Job summary
We would like to recruit a Practice Nurse to join our dedicated and friendly team. We can be flexible on which days and times are worked. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, proactive nurse with a positive attitude to join our team of GPs, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Care Coordinator, Mental Health Worker, Social Prescribers, GP Assistant, Admin and Reception team.
Salary will be depending on experience.
We do highly recommend an informal chat for any queries with Practice Manager and to have a look around
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such
as workload and staffing levels:
a. To act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy
providing when supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and
evidence of compliance to the practice manager
b. To produce or support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction
with the practice manager
c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for
the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate,
incorporating evidence-based practice
e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.- More information on the Job description attached.
About us
Kew Medical Practice is located at the heart of Kew, walking distance to Kew Gardens. We always aim to provide a high standard of care to our patients.
We are a CQC 'Good' rated practice.
High QOF achievement.
We strive to maintain a supportive team environment for clinical and non-clinical members of staff alike. We currently support our Pharmacy and Nursing team in training and developing into their roles.
We use Emis Web, we are happy to help with training if required.
Kew Medical Practice is a part of Richmond PCN and work well together to provide patients with a high standard of care and services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached as JD -To 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.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection
prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion,
well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management
team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Kew Medical Practice must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical
supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general
advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached as JD -To 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.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection
prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion,
well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management
team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Kew Medical Practice must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical
supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general
advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease
- Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease
- Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning 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).