court Surgery, WF10 3TG
- Church View Health Centre, WF9 3AP
Main duties of the job
As a practice nurse for GP Care Wakefield you will play an important role in providing care to our patients.
Our general clinics include:
- Phlebotomy
- B12 injections
- Repeat Contraception and Administration of Depo Provera
- Blood pressure checks
- ECGs
- Suture / clip removal
- Wound care
We also have a range of specialist clinics too:
- Cervical smears
- Vaccinations
- Spirometry
- Asthma & COPD
- Diabetes
- Workplace Health Checks
Practice nurses joining the bank will need to be able to work at least one specialist clinic.
About us
Conexus Healthcare is the GP confederation for all practices in the Wakefield District.
GP Care Wakefield offers Enhanced Access to general practice on evenings & weekends for the Wakefield & District population.
In addition to appointments with GPs and ANPs the service offers routine clinics with a Practice Nurse/HCA that can be booked in advance by the patients practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role please see the additional document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role please see the additional document attached.
Person Specification
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- Highly organised and methodical.
- Ability to work independently, seeking assurance from the wider extended hours team if necessary.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrates awareness of accountability in clinical practice.
- Ability to identify individual patient needs.
Disposition
Essential
- Pragmatic approach to problem solving.
Desirable
- Flexibility to meet service needs.
Knowledge
Essential
- Information governance standards.
- Confidentiality.
- Infection prevention and control procedures.
- Health & Safety protocols.
- Safeguarding.
- Equality & Diversity.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Up to date statutory and mandatory training as defined by Conexus Healthcare.
- Competent in the following:
- Phlebotomy,
- B12 injections,
- Repeat Contraception and Administration of Depo Provera,
- Blood pressure checks,
- ECGs,
- Suture / clip removal,
- Wound care.
- Qualified in the management of at least one of the below:
- Cervical smears*,
- Vaccinations*,
- Spirometry*,
- Asthma & COPD*,
- Diabetes*.
- *Areas with an asterisk require a certificate of competence and evidence of three-yearly updates/ training
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Up-to-date knowledge of health agenda (local and national).
- Innovative approach to practice.
- Awareness of the impact of evidence-based practice within nursing.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and application to practice within the last 12 months.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years experience of working in primary care as a Practice Nurse.
- Use of SystmOne.
Desirable
- Work in a Wakefield district GP practice.
Person Specification
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- Highly organised and methodical.
- Ability to work independently, seeking assurance from the wider extended hours team if necessary.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrates awareness of accountability in clinical practice.
- Ability to identify individual patient needs.
Disposition
Essential
- Pragmatic approach to problem solving.
Desirable
- Flexibility to meet service needs.
Knowledge
Essential
- Information governance standards.
- Confidentiality.
- Infection prevention and control procedures.
- Health & Safety protocols.
- Safeguarding.
- Equality & Diversity.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Up to date statutory and mandatory training as defined by Conexus Healthcare.
- Competent in the following:
- Phlebotomy,
- B12 injections,
- Repeat Contraception and Administration of Depo Provera,
- Blood pressure checks,
- ECGs,
- Suture / clip removal,
- Wound care.
- Qualified in the management of at least one of the below:
- Cervical smears*,
- Vaccinations*,
- Spirometry*,
- Asthma & COPD*,
- Diabetes*.
- *Areas with an asterisk require a certificate of competence and evidence of three-yearly updates/ training
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Up-to-date knowledge of health agenda (local and national).
- Innovative approach to practice.
- Awareness of the impact of evidence-based practice within nursing.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and application to practice within the last 12 months.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years experience of working in primary care as a Practice Nurse.
- Use of SystmOne.
Desirable
- Work in a Wakefield district GP practice.
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).
