Job summary
Are
you passionate about making a difference and adding value to a
forward-thinking, dynamic and high-performing organisation?
We
are looking to recruit a Nurse Lead on a permanent part time basis covering a
variety of shifts Monday-Friday.
If
you are keen to work with a vibrant, friendly and dedicated team with a focus on
providing the best patient care possible, then why not come and join us here at
Integrated Care Partnership.
Main duties of the job
Please
refer to the job description & person specification for the full list of
duties and responsibilities, which include:
*To
provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based
evidence, NICE and the NSF as per clinic session rota and job plan
*To
act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) support and to work to the IPC
Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to
Compliance Lead
*Support
all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting
appraisals and training needs analyses as required
*To
delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and
the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
*Support
the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies
and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
*Continually
review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives
where appropriate
About us
The Integrated Care Partnership is a standalone Primary Care
Network. With a Patient population of 33500, the Practice is ideally placed to
benefit from the unique position of being a single Practice PCN.
The Practice is based over four sites. The Old Cottage
Hospital, Epsom, Fitznells Manor Surgery, Ewell Village, Cox Lane Surgery (near
Chessington) and Stoneleigh Medical Centre Stoneleigh.
We are looking for an experienced Nurse Lead Accountable to the Practice Business Director and GP Partners you will be
responsible for a range of general nursing and chronic disease management.
If you are an experienced, proactive and enthusiastic nurse
with primary care experience, we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please
refer to the job description & person specification for the full list of
duties and responsibilities, which include:
*To
provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based
evidence, NICE and the NSF as per clinic session rota and job plan
*To
act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) support and to work to the IPC
Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to
Compliance Lead
*Support
all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting
appraisals and training needs analyses as required
*To
delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and
the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
*Support
the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies
and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
*Continually
review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives
where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please
refer to the job description & person specification for the full list of
duties and responsibilities, which include:
*To
provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based
evidence, NICE and the NSF as per clinic session rota and job plan
*To
act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) support and to work to the IPC
Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to
Compliance Lead
*Support
all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting
appraisals and training needs analyses as required
*To
delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and
the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
*Support
the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies
and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
*Continually
review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives
where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Completed or working towards formal infection prevention and control training
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Chronic disease management in Asthma/COPD, Diabetes
- Spirometry
- Understanding of clinical targets i.e. Qof, Enhanced Services, Public Health
Desirable
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
- Travel medicine
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Completed or working towards formal infection prevention and control training
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Chronic disease management in Asthma/COPD, Diabetes
- Spirometry
- Understanding of clinical targets i.e. Qof, Enhanced Services, Public Health
Desirable
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
- Travel medicine
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
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).
