Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Riversdale
Surgery for a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly
and supportive healthcare team working up to 35 hours per week..
We are a semi-rural vibrant practice based in the heart of
the market town of Belper, gateway to the Peak District, serving 13,600
patients. We have bought together a high
performing multi-disciplinary team including five GP Partners, six Salaried
GP's, a nurse team of seven, two frailty ACP's, Clinical Pharmacists, Care
Co-ordinator, Mental health workers, FCP service, PCN Home visiting team and a
fantastic support team.
The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing
high quality patient care, assisting with clinical procedures and ensuring
smooth operation of the practice. This
position requires a strong commitment to patient wellbeing and the ability to
work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
- Provide general treatment room
care including wound management, vaccinations, and chronic disease management.
- Implement and evaluate
treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing.
- Identify manage and support
patients at risk of developing long term conditions.
- Provide routine nursing care
to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
- Implement vaccination
programmes for adults and children.
This role is
essential for fostering a supportive environment for our patients while
contributing positively to their health journey. If you are passionate about nursing and
committed to delivering exceptional care as part of a friendly supportive team,
we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity
About us
Riversdale Surgery is a friendly, very patient centred
practice. We have a strong team ethos
and have built a supportive environment for all our staff members .All
clinicians meet daily over coffee for a daily informal team debrief. We offer the NHS Pension scheme and on-site
parking. We have a dynamic and
forward-thinking clinical administration and reception team, which reduces the
clinical administration burden on clinicians.
We work hard to balance workload fairly across the team and keep the workload
sustainable and rewarding. We use Systmone, AccuRx and Ardens and actively look
to maximise digital tools to improve the way in which we work. We are a training practice and have close
links with Nottingham University Medical, school training medical students and
have training status for GP Registrars giving opportunity to get involved with
debriefs and supervision of registrars and medical students. We are a SystmOne Clinical system practice.
Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed by
the practice. Please contact Vicky
Chapman to arrange a visit on 01773 822386 or email Vicky.chapman@nhs.net
Previous applicants need not apply
Closing
date: Friday 18th July 2025
Midnight
Interviews
w/c 21 July 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the
effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based
practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the
post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the
entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical
areas such as infection
prevention and control, health promotion, chronic
disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well
as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and
delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
This organisation must ensure that the
post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate
named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a
day-to-day basis.
Further information on clinical supervision can be
sought within the Riversdale Surgery Clinical Supervision Policv
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the
effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based
practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the
post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the
entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical
areas such as infection
prevention and control, health promotion, chronic
disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well
as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and
delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
This organisation must ensure that the
post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate
named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a
day-to-day basis.
Further information on clinical supervision can be
sought within the Riversdale Surgery Clinical Supervision Policv
Person Specification
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- See attached Job Description for full details
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
- Right to work in the UK
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
Person Specification
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- See attached Job Description for full details
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
- Right to work in the UK
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
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).
