Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to work 25 hours a week to compliment our strong clinical team. Providing Practice Nurse duties for our 16,500 patients.
Main duties of the job
Existing experience of working in a primary care environment, management of chronic disease, all vaccinations and immunisations, and be a cytology sample taker. Being an independent prescriber would also be an advantage.
Further training and clinical development will be encouraged and supported.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake their duties at the main surgery in Penistone and at our branch sited at Silkstone and Thurgoland.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
About us
We are a long-established, friendly and supportive GP Training Practice based in Penistone, we have a patient list size of around 16,500, with a team of 6 GP partners, 11 Salaried GPS, ANP, 4 Practice Nurses and 4 Healthcare Assistant and an experienced Administration, Dispensing and Reception Team who offer a wide range of support. We use EMIS web clinical system along with and other clinical systems.
We pride ourselves on delivering excellent care to our local population and bringing out the best in our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The nurse will promote their professional role in
accordance with the NMC code of Professional Conduct & ensure that
all Practice policies and protocols are complied with. To assist with the care of patients physical, personal, psychological
and social needs, ensuring that a high
standard of patient care is achieved and carried out within a safe work
environment. To assist in providing comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluations of patient
care. To participate in the identification, monitoring and evaluation of
patient care needs to provide accurate
information for the planning and delivery of care. To participate in training opportunities and appraisal as provided, to
ensure skills and competence are
maintained, developed and updated to promote improved patient care and
staff development. To develop effective relationships with staff, patients and relatives
in the pursuit of a high standard of patient
care and to help identify ways in which patientcare can be improved
Job description
Job responsibilities
The nurse will promote their professional role in
accordance with the NMC code of Professional Conduct & ensure that
all Practice policies and protocols are complied with. To assist with the care of patients physical, personal, psychological
and social needs, ensuring that a high
standard of patient care is achieved and carried out within a safe work
environment. To assist in providing comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluations of patient
care. To participate in the identification, monitoring and evaluation of
patient care needs to provide accurate
information for the planning and delivery of care. To participate in training opportunities and appraisal as provided, to
ensure skills and competence are
maintained, developed and updated to promote improved patient care and
staff development. To develop effective relationships with staff, patients and relatives
in the pursuit of a high standard of patient
care and to help identify ways in which patientcare can be improved
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Experience of working in primary care environment
- Diabetes Qualification
- COPD/Asthma Qualification
- Certified Smear Taker
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of chronic disease management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Experience of working in primary care environment
- Diabetes Qualification
- COPD/Asthma Qualification
- Certified Smear Taker
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of chronic disease management
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).
