Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic experienced Practice Nurse to join our team. The role is 30 hours per week, days to include a Monday or a Friday
The successful candidate should ideally be
experienced in Primary Care with key skills to include management of all long term conditions, childhood immunisations and cervical cytology with a focus on delivery of
the highest quality care to our patients.
Are you a kind,
considerate Practice Nurse, passionate about providing a high level of patient
care?
Are you a Practice Nurse looking
for an opportunity to work with supportive colleagues in an authentic team
environment?
Well treat you
fairly, value your contribution and make you feel part of the team. We use our
daily coffee catchups after clinic to debrief and support each other.
Well-being is
important to us and has led to regular team-building activities as diverse
as a sunflower growing competition, pumpkin carving and lunchtime exercise
sessions. We have achieved our Healthy Living Practice status andPride in Practice Gold award recently for LGBT+ care. We
particularly value excellent end of life care and advance care planning.
We welcome practice visits to meet our
team.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role
We
are looking for someone with experience of working in busy primary care environment, who is
both flexible and can adapt to the ever-changing demands of primary care. The
key candidate will want to deliver a holistic approach of care to patients.
The key skills and experience should include
Patient Focused,
Team player
Cytology,
Phlebotomy,
Asthma, COPD and respiratory conditions,
Other Chronic disease management,
Childhood Immunisations,
Adult Vaccinations,
Travel Vaccinations
A good understanding and or willingness to understand QOF
and other enhanced services.
Any other roles and responsibilities of a traditional and forward-thinking
practice nurse.
About us
We are a friendly 3partner Training
Practice in Stockport, offering excellent care for patients, training doctors
for the future.
We
take ST3s, ST2s, FY2s and Medical Students.
We
have a dynamic and hardworking team lead by our Practice Business Manager.
List
size - 7000
GMS
Practice running EMIS
Staff are hardworking, enthusiastic and work well
as a team, Staff engagement is crucial and we invite and welcome suggestions
from all, we also enjoy mixing socially as a team.
We have a highly productive working relationship with the
practices within our PCN and the ICB A high QOF achiever we pride ourselves on
constantly striving to improve the patient experience.
Although
a large organisation the whole team really is a happy family. We respect,
listen to and value every member of staff, as each has an important role to
play in the organisation.
Excellent transport links, we are easy to
reach from Manchester, Stockport, Altrincham and the surrounding areas, close
to Manchester Airport, great local schools, lovely village and shops
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage patients with chronic disease, running
specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems.
Participate in national screening work such as cervical
cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule.
Provide travel health advice and administer
appropriate vaccinations.
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of
general practice nursing to the whole practice population.
The focus of the role is both the delivery of
evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and
the provision of preventative health care to the practice population.
As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is
responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills
in clinical decision-making in the management of patients.
Participate in Quality Outcome
Framework (QOF) and Extended Primary Care Service objectives
Perform searches and audits
Prepare for CQC inspections
They will work collaboratively within the general
practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and
procedures,
Treat To maintain own annual registration with the
NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct.
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for
all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all
statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented
and adhered to.
Any other reasonable duties that may be required
from time-to-time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage patients with chronic disease, running
specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems.
Participate in national screening work such as cervical
cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule.
Provide travel health advice and administer
appropriate vaccinations.
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of
general practice nursing to the whole practice population.
The focus of the role is both the delivery of
evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and
the provision of preventative health care to the practice population.
As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is
responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills
in clinical decision-making in the management of patients.
Participate in Quality Outcome
Framework (QOF) and Extended Primary Care Service objectives
Perform searches and audits
Prepare for CQC inspections
They will work collaboratively within the general
practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and
procedures,
Treat To maintain own annual registration with the
NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct.
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for
all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all
statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented
and adhered to.
Any other reasonable duties that may be required
from time-to-time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general nurse.
- Current NMC registration.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Chronic disease management & knowledge of patients with long term conditions.
- Immunisations & vaccinations.
- Contraception & sexual health.
- Cervical cytology.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- Experience dealing with the public / patients.
- IT skills
- Good organisational skills.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Commitment to professional development
- Team player.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to organise own workload.
- Ability to work independently.
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Flexibly & adapting to the management of change.
- Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness.
- To work extended hours.
Desirable
- Practice nurse experience.
- Understanding of current Primary Care issues.
- Computer skills or willingness to learn.
- Ideally EMIS & Microsoft Office.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general nurse.
- Current NMC registration.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Chronic disease management & knowledge of patients with long term conditions.
- Immunisations & vaccinations.
- Contraception & sexual health.
- Cervical cytology.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- Experience dealing with the public / patients.
- IT skills
- Good organisational skills.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Commitment to professional development
- Team player.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to organise own workload.
- Ability to work independently.
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Flexibly & adapting to the management of change.
- Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness.
- To work extended hours.
Desirable
- Practice nurse experience.
- Understanding of current Primary Care issues.
- Computer skills or willingness to learn.
- Ideally EMIS & Microsoft Office.
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).