Job summary
The team at The
James Cochrane Practice are looking for a dedicated Long Term Conditions
(LTC) Nurse to join our friendly, patient centred practice. This is a rewarding
role within our well established LTC team, where you'll support patients with a
range of chronic conditions and play a key part in promoting long term health
and wellbeing.
Why you'll love working with us
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A
warm, collaborative, patient centred, multi-disciplinary team who truly value
your contribution
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Opportunities
to develop specialist skills within Primary Care
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Supportive
working environment with weekly clinical MDTs and daily clinician coffee time
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Competitive
NHS Pension Scheme
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Generous
annual leave plus Bank Holidays
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Based
in the beautiful South Lakes area; a great place to live and work
Main duties of the job
What you'll be doing
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Delivering
high quality management of long term conditions
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Providing
health promotion and preventative care
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Supporting
personalised care plans and proactive patient reviews
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Working
closely with our LTC specialist team and broader clinical / nursing team
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Contributing
to a positive patient experience and high clinical standards
About us
We are 2 site, dispensing practice in Kendal with around
17,500 patients keen to attract caring, motivated, and passionate colleagues.
We offer a wide range of enhanced services, plus Dermatology and ENT clinics.
We are a GP registrar and medical student training practice
with an active frailty and care home support team. We are an accredited Veteran
friendly practice, a Park Run practice and are proactive in women's and men's health.
We are part of an excellent Primary Care Network and
supported with clinical services from a wide range of disciplines. We offer
- Weekly
clinical MDT meetings
- Protected
daily coffee time with colleagues
We continually develop our systems to respond to the
changing environment of primary care, aiming to minimise administration
workload and maximise job satisfaction to the benefit of our patients and our
team.
We offer a generous holiday entitlement,
increasing up to 33 days annual leave after 10 years continuous NHS service
(pro rata)
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we're looking for
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Experience
in chronic disease management (e.g. Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Hypertension, CVD)
is an advantage, but training will be given to support your development into
LTC nursing
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Confidence
working independently as well as within a wider multidisciplinary team
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Strong
clinical judgement and excellent organisational skills
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A
proactive, flexible approach, especially during busy periods
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Ability
to handle sensitive or confidential patient information professionally
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Ideally a
nurse prescriber with primary care experience (desirable but not
essential)
We welcome both
full or part-time applicants, experienced LTC clinicians, and those who are
looking to develop their career in long term condition management.
As part of
our succession planning, we are committed to providing training and support to
help you grow into the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we're looking for
-
Experience
in chronic disease management (e.g. Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Hypertension, CVD)
is an advantage, but training will be given to support your development into
LTC nursing
-
Confidence
working independently as well as within a wider multidisciplinary team
-
Strong
clinical judgement and excellent organisational skills
-
A
proactive, flexible approach, especially during busy periods
-
Ability
to handle sensitive or confidential patient information professionally
-
Ideally a
nurse prescriber with primary care experience (desirable but not
essential)
We welcome both
full or part-time applicants, experienced LTC clinicians, and those who are
looking to develop their career in long term condition management.
As part of
our succession planning, we are committed to providing training and support to
help you grow into the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold current NMC registration
- Qualified Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- Nurse prescriber
- Diploma in area of speciality
- Post graduate diploma or degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse of community nurse
Availability
Essential
- You will be available to work extended hours clinics which currently include some evenings and Saturdays
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold current NMC registration
- Qualified Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- Nurse prescriber
- Diploma in area of speciality
- Post graduate diploma or degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse of community nurse
Availability
Essential
- You will be available to work extended hours clinics which currently include some evenings and Saturdays
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).
