Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive registered Nurse to be our Senior Nurse, and to support the delivery of high-quality patient care within our busy GP surgery.
The successful candidate will be working across our 3 sites with our varied Nursing Team. Primary care experience is desired but not essential.
Main duties of the job
This will be a varied role including nursing clinics.
Providing an excellent patient service and patient relationship skills, excellent communication skills, a confident manner and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential attributes of any applicants.
Applicants should possess the appropriate qualifications.
About us
The Lordswood Group was formed in October 2008. We are a partnership of
three local GP Practices covering the Harborne and Quinton areas of Birmingham
with 25,000 patients. Our aim is to provide the highest possible standard of
care in a convenient local setting. Lordswood Group is a member practice of Our
Health Partnership.
We offer a competitive salary together with 6 weeks annual leave plus
bank holidays (pro-rata for part time).
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sharon Dyer, Business
Manager on 0121 426 2030
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will support and develop the Practice nursing team in the provision of assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.
The post-holder will agree protocols and guidelines to provide nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.
The post-holder will have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available. A nurse with prescribing qualifications will use them appropriately.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Identify, assess and diagnose patients with complex health needs across the Practice population.
- Work with others to change policies to improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities.
- Assist with the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice to improve the services offered by the Practice nursing team.
- Assist with management of Chronic Diseases, wound care, health screening, travel health, health screening, immunisations (Adult and Child), Cytology.
- Stock maintenance and ordering.
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.
Confidentiality:
- In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Health & Safety:
- The post-holder will implement and assist with a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.
Equality and Diversity:
- The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
Personal/Professional Development:
- In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that NMC professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Communication:
- The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with other team members, patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Qualifications required:
- First level nurse, relevant nursing/health degree.
- Professional registration with the NMC - Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Personal attributes:
- Excellent communication skills, highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, attention to detail, team player.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will support and develop the Practice nursing team in the provision of assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.
The post-holder will agree protocols and guidelines to provide nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.
The post-holder will have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available. A nurse with prescribing qualifications will use them appropriately.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Identify, assess and diagnose patients with complex health needs across the Practice population.
- Work with others to change policies to improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities.
- Assist with the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice to improve the services offered by the Practice nursing team.
- Assist with management of Chronic Diseases, wound care, health screening, travel health, health screening, immunisations (Adult and Child), Cytology.
- Stock maintenance and ordering.
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.
Confidentiality:
- In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Health & Safety:
- The post-holder will implement and assist with a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.
Equality and Diversity:
- The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
Personal/Professional Development:
- In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that NMC professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Communication:
- The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with other team members, patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Qualifications required:
- First level nurse, relevant nursing/health degree.
- Professional registration with the NMC - Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Personal attributes:
- Excellent communication skills, highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, attention to detail, team player.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Primary care experience is desirable but not essential.
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse, relevant nursing/health degree.
- Professional registration with the NMC - Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Desirable
- Specialty in Diabetes or Respiratory.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Primary care experience is desirable but not essential.
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse, relevant nursing/health degree.
- Professional registration with the NMC - Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Desirable
- Specialty in Diabetes or Respiratory.
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).
