Job summary
What Were
Looking For:
- A genuine
interest in chronic disease management, especially diabetes.
- A passion for
primary care and a commitment to health promotion and improving long term
health outcomes.
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well
autonomously.
- A team player
with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Registered
Nurse (NMC registered) Band 5 - Newly qualified nurses welcome!
Main duties of the job
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide
high-quality nursing care to patients within our practice.
- Assist in the
management of chronic diseases, with a particular focus on diabetes.
- Engage in
health promotion and education for patients to enhance their well-being.
- Collaborate
with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
- Conduct health
assessments, wound care, screenings, and vaccinations as required.
About us
Lockwood GP Surgery is a unique practice, based in the heart of Poulton-le-Fylde. Our services are diverse, forward-thinking enabling us to deliver care to meet local priorities.
Patients are at he heart of everything we do. We provide high quality general medical care to a registered list of over 8,900 patients, through our dedicated team of clinical, administrative and management professionals including 3 GP Partners, Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.
What We
Offer:
- Comprehensive
training and mentorship to help you grow in your role.
- A supportive
and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities
for professional development and continued education.
- Agenda for
Change contract (NHS Terms and Conditions of service)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality nursing care to patients within our
practice.
Assist in the management of chronic diseases, with a
particular focus on Diabetes.
Engage in health promotion and education for patients to
enhance their well-being.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver
patient-centred care.
Conduct health assessments, screenings, and vaccinations as
required.
Assess, treat and advise patients
presenting with nursing needs.
Ensure clinical practice is safe and
effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge
limitations.
Perform investigatory procedures,
including collection of pathology samples.
Assist GPs / Nurse Practitioners with
minor procedures.
Work within the clinical/nursing
policies, procedures and protocols.
Ensure any patient information is
up-to-date and produced in appropriate formats.
Undertake new patient and routine
assessments of patients.
In general the post-holder will be
expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated
with a Practice Nurse working within primary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality nursing care to patients within our
practice.
Assist in the management of chronic diseases, with a
particular focus on Diabetes.
Engage in health promotion and education for patients to
enhance their well-being.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver
patient-centred care.
Conduct health assessments, screenings, and vaccinations as
required.
Assess, treat and advise patients
presenting with nursing needs.
Ensure clinical practice is safe and
effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge
limitations.
Perform investigatory procedures,
including collection of pathology samples.
Assist GPs / Nurse Practitioners with
minor procedures.
Work within the clinical/nursing
policies, procedures and protocols.
Ensure any patient information is
up-to-date and produced in appropriate formats.
Undertake new patient and routine
assessments of patients.
In general the post-holder will be
expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated
with a Practice Nurse working within primary care.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Excellent oral, aural and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma/willingness to undertake Diploma
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Teaching & assessing qualification
- Post Registration qualification
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer nursing on a range of primary care conditions.
- Ability to take responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Good practical clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of using Practice computer systems
- Health Promotion experience
Teaching
Essential
- Willing / able to attend appropriate training
Desirable
Management
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the current issues affecting Primary Care services
- Commitment to support the management of change process
- Evidence of leadership skills
Teamwork
Essential
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary team approach to care
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Excellent oral, aural and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma/willingness to undertake Diploma
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Teaching & assessing qualification
- Post Registration qualification
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer nursing on a range of primary care conditions.
- Ability to take responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Good practical clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of using Practice computer systems
- Health Promotion experience
Teaching
Essential
- Willing / able to attend appropriate training
Desirable
Management
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the current issues affecting Primary Care services
- Commitment to support the management of change process
- Evidence of leadership skills
Teamwork
Essential
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary team approach to care
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).
