The Medical Group

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

The Medical Group is a large, friendly GP Practice working across five surgery sites. We are currently seeking a full-time Practice Nurse to work at Meadowfield.

The successful applicant will preferably have past GP practice experience as well as excellent clinical skills. The post is a permanent position on completion of successful six month probationary period. Salary to be negotiated.

Experience is preferred but not essential.

A driving licence is essential as you may be required to work at one of our other surgery sites from time to time.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to carryout all aspects of nursing care in a General Practice setting including vaccinations, wound care, yearly health reviews. Please see detailed job description.

About us

The Medical Group has 5 surgery sites and has a large friendly team which consists of a wide range of professional and admin staff.

Details

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1466-24-0009

Job locations

Adrian Clark House

Sawmills Lane

Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful post holder will be required to carry out all aspects of Practice Nurse care in a General Practice setting. Please see detailed job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful post holder will be required to carry out all aspects of Practice Nurse care in a General Practice setting. Please see detailed job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Two years experience of working within a general practice.
  • Able to demonstrate high level of personal and professional accountability and autonomy.
  • Able to demonstrate previous innovation in practice or service development.
  • Understanding or experience of audits.
  • Experience of managing clinics in a Primary Care setting.
  • Experience of developing effective working relationships.

Desirable

  • Experience in the development of General Practice services.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • A demonstrable commitment to professional development
  • Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice
  • Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post
  • Car driver/clean license

Desirable

  • Experience of SystmOne clinical system is desirable

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Able to promote or create a climate of clinical inquiry within practice.
  • Able to prioritise own workload.
  • Able to manage own learning.
  • Good interpersonal skills, including negotiation and communication.
  • Able to teach skills to all levels, to patients and health professionals.
  • Organisational skills.
  • Able to self-manage and work independently, showing initiative.

Desirable

  • Presentation skills.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Two years experience of working within a general practice.
  • Able to demonstrate high level of personal and professional accountability and autonomy.
  • Able to demonstrate previous innovation in practice or service development.
  • Understanding or experience of audits.
  • Experience of managing clinics in a Primary Care setting.
  • Experience of developing effective working relationships.

Desirable

  • Experience in the development of General Practice services.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • A demonstrable commitment to professional development
  • Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice
  • Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post
  • Car driver/clean license

Desirable

  • Experience of SystmOne clinical system is desirable

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Able to promote or create a climate of clinical inquiry within practice.
  • Able to prioritise own workload.
  • Able to manage own learning.
  • Good interpersonal skills, including negotiation and communication.
  • Able to teach skills to all levels, to patients and health professionals.
  • Organisational skills.
  • Able to self-manage and work independently, showing initiative.

Desirable

  • Presentation skills.

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

The Medical Group

Address

Adrian Clark House

Sawmills Lane

Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8NH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Medical Group

Address

Adrian Clark House

Sawmills Lane

Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8NH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Manager

Louise Potter

louise.potter2@nhs.net

01913780651

Details

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1466-24-0009

Job locations

Adrian Clark House

Sawmills Lane

Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8NH


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