Job summary
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective services to the whole practice population. As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team the post holder is accountable for his/her own practice.
Supported by the clinical team 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.
Main duties of the job
Administer First Aid including resuscitation if required
Receive and refer patients when appropriate
Understand and adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the Practice
Update the computer by coding activities appropriately and at the time of the consultation using templates where appropriate. Comply with computer based information requirements
Ensure all items of equipment are maintained in good order, and ensure that all procedures for reporting hazards or unsafe equipment are known, understood and carried out by all staff in the nursing team
Participate in a duty rota system within the clinical team to ensure the service requirements are met
Ensure economical and careful use of property and resources within the clinical team are used economically and effectively
Undertake home visits when required.
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence-based care
Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance
About us
We are an accredited training practice and undertake level 2 research which means we can offer excellent support and colleague led teaching to enable you to develop your professional knowledge further,
Currently the practice works with 5 x GP partners, 1 x Managing Partner, 4 x salaried GPs, 3 x Practitioners, 2 x Clinical Pharmacists and over 250Hrs of Clinical nursing support
If you are interested in this exciting and fulfilling role along with working within a dynamic and organised practice please send a copy of your CV along with the application form to martin.shoyinka1@nhs.net Informal enquiries are welcome.
The post holder will have direct contact with patients and carers therefore a disclosure check will be undertaken.
This post is not exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the post holder is required to disclose any spent convictions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post
holder holds a position of importance, being the crucial link between the
doctors, staff and patients.
Full training
will be given in all aspects of the job.
Telephone
calls are monitored and used for training purposes and to accurately record
patient and GP information.
You will be
expected to attend regular staff meetings. The meetings provide an opportunity
to discuss matters arising from the job and can be used for in-house training.
The post
holder will be expected to deliver a high quality, diverse, patient centred
service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post
holder holds a position of importance, being the crucial link between the
doctors, staff and patients.
Full training
will be given in all aspects of the job.
Telephone
calls are monitored and used for training purposes and to accurately record
patient and GP information.
You will be
expected to attend regular staff meetings. The meetings provide an opportunity
to discuss matters arising from the job and can be used for in-house training.
The post
holder will be expected to deliver a high quality, diverse, patient centred
service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse.
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant Masters qualification.
- Mentor/teaching qualification.
- BLS trained.
- Non-medical Prescribing.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post registration
- experience.
- Management of long-term conditions in particular Asthma/COPD.
- Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines.
Desirable
- At least 3 year recent primary or community nursing experience.
- Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking.
- Experience of audits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse.
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant Masters qualification.
- Mentor/teaching qualification.
- BLS trained.
- Non-medical Prescribing.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post registration
- experience.
- Management of long-term conditions in particular Asthma/COPD.
- Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines.
Desirable
- At least 3 year recent primary or community nursing experience.
- Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking.
- Experience of audits.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
