Job summary
We are seeking a 'new
to practice' nurse who wishes to develop their career within a supportive primary
care setting. We are looking for an innovative and articulate team player to
join our friendly and experienced nursing team, who can contribute to and
influence the development of nursing services provided within primary care. Formal
training will be provided to the enable the successful candidate to build their
skills and competence in general practice nursing.
Salary: £29,970 (pro rata)
Hours: 30 - 37 hours per week
Pension Scheme: NHS Pension Scheme
Employment Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement;
free refreshments including hot drinks, fresh filtered water and fruit; supportive team environment; NHS discounts
Closing Date: 9th February 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 17th February
2025
Please ensure that
within your application you evidence how you meet the job description and person
specification.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for
independently carrying out nursing duties to ensure a high level of patient
care is delivered in line with local and national guidance.
About us
Ashbourne
Medical Practice is a large teaching and dispensing practice serving a growing
population of 10,400 patients from a modern, purpose built premises in the
centre of Ashbourne. Our multi-disciplinary team includes GPs, ACP/ANPs,
pharmacists, physiotherapists, a mental health practitioner, a practice nursing
team and supportive non-clinical teams. We are a highly respected
practice who embraces the collaborative agenda and has a reputation for
delivering excellent patient care. We work collaboratively with three other
practices as part of the South Dales Primary Care Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients,
as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the
primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken
by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and the
doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.
For full details of the job description please see the attached document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients,
as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the
primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken
by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and the
doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.
For full details of the job description please see the attached document.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992)
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
Desirable
- Experience of a clinical system e.g. TPP SystmOne or EMIS
- Knowledge of issues affecting General Practice
Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to manage own time effectively and efficiently
- A smart, confident and respectful manner
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work as part of an integrate multi-skilled team
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Commitment to high levels of accuracy and contemporaneous data entry into patient medical records
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex strands of information to patients at an appropriate level of understanding
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Respond to verbal and non-verbal communication cues from patients and take appropriate action
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN qualification
- Current NMC registration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992)
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
Desirable
- Experience of a clinical system e.g. TPP SystmOne or EMIS
- Knowledge of issues affecting General Practice
Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to manage own time effectively and efficiently
- A smart, confident and respectful manner
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work as part of an integrate multi-skilled team
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Commitment to high levels of accuracy and contemporaneous data entry into patient medical records
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex strands of information to patients at an appropriate level of understanding
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Respond to verbal and non-verbal communication cues from patients and take appropriate action
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN qualification
- Current NMC registration
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).
