Wellington Medical Practice

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

As one of our Practice Nurses, you will have recent experience within a Primary Care setting and clinical expertise, be adaptable, highly motivated, and relish a challenge. You will be registered with the NMC, ideally with a recognised Practice Nurse qualification, and able to deliver child immunisations and manage chronic health conditions.

We can offer a supportive and evolving environment for you to develop your clinical expertise and a competitive salary.

Main duties of the job

General Practice Nurse duties including wound care, immunisations, cervical screening and health promotion

About us

Wellington is a progressive and innovative practice with over 15,000 patients in Telford and Wrekin.

We currently have 4 GP partners working with a team of Allied Health professionals.

Details

Date posted

15 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience bd 5 equivalent or above

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2545-24-0000

Job locations

Chapel Lane

Wellington

Telford

Shropshire

TF1 1PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Practice Nurse

Responsible to: The Partners and Nurse Manager

Accountable to: Professionally accountable to the NMC working within the code of professional conduct

The post holder will be an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for patients presenting at the practice from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, planning treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice, under the supervision of the ACPs/GPs

The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process.

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership as required.

Duties and responsibilities:

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population. Supported by senior nurses within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Practice Nurse

Responsible to: The Partners and Nurse Manager

Accountable to: Professionally accountable to the NMC working within the code of professional conduct

The post holder will be an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for patients presenting at the practice from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, planning treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice, under the supervision of the ACPs/GPs

The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process.

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership as required.

Duties and responsibilities:

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population. Supported by senior nurses within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Practice Nurse Qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Practice Nurse 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Wellington Medical Practice

Address

Chapel Lane

Wellington

Telford

Shropshire

TF1 1PZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wellington Medical Practice

Address

Chapel Lane

Wellington

Telford

Shropshire

TF1 1PZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nurse Manager

Tina Stevens

tina.stevens3@nhs.net

01952226000

Details

Date posted

15 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience bd 5 equivalent or above

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2545-24-0000

Job locations

Chapel Lane

Wellington

Telford

Shropshire

TF1 1PZ


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