Baildon Medical Practice

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced practice nurse to join our friendly practice. We are a supportive, forward thinking 6 partner practice providing a high standard of traditional family medicine to a growing list size of 9500 patients.

Baildon Medical Practice is a purpose-built practice located in a quiet rural village within easy commute of Shipley, Bingley, Keighley and North Leeds. We are part of the 'Bingley Bubble' Primary Care Network. The nursing team includes 3 nurses and 2 healthcare assistants. The role includes preventative and treatment clinics.

You should have experience in child and adult immunisations, dressings and wound care, cervical smear taking, and chronic disease management. Experience in family planning and travel immunisation are also desirable. The vacancy is for around 20-25 hours per week. For further information and an informal look around please contact Mrs Lizzie Lister (lizzie.lister@bradford.nhs.uk). Closing date 15 December 2024.

Main duties of the job

Providing general nursing support to the GPs and Nurses at the Practice. Experience of Long Term Condition management would be desirable but not essential.

Please see the attached job description.

About us

We have a list size of approximately 9500 patients. Our team includes 3 Nurses and 2 Healthcare Assistants.

SystmOne

On-site parking (free)

High QOF achievement

Offers Enhanced Services

Salary negotiable dependant on experience

Training Practice

Details

Date posted

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1914-24-0009

Job locations

10 Newton Way

Baildon

Shipley

West Yorkshire

BD17 5NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description. We are looking for a Practice Nurse for between 20 and 25 hours per week. The successful candidate will hold NMC registration. We are seeking a qualified Nurse who is enthusiastic, approachable, compassionate, organised and confident to work unsupervised in a treatment room. An enhanced DBA check will be required for this position.

Duties include:

Phlebotomy

Blood Pressure reviews

Smears

Child Immunisations

ECGs

Removal of Sutures

New patient medicals

Urinalysis

Attend and participate in training and meetings as required.

Travel vaccinations

Height, Weight reviews

Family Planning

Assist Coil fits and Minor Surgery

Ear Irrigation

Wound Care

Injections and Vaccinations

General Nursing duties as required

Experience of Long Term Condition Management

Completion of insurance reports on behalf of the practice

As a member of our team you will be supported by a full complement of clinical and non-clinical staff. A basic knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage but full training will be given.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description. We are looking for a Practice Nurse for between 20 and 25 hours per week. The successful candidate will hold NMC registration. We are seeking a qualified Nurse who is enthusiastic, approachable, compassionate, organised and confident to work unsupervised in a treatment room. An enhanced DBA check will be required for this position.

Duties include:

Phlebotomy

Blood Pressure reviews

Smears

Child Immunisations

ECGs

Removal of Sutures

New patient medicals

Urinalysis

Attend and participate in training and meetings as required.

Travel vaccinations

Height, Weight reviews

Family Planning

Assist Coil fits and Minor Surgery

Ear Irrigation

Wound Care

Injections and Vaccinations

General Nursing duties as required

Experience of Long Term Condition Management

Completion of insurance reports on behalf of the practice

As a member of our team you will be supported by a full complement of clinical and non-clinical staff. A basic knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage but full training will be given.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to a car
  • High level of self-awareness.
  • Fit with culture of practice team.
  • Motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Reliability
  • Flexibility
  • Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements
  • Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events.
  • Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified NMC registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Holding or working towards qualifications in family planning, asthma, diabetes, CHD, COPD and cytology.
  • Independent Prescribing Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of role of the practice nurse
  • Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings
  • Ability to demonstrate application of evidence based practice.
  • Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise workload
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise own workload
  • Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills (typing)

Desirable

  • Experience in primary care nursing or similar
  • Experience of teaching or mentoring
  • Experience working with SystmOne
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to a car
  • High level of self-awareness.
  • Fit with culture of practice team.
  • Motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Reliability
  • Flexibility
  • Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements
  • Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events.
  • Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified NMC registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Holding or working towards qualifications in family planning, asthma, diabetes, CHD, COPD and cytology.
  • Independent Prescribing Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of role of the practice nurse
  • Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings
  • Ability to demonstrate application of evidence based practice.
  • Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise workload
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise own workload
  • Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills (typing)

Desirable

  • Experience in primary care nursing or similar
  • Experience of teaching or mentoring
  • Experience working with SystmOne

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

Baildon Medical Practice

Address

10 Newton Way

Baildon

Shipley

West Yorkshire

BD17 5NH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Baildon Medical Practice

Address

10 Newton Way

Baildon

Shipley

West Yorkshire

BD17 5NH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Lizzie Lister

lizzie.lister@bradford.nhs.uk

01274581979

Details

Date posted

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1914-24-0009

Job locations

10 Newton Way

Baildon

Shipley

West Yorkshire

BD17 5NH


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