Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive clinical team.
We are a well-established practice serving around 6,200 patients, with an excellent reputation for high-quality, personalised, patient-centred care. Continuity of care and the culture of traditional family medicine are strong values in the practice, and support our "cradle to grave" relationship with patients.
We would prefer applications from applicants who have previous experience of working in a GP practice, but we would also welcome applications from nurses with a background in Community Nursing.
The role will cover all aspects of practice nursing, including:
- Baby immunisations
- Cervical screening
- Long-term condition reviews
- Travel vaccinations
- Wound care / ulcer care / doppler
We would welcome informal enquires to discuss the role and responsibilities further - please contact Practice Manager who will also be happy to arrange a meeting with existing nursing staff.
Main duties of the job
Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients of all ages.
Carry out baby and childhood immunisations in line with NHS vaccination schedules.
Manage patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, COPD and asthma.
Undertake long-term condition reviews, including health checks and lifestyle advice.
Contribute to meeting QOF and Enhanced Services targets.
Maintain accurate and timely patient records using clinical IT systems (e.g. EMIS).
About us
Although outwardly
we may appear to be a "stereotypical small rural dispensing practice"
- first impressions can be deceiving! Our premises were extensively renovated
in 2019 and now provide a first class medical environment for staff and patients
alike.
As a practice we are forward thinking & innovative, and always
strive to provide outstanding patient satisfaction. As a result our practice list
size continues to grow consistently! We are also situated just off the A1 junction
- so are highly accessible in terms of commuting.
We foster team
working across the practice, from GPs that have an 'open door' philosophy for
staff queries, to our practice nurses having dedicated admin and nurse meeting
time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties.
- To act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care team
- To maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention of the nursing team leader so these can be addressed.
- To act in a professional manner at all times and adhere to practice policies, protocols and guidelines.
- To work as an effective team player
- To provide continuing care to patients across the whole practice population.
- To provide health maintenance and health promotional services to the well, offering educational supportive setting for patients to explore their health problems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties.
- To act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care team
- To maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention of the nursing team leader so these can be addressed.
- To act in a professional manner at all times and adhere to practice policies, protocols and guidelines.
- To work as an effective team player
- To provide continuing care to patients across the whole practice population.
- To provide health maintenance and health promotional services to the well, offering educational supportive setting for patients to explore their health problems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Clinical skills cervical cytology
- Immunisation and vaccination
- Wound care experience including compression bandaging
Desirable
- Chronic Disease Management
- Travel Health
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- At least 1 year primary or community nursing experience
- Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
Desirable
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of local and national health policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Clinical skills cervical cytology
- Immunisation and vaccination
- Wound care experience including compression bandaging
Desirable
- Chronic Disease Management
- Travel Health
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- At least 1 year primary or community nursing experience
- Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
Desirable
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of local and national health policy
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
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).
