Job summary
We are looking for full or part time Lead Practice Nurse to join our team at Swanscombe Health Centre and branch practices.
Based at Swanscombe Health Centre, the role of the Lead Practice nurse will be to work within and lead/manage our nursing team, be the IPC lead, to offer support and treatment for our patients, focusing particularly on health improvement. You should have experience of working in a similar role, with relevant qualifications, NMC registration, and have excellent organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include (but not exhaustive);
- Managing a team of 5 nurses and 7HCAs
- Be the IPC Lead - completing audits, training etc
- Supporting trainees and team training
- Nursing team rotas
- Take part in MDT meetings inhouse
- General PN duties
About us
We have a team of over 100 staff throughout 7 sites, including GPs, Paramedic Practitioner, Clinical Pharmacists, Physicians Associates, a Physiotherapist, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Social Prescribers and the administrative support workers. Even with a large team, we work closely together and clinical staff are supported by a weekly clinical meeting.
We offer, a competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications, a NHS Pension and opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lead Practice Nurse will be
responsible for the management of the practice nursing team, consisting of
nurses and HCAs.
The Lead Practice Nurse will be
responsible for several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health
promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, as well as supporting the practice management
team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
The Lead Practice Nurse will be
responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of
patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care
for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the
practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services
are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lead Practice Nurse will be
responsible for the management of the practice nursing team, consisting of
nurses and HCAs.
The Lead Practice Nurse will be
responsible for several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health
promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, as well as supporting the practice management
team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
The Lead Practice Nurse will be
responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of
patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care
for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the
practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services
are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post Grad qualification in an appropriate area
- Nurse prescriber
- IPC training
- Family Planning qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Working within Priamry Care
- Leading a nursing team
- Chronic disease management
- Working autonomously
- IPC measures
Desirable
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide quality care
Desirable
- IT skills
- Knowledge of EMIS and Docman
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post Grad qualification in an appropriate area
- Nurse prescriber
- IPC training
- Family Planning qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Working within Priamry Care
- Leading a nursing team
- Chronic disease management
- Working autonomously
- IPC measures
Desirable
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives i.e. benchmarking
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide quality care
Desirable
- IT skills
- Knowledge of EMIS and Docman
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).
